Wren’s FAQ (Part III)
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Questions About Gameplay
Improve Play
I think I might be a farm, how can I regain control of my own destiny?
If you’re being attacked a lot, can’t put together any defense against the attacks, and k
eep losing resources to the raiders, you’re a farm. This is not good. In fact, it’s really bad. You need to reverse that status, here’s how.
I’m ready to play the game at a higher level, what’s the best way to go about it?
There are a number of guides stickied here. As an aggressive player, I believe the mindset laid out in Nailzz’s guide to be perfect, and applicable to all races.
Roman: Tinasilna, Arúen
Teuton: Nailzz, Evil-Jake (with Nailzz’s help), Natwest (speed server focused)
Gaul: Hugglebear, Stupidus, c69
I want to start over or go play a different server, how do I delete my account?
Follow these simple steps. Click on Profile -> Account -> At the box, check the yes box next to “Delete account?” -> Enter your password -> Click Save.
What’s the newest server? When did x server start?
All important server dates are announced and kept here.
When will the Natars come out? When will x server restart?
Nobody knows when exactly the Natars will arrive or when a server will restart, don’t ask. Natars are usually 300 and 100 days after server start on normal and speed servers, respectively. Endgame happens, server ends, server restarts. It will happen, eventually, in that order, be patient and wait for the announcements.
Questions About Gameplay
Interactions with Other Players
What’s a sitter? Should I have one?
A sitter is a player who can log on to your account using his/her own password. They will be able to do anything but normal attack or change settings. They can be a huge benefit or unrecoverable detriment. You MUST trust your sitter. A good sitter will give you a huge lift, allowing you to spend a little bit more time in the real world while also having your account running. Having an in-alliance sitter is usually required for any alliance.
What’s a dual?
A dual (not duel) is another person with full access to your account. The game then becomes a joint venture, and you have another person (or more people) to help your account be the best it can. A dual account can succeed massively or be a horrible clash of personalities. If you play with someone else, pick that person carefully. It’s like picking a boyfriend or girlfriend, you two are going to be CLOSE. Many of the top ranked accounts on most servers get there because they have at least 2 people playing on the account.
What do I need an embassy for?
Other than being a great source of CP, the role of the embassy is limited. You need a level 1 embassy to join an alliance or a level 3 embassy to create an alliance (allowed 3 members per level (3 at 9, max. 60 at lvl 20)). You will stay in your alliance if you lose your embassy, and if you’re the alliance founder, losing the embassy doesn’t kick any members out.
How do I get into a good alliance? How do I know which one suits me?
Nailzz includes the type-A way to pick alliances in the second header here. However, there are many factors that go into a decision. Proximity, average population, and alliance profile are good things to check first, but there are many more things to consider. Mr. Sim lists a couple big factors to look for. Much of your game will go toward helping the other players in your alliance, make sure you respect what they’re trying to do.
How are alliances ranked?
The alliance rank in Travian version 3 is simply the combined population of all its members. Travian 3.5 has promised more thorough scoring.
Questions About Gameplay
Miscellaneous
Why is my wheat production so low?
Your wheat fields produce wheat, just like the other 3 resource types. That number is shown with the “raw” production number. However, wheat is consumed by villagers and troops. Each building level and unit consumes a certain amount of wheat (indicated by the “consumption” number). Through a quick bit of subtraction, the “final” production number is what goes into your granary each hour.
Woden made a pretty picture to go along with the explanation.
Can I cancel merchant movements?
No.
Can I change the email address my account is tied to?
Indeed you can. Here’s how.
What’s this endgame I keep hearing about? Natars?!?!?!
The endgame is when players battle the computer controlled Natar race for control and completion of the Wonders of the World (WWs). See The Beginners Guide to the End Game and The Complete Guide to the Endgame for all the juicy details. Also, no you can’t play as a Natar, and nobody knows exactly how strong their troops/defenses are.
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