If you're joining Ale Abbey with version 1.0, welcome to your domain, brewers!
Running a monastery brewery and crafting top-tier ale is anything but simple. There’s no single path to fame, and the road ahead is yours to shape. To help you find your footing, we’ve brewed up a small "brewmaster code" packed with early advice.
Keep it close and it might just give you the push you need to get started right 🍻
- Keep on brewing 🍺 Keep your brewery running at all times. A steady flow of ale ensures a stable income and prevents production gaps that could hurt your economy.
- Keep your fermentines happy 🎉 Provide good ale and luxury furniture to keep them satisfied. Happy Fermentines work better, leading to improved production and fewer issues.
- Monitor market demands 📈 Different markets have varying demands. Selling ale in a market with low demand can lead to losses, so shift your focus to more profitable areas or let the demand recover before selling there again.
- Use the right monks for the right jobs 💪 Assign monks with high intelligence to develop new recipes and those with high intuition to handle brewing. This specialization leads to better quality ales and more efficient production.
- Take advantage of discounts 🤝 After unlocking the market, you’ll be able to buy ingredients and stock them. Buying ingredients when they are in season or discounted can lower production costs. Always plan your brews around the best available ingredients!
- Cater to seasonal Trends 🍂 Certain ale styles are more popular in different seasons. Keeping up with these trends can significantly boost sales and maximize profit margins.
- Negociate with Bandits ⚔️ To prevent barrels from mysteriously disappearing, consider striking a deal with the local bandits. While they are happy with a few gold coins, they tend to prefer golden laggers.
- Don't be afraid to experiment 🧩 If your first batch of a new recipe turns out bad, try again with a different Fermentine. Some may have a better approach that turns failures into success. By experimenting you'll be able to perfect each style, making it a real competition winner!
- Research and develop better tools 🔧 Investing in research unlocks valuable tools that provide market insights to help you make informed business decisions.
- Plan your monastery layout 🏰 Keep workstations, leisure areas, and resting spots well-placed to minimize travel time for monks. A well-organized monastery improves efficiency and overall productivity. You can always switch rooms to gain some bonuses or optimize later on!
Now it's time for you to go experiment by yourself, go make the best beers out there and see you for the 1.0 release tomorrow!
-The Ale Abbey Team
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