Introduction

The following tips and tricks are essential for the first half of Nebuchadnezzar. These apply to the first release version of the game, though future updates and expansions may introduce changes. Regardless, these foundational strategies will help you build a successful city.

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Map and Objective Overview

• Pause the game immediately after starting a new mission.
• Examine the map to locate water sources for farming and port placement.
• Mentally plan your city layout to optimize building and production blocks.

Irrigation System

• Setting up irrigation canals efficiently is key to maximizing farm productivity.
• Farms have two colored squares:
  • Green square: Maximum area for crops or livestock.
  • Blue square: Maximum hauling range.
• Only green squares can support farms—land must be fertile (green-colored).
• Use pumps to supply irrigation canals:
  • Pumps must be placed on water shorelines.
  • They have a limited pumping range, requiring multiple pumps connected to canals.
  • Canals affect up to three squares around them, so placing them outside the green square is ideal.
• Double up on irrigation canals to benefit multiple farms at once.

Setting Up Trade Early

• Build a port early to prevent running out of money.
• Buildings do not need road access or workers to remain functional.
• Plan warehouse placement within the port’s yellow range to optimize trade.
• Study trade opportunities:
  • Prioritize copper imports in early missions.
  • Produce excess pottery for export.
• Quick Tip: In warehouse settings, deselect all resources at once to streamline storage management.

Optimizing Roads and Building Placement

• Shorten roads wherever possible to increase transport efficiency.
• Redraw the initial road to maximize your build area.

The Double U Block Design

• This is an efficient housing block layout resembling a mirrored U.
• Initially covered by one market, later expanded into double or triple U blocks.
• Simple and effective for supply chain efficiency.

Production, Supply, and Distribution Management

• Most gameplay challenges arise from poor resource flow rather than disasters.
• Three main issues to check if struggling:
  1. Not producing enough resources.
  2. Transporting resources inefficiently.
  3. Poor distribution at the destination.
• Solutions:

• Check production and consumption stats.
• Ensure buildings are fully staffed.
• Confirm warehouses are properly connected.

Miscellaneous Tips

• Stop brick production after building monuments; redirect clay for pottery and tablets.
• Ideal farm staffing:
  • Livestock farms: 3 farmers, 2 haulers.
  • Crop farms: 4 farmers, 1 hauler.
• Don’t forget importing: You don’t need to produce everything locally.

Final Thoughts

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