: Choose between searching for 9-croppers (decent for mid-game) or 15-croppers (essential for late-game "capitals").
In the world of Travian, resources were king. Wood, clay, and iron built your armies, but crop fed them. A standard village had equal parts of everything. A 15-cropper, however, was a miracle of geography—a village square surrounded by fifteen lush wheat fields instead of the standard six. It was the engine of war. Without a 15-crop capital, an army would starve before it could march. travian crop finder
A perfect crop village is useless if it is in the middle of a desert. As you scan the map, look for clusters: : Choose between searching for 9-croppers (decent for
Some advanced crop finders also calculate: A standard village had equal parts of everything
: A 15c village with +100% or +150% in oasis bonuses is significantly more valuable than one with no bonuses. Prioritize spots with multiple crop oases in the 7x7 grid.
If you're serious about dominating the world of Travian, I highly recommend giving the Travian Crop Finder a try. Even the free version is worth it, but if you're willing to invest in the premium version, you'll get even more bang for your buck.