: Recommended by the Anno 1404 Wiki for consistent layouts and balanced resource distribution.

A seed is only a seed if the variables are identical. If you play "Small Islands" on your PC and "Large Islands" on your Steam Deck, seed 42069 will produce two completely different maps.

(Continental) – The All-Rounder

Using a seed is straightforward, but here is the step-by-step for a portable installation:

Happy building, my Lord!

To truly excel, you'll need to adapt your city layouts. For portable play, compactness is key. The Bilibili guide offers a fantastic blueprint for efficient expansion without sprawling disorganization.

Seed-hunting tips: how to find or create maps you’ll love

: For a seed to generate the exact same map, you must use the same Island Size Resource Density settings as the original. Advanced Island Settings

If you want to carry your progress with the seed, you need to move the save files. For the Venice expansion, save games are typically located at: C:\Users\[YourUserName]\Documents\ANNO 1404 Venice\Savegames . Simply copy this folder to your portable drive, and paste it into the Documents folder on the new PC before launching the game.

: Setting these to "Plenty" ensures your islands are rich with the minerals needed for late-game monument construction.

A golden rule is to prioritize islands that have the right . For your first Occidental island, prioritize Apple Juice and Linen ; for your first Oriental island, aim for Dates . As you grow, you'll want to settle additional islands to secure production chains for goods like tools, beer, bread, and spices. The IAAM Mod wiki also stresses the importance of the Bailiwick's "Reeve's Book" to easily monitor and maintain perfect production ratios.