User Manual

The Church
Of course there is a church in every Hanseatic town. After all, traders were
not only shrewd businessmen but also firm believers who feared hell more
than anything. Enter the church to get the following options:
Pray
If you feel like praying, this is the place to do it.
Feeding the poor
Here you can show off your generosity and treat the poor to a feast they won’t soon forget.
Naturally, such actions raise your standing. You can transfer goods from your office to the
church after selecting this option. But don’t overdo it, or else the city will be flooded with
beggars. The beggars will be most thankful, but the rich will be displeased.
Donation
God will thank you for anything you can spare! And so will the people – donations will raise your
standing. The beauty of the church must be preserved, and perhaps even a few new paintings or
sculptures could be added to create an even more captivating atmosphere. But the money must
keep flowing, or else the church’s magnificence will soon fade away. If you would like to donate
some money, just select the amount you can do without. It’s for a cause in any event.
Extension
The magnificence of a great church uplifts the living standard of the people. A generous
donation will help extend the church (three levels are possible) and is thus welcomed by the
people.
If an extension is possible, you will be informed about the current state of funds (you are not the
only one who is to sponsor the church). You can donate as much as you feel is appropriate. Then
confirm your noble gesture.
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