[KroolDeath]

Too many variables, even creating your Pretender can be a huge exercise. I don't believe there is a sure fire strategy guide for any single race, and really, what would be the fun in that.

As a relative newbie myself who struggled understanding the demo (which included putting it down for a couple of months because I couldn't even figure out how to research), it took me several tries to figure things out before I began to understand and bought the game (which is well worth it).

I found the best source of information to be these forums, either through the search function or by casual reading.

The forums also sold me on the game when I uncovered the unlimited possibilities that exist and number of variables in the play. I imagine this is a difficult game to master, so I don't think there is a single strategy that can be applied. Even who your neighbors are on Turn 1 may influence which strategy you take.

But then again, I'm just a n00b at this who is playing his first non-demo game against the AI (as Ulm).

Krool