[RobO]

Thanks, Meglobob. That's good advice. I'm new to this as well, and a bit overwhelmed. Trying out nations one at a time using the demo while I wait for the full game to appear in my mailbox.

I do find, however, that I tend to use the map to give orders first, as I need the map to come up with a plan for the next few turns. I then use the overview (F1) to check up on things - typically looking for heroes that I forgot.

And while we're at the basic stuff - How do I get into the water with a landbased nation? Water nations tend to have amphibs, but the reverse does not seem to be the case. I presume it's a question of making a magic item which may not be available in the demo (it stops after 3 or 4 years). Is that so?