Johnny Thunder said: I've noticed that everyone posting these guides aren't accounting for people who may have impediments in their starting layout... Click to expand...

Sure we are. You just have to work around them. For example, my current layout has 2 impediments right in the middle of the expansions, but I was still able to take those in stride and build a good settlement.The settlements are designed so that you start out with at least enough space for 1 goods building, the town hall thing that I can't remember the name of right now, and enough houses to support that goods building.If you need help with your specific layout, just pm me with a screenshot.Also, I should mention this particular guide is slightly outdated, as it made for when the last quest was for diplomacy and goods buildings.