Initial Base Building Strategy

Learn the optimal initial base building strategy for Diplomacy is Not an Option, focusing on rapid Keep upgrades and efficient resource gathering.

Your starting strategy is critical for long-term success. The immediate goal is to reach Keep Level 2 as quickly as possible to unlock Stone mining, which is essential for stronger defenses and advanced buildings. Follow these steps for an optimal Day 1 and Day 2:

Day 1:

• Build 3 Lumber Camps: Wood is your most immediate need for initial expansion.
• Build all available Houses: Increase your population to gather more resources.
• Scout and Collect Resources: Use your starting troops to explore the immediate area, prioritizing Stone nodes. Every bit of Stone collected early accelerates your Keep upgrade.

Day 2:

• Expand Housing and Lumber Camps: Continue to grow your population and wood income.
• Consider Storage: Build Storage units to increase resource capacity and reduce worker travel time.
• Create a Stone Mine: If scouting hasn't yielded enough Stone (100 is needed for Keep Level 2), establish a Stone Mine.
• Construct Builder's Houses: These are vital for efficient construction and repairs.
• Berry Pickers: If you have spare villagers, build Berry Pickers to secure a food supply.

Remember, efficient placement of buildings, especially Storage, is crucial. Workers should spend minimal time walking to drop off resources. Toggle resources on Storage units near specific mines (Stone/Iron) to prevent them from filling with unwanted resources, ensuring efficient collection of critical materials.