Hide behind a crate and the bad guys will still try to kill you through the crate itself. Tropico invites rulers of all ages to utilize more than 80 types of structures in the development of a remote Caribbean island. Housing provides shelter for the population and ensures citizens' happiness. Agricultural - Farms employ workers and produce food to keep the populace healthy and well fed. Mining - Mines employ workers and provide resources for local use and trade.
Government buildings express the authority of the dictator.
Virtual dictators need to carefully consider all aspects of construction and regional development. For example, farms must be placed in areas with fertile soil, good rainfall, appropriate elevation and close proximity to existing towns, so that food may be grown and the population fed. Likewise, residential areas and roads must be built close to employment areas like factories and mines so workers can travel quickly to and from their businesses. The Alliance team has released what they hope will be the final patch for Alliance 2. The 2.2 upgrade contains numerous bug fixes and tweaks, a brand new map, plus a comical voice pack which should really spice things up on the servers.