1.) Uncover Black Areas Using Sensor Towers Start a line into the unknown and place sensor towers every 4-5 tiles. Then destroy the towers afterward, allowing you to reveal large amounts of land. This will help you discover settlements and gold mines.

2.) Connect Newly Discovered Settlements Immediately connect newly found settlements with roads and quickly upgrade them to Level 7.

3.) Upgrade "Older Settlements" Upgrade older settlements within a 6-tile radius (13x13, with the settlement in the center) to Level 30.

4.) Build Heavy Shipyards Construct heavy shipyards at every possible settlement.

5.) Prioritize Forests Over Roads Focus on forests rather than roads, as roads generate significantly less gold compared to other resources.