If you find a seed you love (e.g., 42069 for layout) but hate the fertilities, you can use the (a third-party tool). This allows you to:
: Flat terrain with virtually no mountains blocking the coasts.
To get the absolute most out of your chosen map seed, use the following custom sandbox parameters during game setup: anno 1404 venice best map seeds full
These seeds feature massive northern islands with flat terrain, minimal rivers, and open coastlines perfect for building massive Imperial Cathedrals and maximizing housing blocks. Seed: 41905 : The Ultimate Megacity Island.
If you play with hard AIs (like Cardinal Lucius or Baronessa Constanza), you need a map that offers natural choke points and easily defensible harbor fronts. Seed: 00004 (The Corner Fortress) : Isolated Corner Spawns. If you find a seed you love (e
So, as you sit at the New Game screen, do not simply accept the random roll. Type in a number. Watch the mini-map generate. And look not for the easiest path, but for the most interesting story the terrain can tell. That is the true “full” experience.
This map is mentioned in the official community wiki as a top-tier "Venice only" map, though specific details are harder to find. It is highly recommended for advanced players who have exhausted the other options and want a new, high-quality, undiscovered layout. Seed: 41905 : The Ultimate Megacity Island
: Plentiful (Ensures your massive islands aren't starved of basic resource needs).
Struggling to find that perfect island for in the south or Vineyards in the north? These seeds solve that.
: This is a premier "starter" map for continuous play. The main Occidental island is large and conveniently located right next to an Oriental island rich in Spices, Dates, Quartz, and Clay. The main island itself features Cider and Hemp fertility, plus double deposits of Brine, Stone, and Iron.
Use small, resource-rich islands as central collection points for mining and smelting to save space on your main residential islands.