If somebody tries to get a high score, he should really make a table that lists him all the profitable trading routes. Here's my idea (example):
Ware : Coal
From : Lagos
To : Le Havre
Investment* : $750
Profit per trip* : $750
Profit per year* : $2500
*you have to use the same ship and cargo size, let's say 300 tons, for all trading routes in your table to get comparable results.
Why this table? Because it answers the questions that you ask often.
- You're going somewhere and want to know how much money to bring for buying goods - look at the table. If you don't have enough money, sail for another port instead where your money will be sufficient. It's important you never sail with a half empty ship because the cargo was too expensive for you.
- The profit per year tells you which routes are the best in the game. That's the most important thing to know! Example: If you make $750 profit on one trip, and you can do 3-4 trips per year, it's about $2500 per year.
The expenses (crew cost, repairs, taxes) are not considered here, that would make things too complicated.
IF someone ever makes such a table, publish it for everyone
