Skilled craftsmen produce twice as much as regular workers and specialist buildings can be built to increase overall production as well. Additionally, silver can be mined for direct trade and ore can be mined to turn into tools and then in turn guns. By harvesting natural resources, skilled craftsmen can convert them into finished goods for sale or trade.

Additional colonists from Europe or converted natives can result in population increases after food surpluses exceed a preset level.Įconomics and trade come into play when the player makes finished goods and sells them in Europe or trades with the natives for other goods or gold. The player influences the direction of his colony through choices in diplomacy, recruitment and city management. Players may also recruit founding fathers to join their cause, each with a specific bonus that helps throughout the game.

To build their cities, players must balance negotiations with several groups: the natives of the Americas, colonists from the player's home country and other colonists from the old world.

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