Troubleshooting Bear Cave Issues in Anno 1404: Venice

Are you having trouble finding or building bear caves in Anno 1404: Venice? You're not alone! This article will guide you through the steps necessary to resolve this issue and help you unlock new economic opportunities for your growing empire.

Step 1: Ensure Trappers are Researchable

Before constructing a bear cave, it's essential to ensure that trapper research is available. To do so:

a) Click on the 'Research' tab in the main menu.

b) Navigate through the various disciplines until you reach 'Military'.

c) Look for 'Traps' and expand this category if necessary.

If Trappers are not listed as a researchable item, check your noble population or consider expanding your empire to unlock new technologies.

Step 2: Increase Noble Population

Nobles play a crucial role in Anno games. They can help you progress through various stages of development by unlocking new buildings and upgrades. To increase your noble population:

a) Construct a Castle.

b) Upgrade the castle until it reaches its maximum level (Castle Level III).

c) Research 'Noble Academy' at University I.

Step 3: Mine and Refine Cobble or Gold

To build bear caves, you'll need to mine cobblestone or gold. Here's how:

a) Construct a Mining Yard near an appropriate resource deposit.

b) Hire miners to extract the resources from beneath your empire.

Once you've mined sufficient amounts of cobblestone or gold, proceed to refine them at one of two options depending on what type of metal you have collected:

- Smeltery: For refining raw materials into more refined versions such as ingots. These can then be used for building various structures including bear caves.

Alternatively,

- Foundry: This facility allows players who want their metals cast into useful items like cannons; however, since we're looking at making money here (with traps), let's stick with the first option!

Step 4: Construct a Bear Cave

Now that you have all necessary materials and resources available:

a) Click on an empty plot of land within your empire where you'd like to build.

b. Select 'Bear Cave' from the building menu.

If none appear, ensure you've completed step one by researching Trappers before proceeding further because without this specific item in inventory - no bears will come out (to hunt!)!

Additional Tips:

- Make sure that there are enough space available on your map for placing new structures since every build takes up valuable real estate!

- Consider expanding your empire's borders if you're running low on resources or land to mine more efficiently.

By following these simple steps, you should be able to construct bear caves and start mining those precious bears in no time! Remember always keep an eye out for updates as new content is regularly added through patches. Happy gaming!

References:

1. Official Anno Wiki - Bear Cave

2. Steam Forums - Where do I find "Dawn of Discovery:Venice"(Anno 1404 American Version) Mods on steam?

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