When a settler is idle, they will literally pull out a newspaper or doze off standing up.
: Your army's offensive strength is directly tied to the economic value and "attractiveness" of your settlement.
: Establish robust loops (e.g., Grain Farm → Mill → Bakery) to keep your mines supplied with food, which in turn fuels your weapons production.
In , "reading the paper" is a charming idle animation that signals a settler has no current task. If you see your citizens frequently stopping to read, it's a clear indicator that your economy has stalled or your workforce is mismatched with your current construction needs. 🗞️ The "Paper" Signal
: If your carriers (the basic workforce) are reading the paper, you have more than enough workers for your current logistics.
To keep your settlers working and avoid them idling with the paper, focus on these pillars:
When a settler is idle, they will literally pull out a newspaper or doze off standing up.
: Your army's offensive strength is directly tied to the economic value and "attractiveness" of your settlement.
: Establish robust loops (e.g., Grain Farm → Mill → Bakery) to keep your mines supplied with food, which in turn fuels your weapons production.
In , "reading the paper" is a charming idle animation that signals a settler has no current task. If you see your citizens frequently stopping to read, it's a clear indicator that your economy has stalled or your workforce is mismatched with your current construction needs. 🗞️ The "Paper" Signal
: If your carriers (the basic workforce) are reading the paper, you have more than enough workers for your current logistics.
To keep your settlers working and avoid them idling with the paper, focus on these pillars: