Anno 117: Pax Romana – 5 Tips For Getting Started
Anno 117: Pax Romana is out now and it's time to take up the mantle of a Roman governor in charge of building new, thriving cities that rival Rome itself. You'll travel from the heart of the empire, the rich plains of Latium, to its most outer reaches, the marshes of Albion where you'll be confronted with many tough decisions. Do you rule with Roman ambition? Or preserve Celtic tradition? Do you solve problems diplomatically? Or with an iron fist? The choice is up to you, but before you do any of that, you first need to build a self-sufficient city - which can be easier said than done. Not sure how to get started? Here's a step-by-step guide to set you up for success in Anno 117: Pax Romana.
Step 1: Start Timber Production
Almost everything you build in Anno 117: Pax Romana requires Timber, so the first thing you'll have to do is set up a Timber production chain. You can't just gather ready-made Timber; you first need to build a Woodcutter in a dense forest area to gather wood. You'll know it's in a good spot when the percentage rating reads 100% when you hover over a forest. After that, you need a Sawmill to turn that wood into Timber. Finally, you need to make sure that these buildings are in range of your trading post, or a Warehouse, and that they are all connected by a road. Once that is done, you've officially established your first production chain and will start accumulating Timber. Timber is a vital building material, and you'll need quite a lot of it, so we recommend doubling up this particular production chain right away!
Step 2: Roads and Warehouses
Every building you construct needs to be connected to a road, and all roads must lead to your trading post, no matter how far away it is. Roads let your
