Some beginner questions

[shovah]

chokepoints are generally areas where only 1-2 provinces are exposed and can therefore be easily defended (ie not a wide front). gems can be used to raise lvl through empowerment or temporary during a battle. resources are only used for troops. good places for castles/forts=high resource areas (mountains are good examples) and chokepoints and finaly the reason you couldnt recruit could have been because your unrest was over 100 in that provinces (lower it by lowering taxes/doing some patrolling) and if you want any other help either pm me or add me on msn (my emails in my profile i think)

[how786]

Ah...Shovah. Thanks so much. I never looked at the unrest. I'll have to read up on that.
I appreciate the help offer greatly.
How786

[shovah]

enemy spies can also cause unrest, which can be a pain if they get to an unpatrolled/un-pded recruitment center. and plz talk to me im bored

[how786]

Ah...thanks Shovah.
BTW, which map is a good one for a beginner to use? (I'm playing with the CB mod active)
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How786

[how786]

Ah...thanks Shovah.
BTW, which map is a good one for a beginner to use? (I'm playing with the CB mod active)
I'm not sure how to contact you via MSN.
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How786

[shovah]

i like the map urgaia, alot of water to practice in+a great chokepoint if your lucky.

[castigated]

also, just because it hasn't been mentionned, if your'e able to get on irc somehow (download mIRC or something, if you don't have it).....then just type "/server irc.gamesurge.net", and then type "/join dominions", and BAM! you'll be in a chat room almost always occupied by people asking and answering dom2 questions. a little intimidating at first (i know i was scared forever), but they're all really nice, and no one but QM bites.

[shovah]

go here: http://www.gamesurge.net/chat and type /join #dominions

[how786]

Hmmmm....don't have that or know what it is. Where do I DL it?
How786

[Morkilus]

there's a java applet on the website... you don't need a download if you have java.