Also - feel free to make your own nation and learn the game that way. That is how most of us did it We are a forgiving community so don't worry about mistakes. Just post questions or send PM's and we will all be glad to help anyway we can. The game is a little complex so we try to help before people get angry and walk away. That is why you are seeing the outpouring of help being offered. That and we are just nice people .

Good Luck!