Gatherer Flag

The Gatherer Flag is a placeable building that defines the collection area for gatherers, determining where they will roam to pick up wild resources such as berries, mushrooms, twigs, and other foragable items. It functions as a perimeter marker: gatherers assigned to a flag will only harvest items that lie within the flag's area of effect, making it a key tool for directing foraging efforts and preventing gatherers from wandering into unwanted zones.

On completely flat ground with no obstructions, the Gatherer Flag's maximum area of effect covers a 40×41 square centered on the flag. This range describes the outer limits of the flag’s influence; terrain features, buildings, or other obstacles can reduce effective coverage in practice, so placement should account for elevation changes and structures that might block reach.

Practical notes and usage tips:

• Place flags centrally within a resource-rich patch to ensure gatherers access the full extent of nearby wild food and materials.
• Use multiple flags to carve distinct foraging zones, which helps prioritize certain resource types or protect farms and construction sites from being emptied by gatherers.
• Because obstacles and slopes can reduce effective range, test coverage visually after placement and adjust position or add flags to eliminate gaps.
• The flag does not store resources; it only determines where assigned gatherers operate. Ensure you have enough gatherer units and storage logistics (paths to stockpiles) to handle collected items efficiently.