Map seeds

Does the seed change any of the mechanics? I like to generate my own numbers based off of numbers that are important to me. One such experiment keeps leading to mass starvation.

I'm no expert but I've gotten a couple villages to 100 or more population. This map seed though I can't get past like 20 before they stop eating and starve.

I had a farm plot with 4 farmers assigned and they did no farming. For weeks it just sat there barren. 🤷‍♂️

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