It’s always easier to execute a particular strategy if those resources have good numbers, but it gets more difficult if multiple players are competing for those resources.
Which of these two strategies you choose will depend on a number of factors, including which resources are more common on the board, and which strategies other players are using. It’s always easier to execute a particular strategy if those resources have good numbers, but it gets more difficult if multiple players are competing for those resources. This is especially true if multiple players are competing for roads and settlements, as this can lead to a more crowded board. It often pays to be the contrarian and go for the strategy that nobody else is using.