Regardless of your realm-building aspirations in Lords of the Rings: Rise to War, it’s paramount to prioritize trading in the early stages of the game. With limited access to resources in your village, trading becomes essential for upgrading, advancing, and maintaining the well-being of your people.
During the initial years of your reign, trading will provide you with indispensable support. Moreover, if you have a surplus of certain materials, selling them can generate a substantial source of income.
To ensure your storehouses are adequately stocked, you must establish a profitable trading operation. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to get started:
Trading with NPCs
Since Lords of the Rings: Rise to War is set in a medieval-fantasy world, you’ll primarily trade with the game’s non-player characters (NPCs). These merchants are eager to exchange goods, but not before you construct specific structures.
Building Trading Structures
Once you start a game and begin amassing resources, you can immediately build any of the three trading structures. However, it’s advisable to prioritize the construction of essential buildings first.
Navigate to the building menu tab and select one of the following trading structures:
- Trading Post: Facilitates trade with regional NPCs for all types of goods.
- Livestock Trading Post: Enables trading of livestock with NPCs.
- Pack Station: Allows you to trade goods between two different regions under your control. This structure should be considered once you expand your territory to include multiple regions.
After constructing the desired trading building, assign a family to manage it and specify which goods you wish to buy and sell, along with their respective quantities. By following these steps, you can lay the foundation for a prosperous trading operation that will sustain your realm’s growth and prosperity.
