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

[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.

[Lazy_Perfectionist]

If you're interested in an oddball race like atlantis or agartha:

I suggest a small map with one easy ai opponent that never changes. That way you limit your learning curve to just two nations and the spells. You won't have to hit the books often.

Once you start winning, you can introduce random nations. You really don't need to understand most of the mechanics until you get into MP. Then, you'll want to brush up on the specifics of things such as gem use and movement priorities.

You may occasionally want to go into your saved game folder and make a backup, so you can do whatifs for learning.

[ttomm46]

ok
completed tutorial..Notice some values were different than the manual..so I guess i'm on my own.lol
Tom

[Edi]

Some things have been updated with the patches and affected certain values. Updating the manual is always a bigger undertaking since the end result is printed, not software.

[Edratman]

You have had the game for a few days and have learned that this is not Civ. From you prior post, I'm sure that means you will like it, no matter how you chose to play.


Would I be in error assuming that you also played the text Zork games, back in the day, so to speak?

[ttomm46]

yes i have

[Edratman]

That dates us.