A hearty welcome to all newcomers! Glad to see so many joining in
The learning curve is quite steep indeed, but when you play, you learn. Try reading some of the guides when you have time. They're a great source of information.
If you're confused about some game mechanic or just have some free time in your hands, I recommend checking out the excellent Dominions 3 Wiki at:
http://dom3.servegame.com/wiki/
Luckily Dominions 3 has been blessed with very polite community, so if you have a question, don't be afraid to ask
