Market and Merchants

[Peregriino]

I would know more about how to use it. My problem is about when it begins to have a good cost/benefit. For exemple, I tested now and for make 5 merchants cost 500F and 400 Iron. For each travel I gain 60 Iron (I put all trade in Iron). Others problem is how many merchants I has made for a good productions. If anyone could help me. Thanks.

[Sanguivorant]

You spent 900 resources in total. In 3 trips, you should gain back 900 resources, and after that it becomes profit. How long it takes until you generate profit is unknown to me.

What was the distance between the two markets?

[Peregriino]

I use the "Acropole Bay (2)" map using the Romans. Build a CC near the base enemy and make a Market. My concern is with Iron, 400 Iron make difference in a17.

I count the travel like going and back? (round trip?) And how many should Merchants should do for a good production?

[thamlett]

The resources are marked per directional trip, therefore 90 means 90 there and 90 back.

[Gussebb]

Could we please make a upgrade for the late game when most resources are mined out?

im thinking something like:

Trade Convey:

cost 1000 food

+100% profit for merchants, but -20% harversting rate,

[auron2401]

Would have to cost a lot more than just 1000 food, for something so benificiery.

Maybe: Trade agreement (sounds better)

Cost: 3000 metals, 4000 wood, 1000 stone, 4000 food

75% Bonus income from merchants, 125% bonus trade income from merchantmen,

-25% Harvest rate

Cost is basically, a "don't research me too late, buddy, or face the consequences"
mind you, just a -25% harvest rate wouldn't deter me, if i got just 25% trade income boost, i use trade, ALOT. (almost always, in fact)