Hello Builders,
With the latest update, you might have noticed that the scoreboard is gone… and in its place, we now have the Esplanade! But who are these citizens, and what’s their role?
A New, More Strategic Goal
The Esplanade is made up of four groups of citizens who will evaluate your city’s development. Their job? Guide you toward the ultimate goal! Here’s what they focus on:
- The Syndicate - Resource Production Are you producing enough gold, steel…? Food doesn’t count here, but great news for traders: bought resources do!
- The Alliance - Population Satisfaction Health, safety, creativity… Every need matters! If your citizens are happy, you’ll earn valuable bonuses. Keep an eye on those stats!
- The League - Faction Power Power and trust go hand in hand. A faction that supports you will grant you useful bonuses!
- The Coalition - Building Construction Unlock new buildings through faction support and construct Wonders to progress. Even repaired buildings count!
How Does the Evaluation Work?
Each age has three mid-term evaluations and a final one. Here’s an example:
Right now, I’m in Antiquity, and I see that my resource production was too low during the Syndicate’s last evaluation. I didn’t reach the 8,000 points required.
I’ll need to boost my resource production! But on the other hand, I’m ahead in Building Construction (that bar is already full!). I’ve got 18 points when only 8 will be needed—objectives exceeded!
Your Strategy, Your Choice
You’re free to play however you like:
- Try to complete all objectives at once,
- Focus on just one or two key areas
- Get ahead in one category, then balance things out later
Small tip: If you move to the next age before the final evaluation, the citizens will still assess your city!
Long-Term Rewards
Even if it’s not super clear yet, completing these objectives will earn you valuable rewards (coins!). They’ll be essential later on… and trust us, the Age of Enlightenment has some surprises in store!
The Esplanade is still in development, but remember: ignoring the citizens’ expectations will have consequences for your city and your final score!
Time to build, everyone!