Worker build orders options

[DiabolicX]

We all know that workers can do multiple orders per tile by simply pushing the shift key. But is there a way to make the workers do a specific build order for a tile then move on to the next one?

An example would be build mine/road and then have them move one tile NW then build a road and a plantation/road then NW again build road etc.

If there is not is there something I could do in the cities governer options? Say the city is going to be a cottage city with nothing but cottages. Can I select emphasis on commerce button and automate the worker for nearest city automation and it will only do cottages/roads?

Any help or thoughts would be appreciated.

 

[Matty R]

I'd love this to be possible. I'm going to have a load of Fort building coming, so it would be good to set my workers going and concentrate on something else.

 

[JujuLautre]

If I'm correct, holding shift button also works for doing multiple tasks on the same tile and on other tiles. Juste use the road-to button.

As for the interaction between automated workers and the gouvernors, it has been enhanced in BTS it I'm correct. So if you select emphasize commerce, workers will have a tendency to build cottages.

But to be honest, you sould not automate your workers

 

[ggganz]

Yes just hold shift while you press right mouse button.

 

[gamedude107]

i use auto workes, they save loads of time!

 

[ggganz]

i use auto workes, they save waste loads of time!

Fixed it for you!

 

[DiabolicX]

Umm...what can I say I did not think of that. Thanks a ton guys this is certainly going to make things easier.

 

[gamedude107]

Fixed it for you!

and how do they waste time?
becuse of them i dont have to do it myself and turns get shorter = save time

 

[ggganz]

By wasting time I mean they waste turns. Automated workers build things that you will have to replace because what they built will suck.

 

[gamedude107]

no they dont, they always build good things

 

[JujuLautre]

Perhaps they build good *enough* things for your level of play. If you want to improve I think this is one of the first things you will have to lay aside