

Newbies are better off starting with the Commonwealth campaign, since it's much more forgiving and, ultimately, more fun with its Dreadnought hero and cool gadgetry.

Beginners are told to start with the Elven campaign, but considering its over-efficient and ruthless AI opponent, playing it can be frustrating. If jumping right into making all the decisions yourself sounds intimidating, you can start with the two story campaigns. But empire building is really what Age of Wonders 3 is all about, and what's fun is figuring out your own unique approach. But once you have hold of the basics, you're in store for hours of fun, trying out the races and classes and upgrading heroes, discovering their strengths and weaknesses. Until you've figured out how best to gather resources, earn money, and build an army, you'll likely suffer many quick and embarrassing defeats. The in-game glossary is packed with useful information, but using it could feel more like homework than fun.

Getting comfortable takes time, and beginners are likely to feel a bit at sea about their objectives and how to achieve them. Age of Wonders 3 is great entertainment - once you learn the ropes.
