Anno 1800 Ultimate Guide: The POWER of Electricity & Engineers!

[@TakaYouTube]

More detailed electricity/ train guide: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bajId3aHpsaEe7M

[@rcslyman8929]

This pocketwatch tip suddenly makes me thirsty for some Yorkshire tea, for some reason...

[@nicolashuot9163]

A big thank you for all your guides and advice on Anno ! They are really useful and very well explained :)

[@TakaYouTube]

Glad you like them!

[@ozgurpeynirci4586]

NPC interaction

[@hellfox7777]

one thing that is good to mention in my opinion is, that the electricity not only boosts production of factories but also speeds up unloading products in warehouses

[@deno202]

It affects Mills too :D

[@brendanwalsh6640]

Ahhhhh I the spectacle factories broke me so fast even from being wealthy.

[@RamiKattan]

Love your guides, I have the game since release but it had been really long since I last played. Started recently and my current game is bad because I am not doing as you suggest. There are really many things here and there to have attention on, this is not a simple game, need concentration. Will start a new sandbox very soon.

[@JMarylin88]

Perfect vidéo. I finally got my engineers with a healthy financial situation (after 6 games) so I'm really happy to learn how to move forward without screwing things up (again). Thanks a lot for your video and all the useful information !

[@Jester121680]

As a long time 1800 player these guides are great. I've never been one to delve too far into ratios so these help.

[@TakaYouTube]

Glad you like them!

[@baskoning9896]

The 'make money' tip only works if you can go to Enbesa, which needs a dlc I believe? 'Land of Lions'

[@gardhul]

I'll be repetitive, but I'm playing my run by following your videos and all it's going really great, can't wait to go deeper in the game along with your amazing guides! Thank you so much!

[@davecorbett0507]

I’m on my third attempt of getting to engineers and beyond and I’ve been relying on your videos and this playlist to help me along. So THANK YOU! Now I have to watch the next video and plan for tomorrow’s Announcement session.

[@DustinManke]

I just got to engineers and I have $21.3m with a positive income of around $15k-$20k income and I still don’t want to produce anything over what my population needs.

[@Martin_Hermann]

Unlimited money from the pocketwatch trade feels like an exploit.

[@megantaylor2871]

I’m gonna go say “I told you so” to my boyfriend 😂 I was like “what do we need battleships for?” And he was like “because they go fast.” And now we have no money. But to be fair I also put four power plants on the starting island and they keep crashing. Now I know why….

[@randcome]

I have watched this video before and I am still learning things. 😃

[@ryanrussell8262]

Just got engineers, very glad I watched this before building anything. I have some reorganization work to do… my islands are a mess, first time getting this far.

[@caspar2102]

Love your content keep up the good work! greetings from Germany.

[@TakaYouTube]

Thank you!!

[@aggieking87]

Perfect timing, just hit engineers in my current game :). Looking forward to the railroad video, that was what with struggled most to get working the first game I played. So do the oil wells not need to connect to the oil harbor if it’s going directly to power plants?

[@TakaYouTube]

No, it has to connect up... sorry I thought that would be obvious haha. If you build a refinery with no connection to the oil harbor you'll get an error on the refinery telling you it needs the connection.

[@aggieking87]

@@TakaKZbin No worries, that is what I thought just wanted to make sure.

[@Thomas-mf9bk]

Excellent tips, this is exactly what I was planning to do, just didn't know how, now I have a good idea.

[@jaklg7905]

Hi, I started playing about a month ago and have figured out many things on my own through trial and error. But I have been putting off going to Enbesa because it seems much more complicated with the water area. Are you going to have a video soon on how to set up the town in Enbesa to make it so you don't have to spend much time there? I also want to add that trade unions are a life saver. I was lucky to get one that allows you to skip most of the process for canned goods and just use pigs and iron ore. So no peppers, beef, goulash, just pigs and iron ore. Makes a huge difference. Thanks for the videos.

[@Shiftry87]

U got Chef Michel. He is argueble among the top 5 best specialists u can get before u reach endgame. Even in endgame he is just so strong removing multiple annoying buildings and replaces them with easy to blueprint pigs. Even easier if u have the bright harvest DLC to make use of the Silos. There is another specialist i tend to prioratise if i ever se her and that is (Perfumier Prunella (EPIC)) She is a money printer. Her benefits is that she replaces the input of your Soap factorys from Tallow to basic Wood. She also 100% removes the attractivness penaltys from the Soap factorys if u happen to have them on your population islands. The way to make maximum use of her is to setup an island close to the prison and start mass producing Soap while having trade ships constantly go back and forth betwinn that island and the prison selling everything. Before start using commuter piers workforce would be the limiting factor but after that u could really start amping up the production.

[@simonwaldock9689]

Once again I have learned a lot. Thank you for your hard work, it's appreciated.

