[Gandalf Parker]

We can try but how do you play? If you tend to mass armies and charge in like berserker then it will be very different than if you prefer to use scouts and sneaking armies. I REALLY dont want to insult you or anything but this game isnt for everyone. Some people prefer arcade games where the path is obvious and you just keep trying it till you get past it. Some people like games like chess where all the pieces are equal on both sides and its only who uses the best strategy. This game is well designed for people who really REALLY prefer to come up with their own strategys and tactics. Lots of choices about nation, pretender, equipment, tactics. Some of us have had it over a year and are still finding new tactics. The problem it causes is that we can give you what works for us but there is no gaurantee it will work for you. The game is balanced pretty well that way. Personally, I prefer playing Man or Pangaea in sneak-army mode but my tactics fail horribly for other people.

My suggestion was Ulm because its the lowest learning curve. Its armored units with resistance to magic scale. You build armies and attack. I suggested man, ctis, and pangaea as opponents because the computer AI doesnt play them very well. Do not put Ermor, water nations, caelum, or abyssia in as opponents because explaining what to do when you meet them is a whole new subject. I recommended turning up independents because even though it seems harder for you to beat them, you will do better than the computer. If you have independents at the default of 3 or lower then the AI's will swarm you way too soon. If you play Ulm then you can stand some help in the area of food, archers, and flyers. That means its good to attack provinces that say it has druids, jade amazons, raptors, and any archer types.

[ July 22, 2004, 01:44: Message edited by: Gandalf Parker ]