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over 2 years ago - /u/Ubi-Thorlof - Direct link

Originally posted by SophiaCalmStorm

So you really cant play this game without ships? I dont mean to sound like a brat, but why they didnt do like Caesar 3 where you use land and ship for trade :p

Cause it's... Anno ;)

Ships and the transport of resources between islands/cities as well as the need to branch out and settle several islands are core mechanics of the series, just like the city-building and economy management. There are currently no plans to change that.