This guide is intended for the new Settler, Level 1 to aprox 21.
In the beginning of a Settlers days on the Home Island, only sector 1 is available for buildings.
Quests will require certain buildings be erected. Go ahead and plonk them down as you go along.
In no time at all, sector 2 and sector 4 will be open. Sector 3 will follow.
Do not build more than is initially required by the early quests. ( level 1 to 17)
An excellent guide for fresh Settlers is Tutus Guide (Mod Loki2) - https://forum.thesettlersonline.com/...346#post290346
Now is the time to plan!
By now, your sector 1, with the Mayors House, will be cluttered with buildings.
Recommendations:
Move or place your pinewood foresters and cutters to just below the cluster of pinewood trees in sector 4, as shown in the image.
As for farms, that is up to each Settlers preference. Many people move the farms and fields to sector 3.
It is a good idea to place the Residences at the edges of the island. (Listed as "Nobles" on image).
Pinewood:
Note: Only 6 cutters and 3 foresters needed!
Farms:
Note: Only 12 farms needed!
Buildings:
3 Sawmills (of each type)
6 Cutters (of each type)
9 foresters (of each type) [there is an anomaly here! The elderly Settlers will only have 3 foresters of each type]
12 Farms
12 Fields
4 Copper Smelters
2 Toolmakers
4 Iron Smelters
4 Steel Smelters
1 Gold Smelters
1 Coinage
4 Bronze Weaponsmith
1 Iron Weaponsmith
1 Steel Weaponsmith
1 Bowmaker
1 Longbowmaker
4 Coking Plants ( get Recycling Manufactory/s when you can)
3 Bakery
6 Mills
2 Stables
6 Breweries
The following buildings will vary as you level. The fish, meat and sausages are used primarily for making buffs.
Do not build more than you need!
Fisherman
Hunter
Butcher
There is a special case for cutters and foresters. Place the cutters adjacent to the storehouse. Place the foresters on the outside of the cutter. See the placement image below.
NOTE: It is not necessary to build these numbers from the beginning. Take your time, and add to the numbers as you go. Remember, it is good to upgrade the buildings when you can.
Placement:
It is important to have building placement around a storehouse maximized.
For further information, have a look at this guide - https://forum.thesettlersonline.com/threads/34940-Building-numbers-for-a-good-balance-in-early-stages.
Comments and suggestions are welcome!
[credit to Settlers Online Wiki and Osettlers for some information and images.)
http://settlersonlinewiki.eu/en/homepage/
Cheers!
CenturionSA - Northisle
DreySA - Newfounland