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My August Sirs,
I am experiencing a problem as I try to raise Artisans to the level necessary to become Engineers. After learning the basics, I have started the game 3 times and am getting good at quick efficient layouts. I have two islands in OW and two islands in NW. I believe this is standard to acquire the resources necessary to get Canned Food and Fur Coats. During this process the early Artisans have made a lot of money, $1.2 M, $940, and $885 in my three games. By the time my three supporting islands are producing cotton and peppers this surplus has completely evaporated. Then as I proceed to try to force upgrade of Artisans using pause of industries, and addition of farmers and worker housing, the income amount fluctuates wildly. I do nothing to the layout and over 5 minutes the income will vary from -1,200 to 1,500 several times. I have done this three times. It is a real thing. Its the Artisan - Engineer interface instability.
What am I doing wrong?
over 4 years ago - UbiCosmos - Direct link
Hello Jack_Noir_COH,

First off, welcome to the forums! It looks like some excellent tips were shared with you here by fellow players. I hope you find them useful, and I wish you happy building!