Previous topic: Mines and resources

Say you want to build something big (or anything, really, it doesn't matter much once you get to the later stages of the game). Chances are you won't have the necessary resources on hand.

A first strategy would be to simply wait until you have the resources you'll need have been accumulated by themselves (through production and/or raiding). That could be long, but hey, you need those resources, right?

Actually, there is another way to proceed: invest in mines. No, really: if you play smart, you can spend resources AND get your big project ready sooner.
It's not that surprising, when you think about it: improve your mines, and you'll gain resources faster. You do need to be careful, however, and play smart. And bring out your calculator, too.

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