If you like this style of game it is the best in its class in my opinion. Well balanced, and has a variety of ways to play the game. This is worth your time. This game has a bit of a learning curve but it is balanced. There is no way for your whole empire to be wiped out(except through inactivity) like other games where people who started on a server before you can wipe you out after beginner protection. New servers pop up often so it is best to start with a new server if you want an even playing field. Yet starting on old worlds will give you the advantage to learn from experienced players... All who are eager to teach you how to play. There is the economic or military way to play and win. With a military it is faster to grow but risk of losing most of your cities if your alliance fails to protect you from incoming attacks. Economic route guarantees all your cities can never be destroyed, only plundered. This usually leads to no one attacking you due multiple ways of defending your resources. Or a mix which has the best of both worlds. Pros choose military and semi pro to amateurs should and do play the other two styles. Very fun and not too time consuming if you put a little money for a month minister pack which is only about $5 a month for the whole package, even less for the economic player package. Well worth your time, almost addicting. Most players who play past the learning curve(2weeks to 1 month playing 1-2 hours a day)
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