Help newbie

[smallclone]

Hello,

I've looked through the guides on here but still can't seem to find enough info for a COMPLETELY new starter.

I did not have a manual when I purchased the game. Is that normal?

I am told that I have to recruit and construct traders etc, but they are greyed out. I have no idea what I'm doing to be honest as without a manual its mind bogling.

That girl in the top left gives you some hints but not enough.

Please help, as I really want to get into this game.

Thanks.

[Shieldmaiden]

Welcome!

If you purchased a budget RTW the manual will be on the CD as a .pdf (you'll need Acrobat Reader to view it, usually included on the CD).

And take a look in:

https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=38382

For frogbeastegg's in-depth guide to RTW.

[Mek Simmur al Ragaski]

If buildings are greyed out it means that you do not have enough money to purchase them.

[smallclone]

Thanks guys. The guide looks good, cheers.

I've managed to biuld up my empire a bit, though I'm still struggling in some of the battles, and getting income is proving to be a test. Looks a great game though, I'm sure I'll have more questions in a while.

[smallclone]

Can you play the game in windowed mode?

[Mek Simmur al Ragaski]

I'm not sure about windowed mode, but if you are struggling with income, the best way I have found is just to attack. Taking cities will increase your income by large amounts. This will also help you improve your armies so battles become easier. If you look at guides, there are some decent tactic threads available.

Also if your struggling to play the game, you might want to play the tutorial if you haven't already.