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Economy FAQ : Rev.29.Jun.02
How do I build?
Commandeers are used to build the various buildings. Move the Commandeer army next to the site at which you want to build. Click a square, within building range of the Commandeer, that will be the spot for the top corner of the new building (keep in mind for larger buildings, eg 2x2, you must click 2 sqrs above your army when building above). The square will show in the right panel of the map screen with a build option box. Click the option and the build screen will come up. If the army has enough action points click the building choice. Building options will be in red if the army does not have enough action points to build it, not enough resources, or the building overlaps another object, or is too far from your Army. Buildings require different amounts of action points dependent on the building type and the size of the army that is building. Buildings cannot be built on a site that has another player's army within 3 squares.
I don't see all the buildings available on the build screen- why?
Certain buildings will not be seen until you have built a prerequisite building. For example, Tech center permits the building of military academies and markets.
Can I take over enemy buildings?
Yes you can take over any building by using a Commandeer army. Depending on the type of building and size of the army, it may require multiple attempts to take over a building.
How can I get more Gold, Gems and other Resources?
There are resource generating buildings scattered throughout the map. You need to find them, and using your Commandeers, take them over. This includes Woodmills, Quarries, Mines, Gemponds, Goldmines. They cannot be built.
What are the resource piles for?
They are another quick way of getting resources. Simply attack them as you would a building, and when destroyed, you will get a large sum of that resource. eg, destroying a Gems pile will give you a random amount of Gems.
How else can I get gold?
Your castle produces gold each cycle. To get more gold you can buy the correct techs to improve gold production. Players also get gold by destroying other players buildings and killing troops.
Is there a limit on how much resources I can have?
No. There is no limit to resources.
My buildings are not producing as much after they were damaged- Why?
Resource buildings that are damaged lose efficiency and produce less.
My building was damaged, how do I repair it?
You can repair them by moving a Commandeer army next to the building. Then click on the square of building closest to your commandeer army. Then the right panel will pop-up. Click repair and it will give you the choice of which army you want to use (If you have more than one there). It will use as many BP% as it needs to repair it, or if you don't have enough BP%, you will have to wait until next TURN to completely repair it, or get another Commandeer army. Repairing will cost resources based on the formula: (health/max health) X .5construction cost. Buildings cannot be repaired if another player's army is within 3 squares of the damaged building.
Can I improve the strength of my buildings?
Yes, buy available techs to make buildings stronger (eg, Wood Panelling). Only buildings made after the tech is purchased will benefit from the tech.