Trade income?

[Timkingioo]

As many of you will probably know, constructing buildings in RSII that gives 'an increase in tradeable goods' appears to make virtually no money for at all. The trade income is always virtually non - existant in RSII compared to tax income. The same goes for farming. Therefore, is the system not displaying this correctly, or should i disregard trade buildings, ports and roads altogether?

[Aismov]

Trade is very important and a big money maker. But it takes a while to build up your trading empire. Make sure to build up not just roads and ports, but also the miscellaneous trade temples (Ceres and Mercury) and the various trade buildings. Of course you also need to have trade agreements with other nations and it you are at war with all of them it becomes a bit difficult to trade with them.

Expand strategically, that way you can maximize your sea and land borne trade.

[High Fist]

should i disregard trade buildings, ports and roads altogether?

Absolutely not, never ever never. I don't know why you can't see it but the boost to the economy is huge. Not to mention the added movement speed from roads. Unless you focusing on military in a region - build those buildings!

[Leeham991]

I was crippled when the Selucids cut off trade with me. I was forced to disband a legion and its supporting stacks to put my treasury back up into the black.

[ur-Lord Tedric]

At the beginning Tax is the most important; but as you develop trade, expand and grow your empire then it becomes ever more important - until such time as it is more overall.

[SD_Man]

They need to lower taxes for the plebs and raise the taxes for the patricians. Seriously, how are we supposed to pay for our own equipment than. Thanks Sulla ...