If you want guaranteed and close neutral traders (Lord Northburgh, Al Zahir), try these less common but highly portable seeds:
This seed was discovered by a rival, a Doge who sought only beauty. But in his vanity, he found the ultimate utility.
: This is the gold standard for builders. It features exceptionally large, flat Northern and Southern islands. It minimizes rivers (which block construction) and gives you the maximum possible continuous building space to achieve a massive Metropolis or Imperial Cathedral. Seed: 99999 (Huge Map, Huge Islands)
Finding the perfect map in often depends on whether you want a massive building space, easy resource access, or a specific strategic layout. Map seeds allow you to recreate specific island configurations and resource placements consistently. Top Map Seeds for Venice
: You start on a "Production Island" but should immediately move your flagship to the nearby "Main Island" to establish your T4 city. This map is prized for having three key islands (Main, Farmer, and Workers) positioned close enough to make inter-island trade nearly instantaneous. Critical World Settings
Think of the seed as the "fingerprint" of the map. Two players using the same seed (with identical game settings for island size and resources) will get the exact same world. Because the game relies heavily on trade routes and specific fertility combos (like Hemp for sails or Cider for early citizen upgrades), a good seed is the difference between a smooth, flourishing empire and a frustrating logistical nightmare.
This public link is valid for 7 days and shares a thread, including any personal information you added. This link or copies made by others cannot be deleted. If you share with third parties, their policies apply. Can’t copy the link right now. Try again later.
Late game (90+ minutes)
Note on Venice Features: When playing the Venice expansion, ensure you toggle the option off if you want uninterrupted building space. While volcanoes provide infinite resources, an eruption can completely level a highly optimized production chain. Strategic Tips for Capitalizing on These Seeds
