Waterway Exploits
Make yourself aware of the many advantages and exploits when using waterborne vehicles to transport cargo.
August 12, 2026
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There are several tips and tricks that can be used to make your OpenTTD game more prosperous. Sometimes it is just best practices. Others are exploits of the game algorithm.
Make yourself aware of the many advantages and exploits when using waterborne vehicles to transport cargo.
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