Are the players told which starting resources their opponents received?

CATAN Geographies – Germany

Before the first dice roll, the starting resources are announced to all players.

May I play a Mercenary card before rolling the dice?

CATAN Geographies – Germany

Here, the same principle as in the Settlers of Catan base game applies: development cards may be played at any time, but only one per turn – and you must have acquired the card on a previous turn.

Which resources do the players receive as starting resources in a variable set-up?

CATAN Geographies – Germany

You receive the resources of the terrain hexes adjacent to which you have built your 3rd town hall.