Extra trade routes

**Peasant Phill** · 06-09-2009, 13:32

Probably a stupid question but I'll pose it anyway.

In my Prussian campaign I've conquered several trading ports. However, none but my original trading port seems to have ships coming and going. Is there a way to change this?

**anweRU** · 06-09-2009, 14:22

Did you make new trade agreements? If not, then the ports are idle - though they'll still make the income advestised in the info box.

**Prussian to the Iron** · 06-09-2009, 16:35

only your home port can trade with other countries. extra ports, however, get the income from any trade spots your trade ships occupy.

as prussia, you are not exactly a naval power and will probably want to keep trade with the closest nations possible to allow a quick response if they are raided. i suggest GB, France, maybe sweden and russia. maybe even spain and portugal, but thats stretching it.

also, avoid attacking any minor countries west or south of your position; they will likely trigger a war with major countries, plus they are useful in land-trade, which is unlimited.

however, poland and courland(maybe austria? but they are good trade partners if you can raise relations) are fair game, and you way even want to take sweden if you get the chance so you can make more trade ports.

remember: even trde ports with no trade routes still generate income. i think the base for trade ports is like 350-ish? plus always upgrade enlightenment techs ASAP so you can build better ports; Prussia's economic standing is sloppy at best until you can conquer poland, and that could take a loooong time.

**Peasant Phill** · 06-09-2009, 17:57

Originally Posted by John-117

remember: even trde ports with no trade routes still generate income. i think the base for trade ports is like 350-ish? plus always upgrade enlightenment techs ASAP so you can build better ports; Prussia's economic standing is sloppy at best until you can conquer poland, and that could take a loooong time.

OK, I'm glad. I was worrying I had them for nothing.

Oh, don't worry about Pruusia's economic standing. I've conquered everything from France to Poland with Austria waiting as my next victim.

**anweRU** · 06-10-2009, 00:32

Originally Posted by John-117

only your home port can trade with other countries. extra ports, however, get the income from any trade spots your trade ships occupy..

Incorrect. Any trade port that is connected to your capital region via a land route (including bridges) can contribute to your trade routes. This includes Ireland for GB, and for e.g. Denmark for Sweden is another example.