You cannot mine ore immediately. You need 120 settlers to build a small ore mine, which then feeds into an ore smelter to produce iron for tools [ Tim Howgego ]. Speed Controls: F5: Normal speed. F6/F7: 2x or 4x speed for faster building. Shift + F8: 8x speed. Important Warning
If you are just starting with this version, keep these fundamental tips in mind: File: Anno.1602.A.D.v1.05.zip ...
It is not intuitive; to load units, move your ship to the coast, select the units, and [Ctrl] + click the ship. You cannot mine ore immediately
The file is a common archive for the Anno 1602 (1602 A.D.) classic real-time strategy game, typically containing the game files updated to version 1.05. Key Version & Technical Details F6/F7: 2x or 4x speed for faster building
If you encounter the error 0xc0000022 when trying to run this version on modern Windows, you must enable DirectPlay under "Legacy Components" in your Windows Features settings [ GOG Support ]. Core Gameplay Mechanics
While the game originally launched around March 1998, version 1.05 settled many early technical bugs and balance issues.