ANNO 1800 Gameplay Session Notes

Introduction

• Host: Zaris
• Objective: Build and expand in ANNO 1800, focusing on strategic island development.

Main Island: Harpool

• Goal: Secure iron and steel production for strategic defense setup.
• Defensive Strategy:
  • Plan to control strategic waterways with gun installations on islands.
  • Confirmed pirate presence at Calamity Cove, planning defenses accordingly.

Production and Resource Management

• Iron and Steel Production:

  • Prioritize setting up iron mines and a steelworks.
  • Need for bricks to build flour mills and increase production.

• Brick Production:

  • Currently have two brick factories; need to increase production.
  • Planning to export excess bricks once stockpile reaches 25.

Worker Needs and Upgrades

• Workers require bread; working on establishing a bakery.
• Established a trade route for necessary brick and flour supplies.
• Continual upgrade of worker homes to increase workforce and income.

Expansion to Other Islands

• Zalan Island: Resource Specialization

  • Focused on pig and fish production.
  • Shifted pig farms to Zalan to optimize Harpool’s workforce for industrial production.

• New Island Expansion:

  • Plan to use new island for potato and schnapps production.
  • Managed risks of pirate proximity to maintain trade routes.

Trade and Diplomacy

• Trade Routes:

  • Established routes to manage resource flow between islands, e.g., fish, pigs, schnapps.
  • Ensured minimum stock levels to maintain production consistency.

• Diplomacy:

  • Improved relations with Princess and other characters.
  • Managed potential threats from pirates by maintaining a neutral stance.

Infrastructure Development

• Housing and Workforce:

  • Expanded farmer and worker housing to meet growing production demands.
  • Built a church to improve worker happiness and reduce riot risks.

• Industrial and Defense Plans:

  • Continued development of steelworks for future armaments.
  • Planned for additional defensive installations with long-range damage capabilities.

Miscellaneous

• Completed various quests to improve relations and acquire resources.
• Managed resource flow, ensuring balance between upgrading infrastructure and maintaining production.
• Continued to evaluate and improve resource efficiency and defense capabilities.

Conclusion

• Current focus: Enhance steel production, manage diplomatic relations, and prepare for potential conflicts with pirates.
• Constant adjustment of strategies to optimize island resource management and defense.