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anomanderus

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Got it in the 1460s trying to rush the new world

I see that I can't hire the all-important explorers though, I'm guessing there is a certain date at which I can

So when can I hire explorers so I can actually quest for the new world?
 

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The first idea unlocks a colonist, the second lets you create explorers. Creating an explorer costs 50 dip points. Most nations need increased range as well, so you need diplo tech to colonize.
 

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Got it in the 1460s trying to rush the new world

I see that I can't hire the all-important explorers though, I'm guessing there is a certain date at which I can

So when can I hire explorers so I can actually quest for the new world?

Did you went to the second idea in the Exploration group? QFTNW is here.

If it is the case, then I cannot help you more, because I never really colonized.
 

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(in the exploration ideas, quest for new world is nevermind he did it ^)
Hope that answered your question :)