Tropicans are simulated as real human beings. A person has a home (and not the other way around), a workplace, and even entertainment places.
Unlike most other simulation games, where the people are attached to the buildings (good example: Simcity series), Tropico has the buildings attach to the people. The Tropican's thoughts range from useful (what they need, whether they're happy with the current reign and other concepts) to funny (One day I will go to America and work for Poptop!) Whatever you do, your Tropicans will respond in their thoughts, which are a dedicated tab whenever you select a Tropican. The latter ensures your power for as long as you have the manpower to enforce your will (though a coup d'état may bring your reign to a sudden end. The former idea makes the people happier, but leaves your power at their will. You can be their presidente if they elect you for years on end, or if you force your rule on them using underhanded edicts and force. Not satisfying the needs of your Tropicans can result in unhappiness, ditching work to fulfill their needs, or even rebellion! They need pubs, restaurants and other venues for their entertainment, marketplaces and farms for food, churches and cathedrals for religion, and many, many other things. They need you to issue them jobs so they can earn wages to buy food, buy entertainment, and pay for rent. They are independent members of the community with their own personal preferences, desires, and choices.Īny way about it, they consume your food, live in your housing, spend your wages, and work your jobs. They are usually either born on the island or immigrants to Tropico. Tropicans are people that live on your island. You can help Tropico Wiki by expanding it.