Bought the game and played my first game as Abbesynia(?)... and I failed miserably. In two years I managed to loose two wars(one that I started and another one where I was attacked). So, I thought I will quit it.

How do you play the game? Constantly pausing the game and checking if something new has happened to your characters or some other characters abroad?

Also, the easiest way to learn how to play the game? I can see many of you playing some Irish count. Is this a good way to start the game(learn it)?