[Gandalf Parker]

For those who have not played a direct connect game, here is whats involved for this game.
First, turn off any mods.
Design a god for Middle Era in the Game Tools, give it a password, save it.
Use the Network menu in the game, connect to game.dom3minions.com, and then port 10555
Choose your nation then scroll down and hit disconnect (NOT START)

That will upload your god to the server and close the nation you chose from selection by others.

Once the game begins it plays pretty much like a solo game but with more people. About once a day you will want to connect to the server which will automatically give you your turn. Make your moves and when you hit "end" it will automatically be sent to the server. Then simply disconnect. Anytime up until the game "hosts" the next turn you can reconnect to make changes in your actions.