[@kvndreamteam]

As for watches, if anyone is interested, I've got a nice idea here: if you're developing Crown Falls, you'll have to deal with lots of trading and I mean LOTS of trading and what can be better to trade for just about anything else you'll need than them gold watches, huh? (Note: this will only work, if you've enabled that mean jailer Eli Bleakworth. If you already are familiar with this strategy, good for you then...) For the gold watches production, you don't have to ship the gold ore all the way from The New World to Cape Trelawney, but of course, if you're fancy to do so, who's stopping you? Otherwise, you can always acquire plenty of gold ore from Eli and start making those watches yourself as soon as you've unlocked that option. Soon you'll have enough watches for your people, as well as for to trade with Tobias, or even sell some to Ketema, if you're fancy to do so, but don't forget to visit rude old Eli frequently for to buy more gold ore from him... Have fun!

[@aidancurran9950]

With the pocket watch tip, would this work with trade route

[@rockmcdwayne1710]

From my noob perspective generally playing against easy AI or non at all... just to build nice cities. Income and price of production chains does not concern me at all. I usually go for VERY LARGE populations before doing significant upgrades. If I already have thousands of artisans living on my island, providing spectacles for few hundred engineers doesnt even leave a dent in my economy. I would assume that, things would be quite different against hard AI's or other players though as you need to be fast and agressive in claiming islands and defending what you already own! Hard AI's are already quite agressive and you really cant sit on your arse else you will be left with no islands to claim at all. I personally dont like playin like that, i rather just chill, take things slow, half the time finding myself decorating parts of the city for hours etc...

[@andrewd01]

So useful, thank you! I’m a new player and just unlocked engineers and i panic to fulfil their needs so got them spectacles and I’m now broke 😂 plus I’m at war with Beryl and she’s made a line of islands so I pretty much can’t trade as i have to pass through and she constantly sinks me. It’s going great! Lol

[@kvndreamteam]

I know that trick about bringing gold watches to Enbesa, but because sailing back and forth takes quite a bit, I prefer constructing gunboats (yes, dozens of them, lol!) and selling them to Blake.

[@webbymom529]

This is just what I needed as I just upgraded to my very first engineer house last night! I have never been to this point before! This is my, oh, 10th attempt at the game since December. LOL So excited! But I was like, "What do I do first??? Know what? TAKA WILL KNOW!" 😂😂👍🏻👍🏻Such great tips here, like getting all the production buildings around electricity and moving some more stuff off-island, and keeping things simple and going slowly. I needed to know what production chains to avoid still, too, so that was also highly useful information. I'm going about 4 times slower than you are, as far as building up next tiers, but this attempt at a play through has been the most successful, much of it thanks to your videos. I got rid of ALL AI competitors and that really took the pressure off. I've been able to explore with balancing everything, building some ships, buying stuff, settling the new worlds a bit, selling soap to Eli... LOL So thanks for this, I'm going to spend my playtime today moving stuff around and shipping it back and forth between islands and getting things tickety-boo for going forward into Engineers!

[@Kazamati]

an updated version of these for the console version would be amazing

[@TakaYouTube]

I'm not sure what needs to be updated. Nothing has changed between PC and console other than UI shortcuts.

[@Kazamati]

@@TakaKZbin I think we don't have any of the DLC so most videos are filled with tips that don't really apply to use :| Amazing video catalog!

[@TakaYouTube]

The ultimate guide series was put together without any DLC content utilized. DLC content guides were separate.

[@Kazamati]

@@TakaKZbin amazing! thanks so much for the info!!

[@Kazamati]

@@TakaKZbin Sorry if this is a stupid question but I don't understand where Taborine is and how to find Ketema's harbour, I assumed this is DLC content. Thanks again!

[@daxxad6]

Any way to make console version guide? Which means no DLC. I just want to get better at getting investors and layouts

[@justalonesoul5825]

Ah! TYVM for those detailed explanations. I didnt work out nearly enough the maths of ROI for some of those production chains... "Unlock all needs, fulfill later" is the main idea I will keep in mind for engi's :) I also think that I understand much better the origin of a following problem : I build way too much everywhere, to try and compensate for the maintenance costs and workforce needs of those chains built too early, and when it's time to electrify, it's truly awful to get those railtracks and power stations in place! For that, I'll remember a simple KISS... "Keep it simple, silly!"

[@USSTOLEDOSSN769]

That's a good idea: 3:2 Kitchens to Canneries. Right now, I've got 1:1 and my one Cannery is running at only 75% to 80% efficiency.

[@kmmiloromero]

“A lot of people struggles when they build all the production lines as soon they unlocked it” Me: noooooo 👀

[@haidermurtaza4253]

This is probably not the right video to say this is but there is a town hall item that can give you free canned food for your people if they have the variety theatre fulfilled. Its called the "actor", a woman with a theatre mask.

[@joespencer471]

Wow, now I see your advice about commuter piers. I just got engineers and did the asphalt and piers right off the bat and started losing money quickly! :O

[@hallyuotaku2777]

@19:19 how do you do that when you put your mouse on the iron ore icon on the clipper, the island map on the right side shows the quantity in every island you own. I don't remember my game doing that.

[@C0lbyte]

I just produce more fur coats and sell to madam Kahina in the old world. Thats a good way to make alot of money fast too.

You are the genious 🤩

[@jpinard]

Great video. What's the map seed # for this game? I like the layout a lot.

