Finally got it!..now a question on manual use?

[ttomm46]

thanks all.

[NTJedi]

I advise playing the tutorial, then starting a game with a large map and a few stupid AIs, smaller maps with more AIs will be more difficult. Read the manual during commercials of your favorite TV_show, in bed at night and during a non-messy meal.

[lch]

The thing that is immensely important to read: Turn resolution sequence. Knowing it is half the battle.

[Caduceus]

The spell lists make good bed-time reading.

[Morkilus]

I've pondered the magic booster chart for hours.

[Jazzepi]

I really find the summons list extremely important. When you diversify in magic you do it one of two ways.

1. You discover an indy province, or special magic site that lets you recruit a new unit that offers a new magic path.

2. You summon a creature with paths in a given type of magic.

Jazzepi

[Taqwus]

From the lab's research screen, you can view the descriptions of the various spells and rituals, including those you haven't yet researched.

Icons and statistics also tend to have their own descriptions, as does every monster.

Three hints to reduce frustration:

- If an independent force seems to be wasting away over
time, for no apparent reason... there IS a reason.
- Many an inexperienced player has hurled vehement curses
at Lizard Shamen.
- If you don't start with an awake pretender, with magic...
hire a mage the first turn.