Settlement Detail Screen/Flashing

[Joe Sahyan]

Greetings, folks....
I'm really glad to be a part of this group. I have all of the Total War games, but Rome's the only one I like at all...and this one, I *love*. I'm excited at the chance to talk about it with other enthusiasts.
A question, if I might. When one accesses the Details Screen for a settlement, certain items are shown flashing. I've not found anything in the manual to explain it (though I acknowledge the possibility that I'm simply being stupid, and that I've missed it). Can anybody tell me what the flashing represents?
Thanks, greatly. I look forward to hearing from you, and to talking with you about this and other TW:R topics.

[Pomerium]

The flashing icon indicate a project loss, i.e. trade, taxes....
I don't know how to prevent the losses or correct what is causing them.
I generally look for problems on my trade routes.

[chemchok]

The flashing icon indicate a project loss, i.e. trade, taxes....
I don't know how to prevent the losses or correct what is causing them.
I generally look for problems on my trade routes.

They do represent projected losses, but keep in mind that your sea trade routes are altered every turn so your city gets the best "deal." This basically means that if you have a port you probably won't lose all of the income represented by the flashing icons in the next turn, and you might even recieve more.

[Bacchon]

Welcome to the Org, Joe!

The flashing icons are there to indicate not only what profit/loss is projected, but more specifically, where that profit/loss is going to be coming from (or going to), so you can improve what's making you money or deal with what's causing you loss.

Cheers,

Bacchon