Startup Guide

While I may not be the most qualified person to do this because of the long period of time I was away but when I started up again on a new account I was confused due to all the new changes. I know that a startup guide would have been helpful. Let me know anything I forget and I will be happy to add it with credit.

Table of Contents
-Unfamiliar Terms
-Types of Builds
-Growing Tricks
-Tips and Tricks

Unfamiliar Terms
-volley- When two players hire a kingdom in quick succession. This can be done to give a new kingdom money or transfer money between two players
(I'm a bit lacking here feel free to suggest)

Types of Builds
There are 4 main types of builds: Attack, Hansel, Hybrid, and Spy
Attack
An attack build uses attack type buildings. Usually players use buildings with higher attack such as Workshops, Forges, Subterranean Factories, and Cursed Foundries. Attack builds require allies for ally plunder bonus. Generally a few Guilds or Stronghold of Shadows provide a slight spy defense along with potions. This is a good starting build.

Hansel
A Hansel build is one attack building (generally a balanced building) and 23+ Guilds or Stronghold of Shadows. Hansel builds make the most money because Guilds have the highest ally plunder bonus (therefore they require allies). I would not recommend this build to start however transferring over to it once you have established yourself will help you grow faster.

Hybrid
A Hybrid is a mix of attack buildings and spy buildings. Almost all attack builds are technically Hybrids however not as mixed in stats. Hybrids are generally built on each person's own tendencies and its up to you to discover what you like most.

Spy
A Spy build uses only Guilds or Stronghold of Shadows. They use potions to defend against attacks and have a wide variety of attacks. Spy builds are most often used in OSW for stripping people of all their money. I would not recommend this build to start, you will know more about the game if you ever need this build.

Growing Tricks
-One thing to remember is to save your money in allies. When you are starting allies are bought and sold quickly and every time an ally is bought you make a small profit. Not only do they help you when they are bought and sold but they also help you when attacking with troops in your ally plunder bonus.
-Another hint to fast growth at the beginning is to find an clan/academy (or training clan) that does Epic Battles (EB). These will be your primary source of income and when you complete them you will make a large bonus profit.
-Ask for help from clan leaders/admins, and if needed on the forums. Just make sure you file it under the proper heading, Questions and Feedback. The forums are loaded with helpful and useful information.

Tips and Tricks
-Balanced Buildings (Stable, Bestiary,War Aviary, Circle of Elemental) all hold one extra hit however they take 5 minutes longer to fully recharge
-Most buildings require 60min to fully recharge, this includes spy buildings
-Troop buildings make more money per hit when closer to full troops then low troops
-After unlocking the first 25 lands a second 25 are made available
-Equipment is earned through Epic Battles and by purchasing it with Mithril (Earned through wars), it gives a permanent boost to your stats
-The Mage (used to enchant Equipment thereby making it more powerful) is unlocked after upgrading your castle to level 3. This is something only experienced players can do.
-The Alchemist allows the player to cast spells for temporary boosts to stats and more. Spells are unlocked when you have purchased more land and cost Mithril.

Once again let me know if I forgot anything, thanks

Credit for additions to:
-Aileron

 

Where? I didn't see a guide for brand new players under strategy. I only saw a bunch of guides on useful information that might make a complete guide if put together.