The Settler NONE:

Discover the 'Settler NONE' option in Sid Meier's Civilization VII! Learn how to create a free settler and use it for expansion, with tips and tricks for success.

Alright, let's talk about a neat little trick in Sid Meier's Civilization VII called 'Settler NONE.' Think of a regular settler like a hungry mouth for your city – it eats up food constantly. But this 'Settler NONE' option lets you get a settler without it being tied to any specific city. Pretty cool, right?

Here's the lowdown on how to pull it off:

1. Pick a Spot: First things first, you need to found a new city. Try to place it somewhere with forests or an oil resource nearby, or even better, both!
2. Prioritize Settlers: As soon as you found the city, set its production to 'Settler' immediately.
3. Watch Your Pockets: If you don't pick a prime spot for your city's production, this can get expensive. The settler needs to be built while the city is still at level 1, and if you're not careful, it'll drain your gold.
4. The Magic Moment: You'll see the usual message pop up saying they're building a settler. Then, the map will show your city, but it'll have turned into a settler that's owned by 'NONE.'

Now, if it doesn't quite work out, it might be because the SNES version of the game has a bit of a glitch. It doesn't always register that a city should disappear after making a 'Settler NONE.' To force it, you can try these:

• Buy another settler and then disband it, or use it to reinforce another city.
• Sell any buildings you might have added to the city before trying this.
• Make sure the city has the maximum build points it can achieve.

Pro Tip: You should keep this 'Settler NONE' purely for things like building irrigations, roads, and mines. Don't use it to found a new city! Instead, use the settlers from your other, regular cities for that. The best part? You can make an army of these free settlers if you really want to!

Important Note: If you keep trying and failing, remember this: it's impossible to build a 'Settler NONE' on Chieftain difficulty. The game actively prevents it because, well, it doesn't want you to lose a city for free! So, bump up the difficulty if you're serious about this strategy.