So, I'm now a baroness in my Tribal Wars tribe. That's pretty cool, even though I accidentally killed another one of my noblemen yesterday through my own carelessness and a steak of misfortune.
One of my duties as a member of the aristocracy is to answer the questions of my puny minions. Today, I had the opportunity to guide one of my fellow players into the confusing territory of nerd maturity.
Q: I know i'm not strong enough yet, but whats a reasonable amount of points that you should have on your first village, before considering a second one?
A: Invading a village is a natural and normal part of life. And so is battle. Having battle play — from raiding to scouting and from sending diplomatic correspondences to slaughtering entire armies — is a big decision. It involves many feelings and responsibilities.
Choosing to be in an ongoing village occupation is another big decision. There is a lot to consider.
Figuring out when you're ready for village conquest continues through life. People need to make decisions about invasions in their teens, 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, and beyond — every time a diplomatic situation develops.
It may seem as though everyone in your point category is taking small villages or plundering resources. This can make you feel that you should be, too. But the truth is that only about half of TW players have ever sent their noblemen on a quest to vanquish an opponent. Far fewer have done so on a regular basis. Many *name withheld for reasons of geekiness and potential espionage* tribe members who have pillaged wish that they had waited.
Your first conquest is a very special one, and you shouldn't feel obligated or pressured to invade until you are confident that you are absolutely ready and able to deal with the potential repercussions.