[@zibies]

We have our smoil.... Small and oil combined into one word saves time!

[@kristof9497]

Thank you for this Ultimate Guides, very useful.

[@chrisgarin1]

Love you videos, man! Binge watching this anno series

[@nocensorship8092]

Daring of you to use a measly schooner to transport watches worth more than a million. What if a little pirate ship sinks it? I use a warship for that trade. Making production islands is a stupid idea, you need to limit it as much as possible IF you are close to reaching your influence limit. Every trade ship takes influence, every island, every military place, all trade unions etc. Its a very valuable resource. I move things away but I try to supply as much as possible locally.

[@TakaYouTube]

What if the little pirates are the best trade partners usually and it's best to befriend them and make money from them? How about that? Any experienced player will tell you that influence is irrelevant. It's only an early-mid game constraint and then you have plenty once you hit investors. Production island vs local is a pure playstyle choice. The benefit only extends to how well it suits your gameplay. I have done both methods, even mixed them up, and shown the value of doing lots of different things.

[@siddhantpaul7741]

Very informative video chad keep it up 👍🏻

[@andrewlynham606]

Amazing how your incoming is so solid. Mine will jump from +23k to minus 6k in just a few minutes and I play at the next slowest speed.

[@TakaYouTube]

Just means your economy and production chains need to be looked at and balanced. Once you get that rhythm down, you rarely ever have fluctuating income

[@jeron1847]

So just to repeat, you recommend commuter piers but only when you have a healthy balance to afford 2 and then make the move to the production island?

[@TakaYouTube]

Yeap

[@roberthorn3776]

Thx for guide but how to get the game to run so fast?

[@justinvanzyl2316]

Thank you i learned alot from this video

[@rumbologin]

I liked before I even watched it - great content

[@endkrieg5854]

Algo comment, I know you have so many anno vids on your channel but I hope that you keep the lps and Tipps and tricks coming

[@TakaYouTube]

I have lots of guides and tips videos lined up!

[@kerstin1180]

Well done and great advice to new players. :D

[@Antonin1738]

I had to import electricity/oil from the new world? xD

[@TakaYouTube]

There is only so much oil available in the Old World/Cape Trelawney. Most oil comes from the New World or you can boost output of Old World oil wells instead.

[@jasonbedolla133]

I don't know how to deal with the amount of steel it is required for late engineers and the whole investors level

[@racernatorde5318]

By the time you reach investors you should easily be able to afford buying steel (plus wood and bricks) from Archibald on every island in the old world. It's great for stockpiling. Over than that, 3-6 steelworks should be enough for casual gaming. Just make sure you store enough, so that it can pile up while you are doing other things

[@tiestin12]

u make it so easy mate, nice videos.

[@XXveny]

4:00 Not only he sells pocketwatches Keteema buys, he later sells gramophones Keteema also buys. This saved my game, almost 2 million profit per run, can negate my 60 000/minute outcome :D Also it is important to mention when trading game sometimes reduces your money below zero, causing you to lose so yea, always have some money so trading wont get you in red numbers.

[@TakaYouTube]

Yeap he does! Just haven't gotten there yet in the guide ☺️

[@XXveny]

@@TakaKZbin He also buys coaches for 60 000$ per piece... made my game soo easy lol. I am permanently in negative 50-100k "income", yet i have 10B+ thanks to trading :D

[@lylehumphreys7258]

I'm New to this series and after finding out it's coming to consoles I can't wait! I'm a big fan of games like tropico etc. I just have one question, does this game force you to expand/upgrade due to rivals doing the same or can you do this at your own pace? I like to take my time with things and micromanage just about everything. Cheers

[@TakaYouTube]

Look for my video about the best settings for beginners... Will give you some advice about that stuff.

[@Cursedpeopleakajuice]

Yes just remove them

[@akaLuckyEye_G]

Comment for the algorithm.

[@84jessaud]

Just a quick question I've seen in a few of videos where it starts to snow it looks so pretty why does it never snow on mine it only rains?

[@TakaYouTube]

The snow only happens for a few days at Christmas each year

[@Cursedpeopleakajuice]

​@@TakaKZbin bro I have problem with producing rum and it take too much time to come from new world and make loss is there any way to do it faster during artisan and engineer phase ?

[@Morne_Smith]

Nice one Taka!!

[@spongebob2247]

How do you get those items to stop trade ships being attacked?

[@TakaYouTube]

Those are called white flags... You can buy them at Isabel's Harbor in the New World or at Nate's Harbor in Cape Trelawney. You can also randomly find them on certain expeditions or craft them at the research institute.

[@spongebob2247]

@@TakaKZbin thank you

[@rozowyslon]

Pocket watches trade looks like a cheat lol With that I can throw all my engineers production chains at once (ง ͠° ͟ل͜ ͡°)ง

[@TakaYouTube]

The pocket watch trade adds to your total amount of coins over time but it doesn't do anything for your per minute to balance. Unless you want to constantly be losing money and only surviving on selling goods, I would advise making sure that you have positive balances all around.

[@nanudou]

loved it