Quote Originally Posted by blazer-glory
First hello to everyone. Im the new boy here and alittle battle shy! ;)

Ive only just got hold of SHOGUN and while the manual explains alot it does'nt really help with starting a new campaign. What Id like is a few pointers in what I should be doing when first starting, what to build and where etc and any basic advice that will get me off the ground and on the path to victory!

Thanks.
As a newbie you should start off as the Shimazu and secure the three islands asap. You´ll also be the first to come in contact with the Portugese and the Dutch which will give you some advatages like gunpowder/ guns. You can also convert to christianity and the churches will generate an extra income. However your new faith will generate some unrest in newly conquered provinces. As what to build, begin with money generating things as conquest is based on money.