Build, Grow & Find an Alliance

Step 3: Join an Active Alliance
Joining an active alliance is one of the most important things a new player can do.
An active alliance provides:
Resource help
Alliance gifts
Group events
Help with progression
Protection and support from other players
Look for an alliance with active members and check its recent activity.
If you join an alliance that isn't active, don't be afraid to switch. Staying in a dead alliance can slow down your progress.
Step 4: Upgrade Your Base
Your Headquarters (HQ) is one of your most important buildings because its level controls much of your future progression.
Prioritize upgrading your HQ while gathering the resources needed for continued growth.
A strong early economy helps you progress faster later.
Use Speed-Ups Wisely
Don't burn through all of your speed-ups on short timers.
Save them when possible for longer and more important upgrades, where they provide much greater value.
Related Guides:
Resources Guide
HQ Upgrade Guide
We can add those as internal BookStack links once those books/pages are created.