User Manual

Do not have a low opinion of beggars, for they represent a possible future workforce . They will
linger mainly in the port area, at markets or around churches. As soon as a beggar finds a job,
he becomes part of the ‘poor’ people.
Also have a look at the streets that lead into and out of town. The more people move to the city,
the more attractive it has become. Conversely, if people are dissatisfied and frustrated, they will
leave town. Feel free to click on any of the citizens to inquire about their thoughts or opinions.
Furthermore, you might come across your colleagues. In every city, there is a small local dealer
who provides the city with some basic goods. He is not a true rival, so never mind him. However,
when it comes to reserving building estate, he might interfere with your plans. In many
Hanseatic towns, however, you will also meet global traders, who, much like yourself, are
fighting for gold and prestige. So watch out! And keep an eye on them, especially when they’re
trying to establish their business in ‘your’ cities.
The Citizens’ Happiness
If you want to be elected mayor of your home town, you have to pay attention to the citizens’
worries and needs. You must try to remedy social injustices, or else you will have a hard time
becoming a prime candidate. But even those who run for office with the best of intentions will
soon find out that fulfilling everyone’s needs is easier said than done . The reason is simple: In
every city, there are poor, well-to-do, and rich cities, each of which have entirely different
interests and needs.
Daily Needs
The daily requirement of staple food and consumer goods is a prime example for different
interests: While the poor need only sufficient supplies of corn, the well-to-do citizens want beer,
fish and wool. The rich prioritize the supply of meat, wine and cloth.
Supplying the goods for a single day is not enough though. All social classes pay attention to the
status of supplies, and they want those supplies to be secure for the next couple of days. The
prospect of a secure supply calms them down a little bit.
The weekly needs of the citizens can be seen at the market. The figures will help you estimate
for how long the currently available goods will be sufficient.
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