[v150] Coal does not show up when mined

[Sanguinus]

Hey,

the sum of mined coal ressources do not show up on the top bar like iron or horses.

Probably not until Steam Power is researched? (Steam Power is needed for coal trade)
Or does it not show up until needed for constructions like factory?

 

[lukeloh]

I believe you need Steam Power. Would you be able to play your game to that stage and then confirm that you have / don't have this problem.

 

[Zaldron]

I believe you need Steam Power. Would you be able to play your game to that stage and then confirm that you have / don't have this problem.

This is correct. Coal reveals on Metal Casting so you can intellgently place cities and benefit from Blast Forges, but doesn't become acquired or tradable until Steam Power (which enables factories).

 

[Thalassicus]

Coal was used in Blast Forges to make iron and steel as early as 500 BCE during China's warring states period. Using coal for furnaces was mostly a local thing (furnaces built near coal sources, and not much trade). It wasn't until the invention of steam power that coal gained widespread economic value as a commodity. That's when coal appears on the top bar.