Forced Labour

[NewbieHere]

Well, I've tried it several times but the advisor just says it's gonna cost too many lives, and nothing happens, do I need a special city improvement to do it or something?

 

[anarres]

You can't rush more then half of your population.

Each 20 shields (or part thereof) costs 1 citizen. If there are no shields in the produciton cost the rushing cost is doubles, it is usually best to wait a turn.

 

[Frostyboy]

I think it is a great way to rush - better than spending money since each town manages itself and yo can use food as for building (and food are not wasted in your distant towns)