Economics in E:TW

**GeneralMonck** · September 30, 2007, 10:43 AM

MTW and M2TW both tried to incorporate the influence of religion in that period as much as possible into the campaign. I hope they do the same with respect to economics in ETW. Im not sure exactly how they can do this without overcomplicating the game (anyone who played Raiload Tycoon II will know what Im talking about)

Factions should have different options for how they develop their empires such as the Spanish model (exploit indigenous pop for resources) the French Model (small, strategic trading posts for select trade goods) or the English model (repopulation with imported Europeans and african slaves)

**Agent Provocateur** · October 01, 2007, 05:08 AM

Originally Posted by GeneralMonck

MTW and M2TW both tried to incorporate the influence of religion in that period as much as possible into the campaign. I hope they do the same with respect to economics in ETW. Im not sure exactly how they can do this without overcomplicating the game (anyone who played Raiload Tycoon II will know what Im talking about)

Factions should have different options for how they develop their empires such as the Spanish model (exploit indigenous pop for resources) the French Model (small, strategic trading posts for select trade goods) or the English model (repopulation with imported Europeans and african slaves)

I agree that economics should play a crucial role in ETW. Most of the wars fought by Britain were about trade at this time - as opposed to religion, politics or direct political power. Naval blocade should have a significant impact on economies and factions in general. I'm not talking about the odd privateer but sustained and focussed blocades by entire navies.

**Thamis** · October 01, 2007, 08:24 AM

The economic dimension of the game is far greater than in previous TW titles, and also far more important. Very important, actually.

**Empress Meg** · October 02, 2007, 11:24 AM

Originally Posted by Thamis

The economic dimension of the game is far greater than in previous TW titles, and also far more important. Very important, actually.

Lovely.

Devoirs The Empress

**molonthegreat** · October 02, 2007, 11:29 AM

Originally Posted by Thamis

The economic dimension of the game is far greater than in previous TW titles, and also far more important. Very important, actually.

Thats great it will be fun to ruin other nations economies and then see them crumble.

**Maréchal_Martin** · October 02, 2007, 02:32 PM

Very good news. I wonder though if resources could be implemented, because as it is, everything only costs money, and manpower. I'd like to see resources in regions give other bonuses, as well as trade bonuses. For instance, I don't know, iron and bronze deposits could lower the cost of artillery or something.

I'd love to see a supply system for armies.

**GeneralMonck** · October 02, 2007, 02:41 PM

Originally Posted by Thamis

The economic dimension of the game is far greater than in previous TW titles, and also far more important. Very important, actually.

Wow, thanks to CA for getting back so quick. Thats excellent news. Im a complete nerd when it comes to economic computer games (the hours spent on Capitalism 2 still boggle the mind) so it will be nice, not to mention historically accurate, to have this in the game.

I have to say Im pretty impressed with CA's work on Empire, not that they had given anyone any reason to doubt, its just that they seem to have really invested time and energy into all aspects of the game, not just tech advances, which is what most developers do with sequels.