Settlers 3 Faster Building: To build faster you must first press F12 to pause game play, then immediately press F12 again to resume. One minute in game time will have elapsed for all players. Tips Tip: Once your borders have been extended, be sure to smash your guard towers on the interior of your realm to recover the resources and get your soldiers into action. Tip: Keep an eye on your tool stocks and shut off your weapon maker immediately when they get low. Tip: Always have two woodcutters and two sawmills for every forester or you'll quickly find yourself buried in trees.