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The shortest path to a stable county
County of Fortune is a game of connected decisions. A settlement site affects production, production affects trade, trade affects population, and population affects politics. These guides follow that chain in order, so you can read the one that matches the problem in front of you.
New players should start with the beginner guide, then read settlements and production. Trade and mayors make more sense once you have a region that can feed itself.
County of Fortune Beginner Guide
Go from the tutorial’s first white circle to a connected, self-sufficient level-two region — without starving your first town or overbuilding roads.
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County of Fortune Settlements Guide
Settlements are the building blocks of your county. Learn how to choose a site, unlock building slots, satisfy needs and grow a hamlet into a city without starving your economy.
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County of Fortune Production Chains
A county grows when its goods move from field to workshop to table. This guide explains production chains, building efficiency and the supply loop that unlocks new social classes.
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County of Fortune Trade Routes Guide
Trade turns isolated villages into a county. Learn how roads, markets, raft ports and river direction determine what moves, where it goes and why your goods sometimes refuse to leave.
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County of Fortune Mayors Guide
Mayors are more than portraits. Their bonuses shape building efficiency, their houses shape politics and their names become the story of your county. Here is how to use them well.
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County of Fortune Tips & Common Mistakes
Most failed counties do not collapse because of a single disaster. They stall because of small, repeated decisions. These practical tips will keep your first county moving.
Read guide How to Delete or Move a Settlement
There is no delete-settlement button in the current demo, but you have better options than restarting. Here is how to move, demolish and repurpose a settlement without losing your county.
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