Newbie - General Concepts

[Gargoyle]

There is so many ways to go in this game . Can you please tell me the concepts behind (and what is better):

1) Are Large Armies of cheap troops better than Small Armies of expensive troops?

2) How does your god spend most of his time and why? (mine is immobile, so moving is not an option). Do you constantly research, forge, or cast spells (like summons)?

3) How much enpowerment do you do?

4) What do you think are the most critical things to do to grow a powerful empire?