Enter the Maelstrom

[Strylian]

Very good advice on getting a mentor.  It helps tremendously, and their are willing mentors out there.

Things obviously have changed a lot since 1st Cycle in 1989.  Especially if that was with RSI, who I don't think ever adjusted the code after getting a license to run Alamaze as well as Pegasus running it.


Some advice to new players:

• Be sure to get familiar with the Order Entry site.  Do the free tutorial and perhaps ask for an also free Duel;
  
• Pick a balanced kingdom such as the Dwarves, Elves or Rangers;
  
• Be sure to never miss a turn: enter at least core orders early and Save (not Ready).  Verify often, save often.  When finished with all orders, and having saved the last changes, click the "Ready" button on that screen;
  
• Try to use all available orders each turn, but have a multiple turn approach regarding resources;
  
• Study your kingdom dossier closely, also called the kingdom setup file, listing your traits, spell lists, brigade costs, magic costs, etc.;
  
• Do the kingdom customization on turn 1, and choose your Early Strategic Objective options on turn 3;
  
• Its generally not advisable to increase the military much early as your economy cannot support it;
  
• Almost always you'll want to Enamor (king order) the region of your capital on Turn 1;
  
• Activate your inactive group(s) with a low leader and scout at least furiously.
  
• Ask questions on the forum under the Newbie section.  They almost always get answered within a few hours.  Players are happy to help.
  

Great Advice Thanks I will take it.

[Ashgar75]

Very good advice on getting a mentor.  It helps tremendously, and their are willing mentors out there.

Things obviously have changed a lot since 1st Cycle in 1989.  Especially if that was with RSI, who I don't think ever adjusted the code after getting a license to run Alamaze as well as Pegasus running it.


Some advice to new players:

• Be sure to get familiar with the Order Entry site.  Do the free tutorial and perhaps ask for an also free Duel;
  
• Pick a balanced kingdom such as the Dwarves, Elves or Rangers;
  
• Be sure to never miss a turn: enter at least core orders early and Save (not Ready).  Verify often, save often.  When finished with all orders, and having saved the last changes, click the "Ready" button on that screen;
  
• Try to use all available orders each turn, but have a multiple turn approach regarding resources;
  
• Study your kingdom dossier closely, also called the kingdom setup file, listing your traits, spell lists, brigade costs, magic costs, etc.;
  
• Do the kingdom customization on turn 1, and choose your Early Strategic Objective options on turn 3;
  
• Its generally not advisable to increase the military much early as your economy cannot support it;
  
• Almost always you'll want to Enamor (king order) the region of your capital on Turn 1;
  
• Activate your inactive group(s) with a low leader and scout at least furiously.
  
• Ask questions on the forum under the Newbie section.  They almost always get answered within a few hours.  Players are happy to help.
  

Great Advice Thanks I will take it.

Don't forget, it is your turn to pick either your region or your Kingdom.

[Strylian]

I will take Triumvia.

So Strylian is up and can take Zamora, Crown Islands or Zanthia or can pick a kingdom first (any except Cimmerian) and then choose region in a few minutes.

I will take the Rangers..Just because you don't have Marines.. lol

[Ashgar75]

I will take Triumvia.

So Strylian is up and can take Zamora, Crown Islands or Zanthia or can pick a kingdom first (any except Cimmerian) and then choose region in a few minutes.

I will take the Rangers..Just because you don't have Marines.. lol

Good choice Devil Dog.  Solid Kingdom to learn with and a good Military.

[Ashgar75]

1 Hector - The Cimmerians
2 Rellgar - Untamed lands
3 Rytek - kyrnn
4 Morgan Kane - The Diamond Coast
5 DuPont - Mythgar
6 Ashgar75 - Darkover
7 Canticar - Swordcoast
8 Drogo - Nyvaria
9 Dragur - Pellinor
10 VballMichael -Triumvia
11 Strylian -Ranger
12 Son of Conan

Son of Conan is up with 2 picks back to back.

[Son of Conan]

Will take Zanthia and Red Dragons

[Ashgar75]

1 Hector - The Cimmerians
2 Rellgar - Untamed lands
3 Rytek - kyrnn
4 Morgan Kane - The Diamond Coast
5 DuPont - Mythgar
6 Ashgar75 - Darkover
7 Canticar - Swordcoast
8 Drogo - Nyvaria
9 Dragur - Pellinor
10 VballMichael -Triumvia
11 Strylian -Ranger
12 Son of Conan - Red Dragons, Zanthia

It is back to Strylian for the pick of Region. you can choose between Zamora, or Crown Islands.

[Ashgar75]

I know I am a new guy and am not trying to take over the draft. I am just trying to help. I have been sitting in a coffee shop for the past 6 hours working on writing my novel, and I get updates through my email, so it is easy to jump in and update the draft. I have about 5 more hours of writing before I call it a day.

[Strylian]

1 Hector - The Cimmerians
2 Rellgar - Untamed lands
3 Rytek - kyrnn
4 Morgan Kane - The Diamond Coast
5 DuPont - Mythgar
6 Ashgar75 - Darkover
7 Canticar - Swordcoast
8 Drogo - Nyvaria
9 Dragur - Pellinor
10 VballMichael -Triumvia
11 Strylian -Ranger
12 Son of Conan - Red Dragons, Zanthia

It is back to Strylian for the pick of Region.  you can choose between Zamora, or Crown Islands.

Zamora then

[Strylian]

so now that I have my region and my kingdom do I go to the game sign up page and sign up?