Part 4

Setting Up Colonies ([3.01]): Unlike the original Civ 4, colonies in this game have a limit of 9 harvestable tiles regardless of culture. Culture primarily defines land control. Resource gathering is different: only one resource type per tile, and specific collectors (Servants, Criminals, Colonists, Converted Natives, Experts) have varying efficiencies. Buildings are used to refine raw resources into valuable goods. Prioritize settling near resource bonuses and building a warehouse first, then develop processing buildings like lumber mills and coat factories for maximum efficiency and waste reduction.

Import/Export ([3.02]): Initially, focus on exporting raw resources to generate money for purchasing experts and military equipment. Settle near resources to facilitate this. Ships must be in port to load. Pay attention to market prices: Food, Lumber, Horses, Tools, and Muskets are low-value; Tobacco, Cotton, Fur, Sugar, and Ore are mid-value; Rum, Coats, and Cigars are high-value; Silver is the rarest and most valuable. The game uses supply and demand; prices fluctuate based on market saturation and demand. As colonies expand, acquire more ships like Ships of the Line (4 cargo, 4 movement) or Galleons (more capacity, less movement) to manage increased trade volume.

Building Inland ([3.03]): As you expand, you'll need to establish inland colonies. This requires Pioneers to build roads for faster travel and wagon trains to transport goods to port cities.

Independence ([2.05]): You can declare independence when all colonies reach at least 50% rebel sentiment. This is a risky move as the King will retaliate with overwhelming force. Winning independence is complex and detailed in a separate section. Declaring independence grants you a constitution.