early observations

[Pius]

My first faction was the Ptolemaioi (sp?) i.e. the egyptian empire. You start in a pretty quiet corner of the map with the upper Nile as you main source of income, not to mention the naval trade from ports such as Alexandriea. Steady income, take your time to build up your armies, then strike first the petty rebels, then the Arche Seleuikid for supreme control in the middle east! Whahahah!

A great faction for beginners.