start up stage - basic research
intermediate - not going in debt
exploration stage - ore mining
intermediate stage - when to switch over
conquest stage - battles and counters
intermediate - resources and the market
top ranks - ???
intermediate - ???
UW stage - ???
so ive stuck with an empire long enough that ive got it too the stage before the ??? this is a possible outline to a strategy guide of sorts that handles general strategy; perhaps not gone over as of yet.... the strategy guides ive seen before explain mechanics but not necessarily the long view which is why this game has lasting value to me that i came back after several years out. i know this game still does get newbies somehow and sometimes people who would otherwise stick it out get deterred by some basic mess ups or miss the value of the game because impatience... so i got it in my head to think of an outline kinda based on what ive experienced and maybe formulate more if time allows but.... why not share it on the forum in effect open source my idea to be expanded upon by the community which at least holds some passion for the game as i do.... also ive only gotten so far in the game and it will be awhile before i make rich list or UW or anythings so maybe those who have been there would be able to contribute to these aspects im only skimming the surface of.... that was alot to read maybe? but thanks ^_^
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