What do they do?

[New2Civ88]

This will probably seem like the silliest question to all you CIV fans but here it goes hehe.

Now, I know that building your cities on tiles with all 'three materials' is the best thing to do (right?).

However, my question is: What EXACTLY does producing more food, commerce, and mining do for the overall game?

I am VERY new to CIV - just bought CIV 4 few days ago. Love the concept and how the game plays. This is more about curiosity.

I just want to know in what ways food, commerce, and mining (and other resources) affect my empire.

Do they speed up unit production? Keep citizens from starving? Make citizens happier? etc,....

All answers will be appreciated, thanks!

 

[raystuttgart]

I think you posted your question into the wrong forum.
(Your asking about mechanisms of Civ4.)

This forum is about Civ4-Colonization.
This is a totally different game with other game concepts and mechanisms.
It only shares the same engine.

Maybe an admin or moderator could move this thread ?

 

[New2Civ88]

oh I am so sorry about that. I thought the 'COL' stood for collectors edition lol.

Thanks for pointing it out.