cells with extra resources

some cells have extra resources, which is great, but these cells are thenmissing other resources. The cells I checked have all 18 resources. If a cell has extra food, but less wood or stone, it is not an advantage. the total should then be 20 or 21 resources. That would make sense and be an advantage.

But wouldn't that be too advantageous in comparison with other, not so lucky players?

The idea is that while total number of farms/mines remains the same, the player can sometimes choose those which he or she thinks to be of greater priority or otherwise preferable.

But that is the whole point. A  lot in this game (especially starting point) has to do with luck. And here you can make your own luck, by choosing carefully and paying attention what is around you. that should be awarded.

But on Anabastan the total resources are not all equal. most have 15, some 14 and some 18.