Probably the most generally useful tip is to get on the path to a second city as soon as you can. Once you have that initial 2nd city you'll then have two cities worth of resources to build you forward.
Yes, it is important to get your basics such as a high timber camp, quarry and silver mine, but getting that academy to the all important level 28 to research either revolt or conquest as soon as you can is the main aim.
To get there as soon as you can you'll need to spend more time actively farming villages and the other cities on your island to gather as many resources as you can.
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Probably the most generally useful tip is to get on the path to a second city as soon as you can. Once you have that initial 2nd city you'll then have two cities worth of resources to build you forward.
Yes, it is important to get your basics such as a high timber camp, quarry and silver mine, but getting that academy to the all important level 28 to research either revolt or conquest as soon as you can is the main aim.
To get there as soon as you can you'll need to spend more time actively farming villages and the other cities on your island to gather as many resources as you can.