Finwë Aldaríon
After many external forums and chats and other things that got lost or ruined over the years, I finally decided to update my profile page with all the usefull data and links that a new player should know about. The information linked is not exhausting but gives you a general idea of how everything works.
If you want to have more info and details about the mechanics, join DiL!
So, here is the list :)
1) Newbie Guide and Tips for new players and Alternative Newbie Guide - All 3 introduce Illy basic dynamics. If you follow it, you won't do anything bad :)
2) Not so Newbie Guide - step two of the previous one. Good to read it from time to time to refresh some mechanics!
3) Basic Self-Defence - of course there are a lot more features to know on how to defend, but this gives you a start.
4) I have been robbed - a good "To Do List" in case you encounter hostile diplomatic units in your cities!
5) Claiming Sovereignty - a step by step guide about sov.
6) MIlitary Stratagems - very good to know!!!
7) Discoveries and Quest Guides - both give you bonuses and benefits.
8) Terraform - external site, but well done.
9) The Magical 7 Food Mountain - if you really want to bust your account to top levels.
10) Tutorial - usefull guides to learn the basics of Illy
Charts that might come in handy
a) Building Chart; b) Illy Stuff; c) Date and Time Calculator; d) Distance Calculator; e) Illy gems location; f) Bestiary and Group Size; g) Population and Growth; h) Commander upgrades; i) Factions; l) Tier II Buildings; ...
Following few links regarding some of the main aspects of the game. First things to know to be a:
a) Trader and Crafter; b) Magician; c) Warrior; d) Intelligence.
And for the avid readers, here is the list of some Major Illyriad Release that give details about the gameplay:
May 21st, 2010 - Sieges
June 2nd, 2011 - Commander changes;
August 9th, 2011 - World Map Changes;
August 20th, 2011 - Changes to upkeep, Resources and Moving Cities;
April 22nd, 2012 - World, Diplomacy and other stuffs;
July 29th, 2012 - The New Age - Gathering, Crafting, Trade;
July 31st, 2012 - Crafting;
August 11th, 2012 - Trade v2;
September 12th, 2012 - Equipping and Scavenging;
November 3rd, 2012 - Exoduss and Sieges
August 19th, 2013 - Factions - still to be fully implemented and activated.
January 30th, 2014 - Diplo units critical chance;
June 5th, 2014 - Broken Lands is Live;
October 2nd, 2014 - Sov for Lakes, Lochs and Tarns;
February 22nd, 2015 - Dwarf Infantry boost, Terrain Modifier Changes;
February 22nd, 2015 - Trade, Hubs, Exoduss, Animal Leftovers Changes;
Febraury 25th, 2015 - Faction Units and Behaviours
October 10th, 2018 - Elements of Artifice Part 1 - Exotic Armaments
December 19th, 2018 - Elements of Artifice Part 2 - Elements of Power