Railroad Corporation

Railroad Corporation

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Basic Game Mechanics (a series of videos)
By Adekyn
This guide is a series of campaign mission videos that explain each concept as it is introduced by the game and shows how to use each new game mechanic in actual play.
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Basic Starting Setup, Basic City Growth, Supply Chain, Setting up Simple Lines, and Research
In mission one we cover the basics of setting up initial rail lines, the depot, understanding the basics of the supply chain, and setting up and executing research to improve our trains.

The Portfolio, More Complex Supply Chains, Establishing a Strong Early Economy, and Human Resources
In mission two we learn how to improve our character by using the Portfolio. We discuss how to establish a strong early economy. We are required to deliver clothing which requires a more complex supply chain. We also set up our first Human Resources Department in our HQ, which allows us to hire staff which provide benefits such as reducing track laying costs or the costs of the upkeep of our trains.

Owning Businesses, Growing Cities, and Another Complex Supply Chain
In mission three we are introduced to the concept of owning our own businesses and see the power of owning the entire supply chain to maximize profits. We learn how to grow cities so that we create more business opportunities. We deal with another complex supply chain (tools). We are introduced to the warehouse and a Trading Department for our HQ.

Dealing with Multiple Complex Supply Chains and Fulfilling Contracts
In mission four we are introduced to contracts which are opportunities to fulfill special demands from cities in our region to gain a good payout or pay a penalty should we fail. We also must deal with a couple of complex supply chains (clothing again and whiskey).

Note: as of 6/8/19 this mission suffers from some improvement opportunities (AKA defects) which impact the game play.

Financing
In mission five we are introduced to our Finance Department where we can get loans and issue bonds to fund our enterprise. We deal with another complex supply chain - weapons.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVl1uSZfd0Y

Lobbying
In mission six we are introduced to our Lobbying Department where we can use our influence to sway votes on pending legislation which could positively or negatively impact our business.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPlBYjOJoIk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvPPr_u1rlo
10 Comments
michaelcolletti306 19 Jul @ 9:21am 
Where can I find the tutorial button?
Rubarb 18 Nov, 2024 @ 8:45pm 
Thanks for this excellent series Adekyn. Forgot much, not playing for 2 years, you've really put me back on track.. Wish there was some more on Warehouses, market and such... Maybe I'll just find that on your channel.
hitme 25 Jul, 2024 @ 1:24pm 
However, I have a tip. If you need to buy production [sawmill or whatever] wait for the computer to bid on something. When it dose, you place your bid on what you want "FIRST" then place a (holding bid) on his item. Your bid time will run out 1st, and his bid will win his item, and your bid will win yours.
hitme 25 Jul, 2024 @ 1:09pm 
I'm on missions 10! Whoever thought up these completion time, must have never played the game. In missions 9 I could not play for the extras as there is enough time to get 25 station, but not enough to buy two steel mill and move the product across to the other map.Missions 10 :o(
Adekyn  [author] 3 May, 2024 @ 1:27pm 
Thanks for the comment. The shift/click functionality was added after these videos were made.
lynxx63 3 May, 2024 @ 11:30am 
if you shift and click on the hour glass icon in the load section it will change all like items to optional
Adekyn  [author] 15 Apr, 2023 @ 4:34am 
Hit the square icon on the bottom right of the video to expand to full screen.
Lagkill 14 Apr, 2023 @ 3:10am 
Thanks. Trying to watch it in these tiny little boxes is painful.
Adekyn  [author] 13 Apr, 2023 @ 8:18pm 
Lagkill 13 Apr, 2023 @ 5:59pm 
Why not just make this a playlist on youtube?