# Ikariam-- anybody play? **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Created:** [October 1, 2009, 11:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ikariam-anybody-play/512225 "2009-10-01T11:39:16Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Biggirl](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biggirl/32/3294_2.png) [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2009, 11:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ikariam-anybody-play/512225/1 "2009-10-01T11:39:16Z")
It’s a browser based, real-time, resource allocation, MMORPG (or, as I have called them, Mighty Morphin’ Ranger Power Games), Civ type thingy. I started last night because the computer doesn’t suck enough time out of my life as it is. I’m hoping that I can build a nice little Empire without having to fight too much, so I’m looking for a real strong defensive build, kind of like I like to do in Age of Empires. So far I’m such a tiny little nothing that nobody has noticed me. Soooo, anyone else playing? If so, got any advice? ---
**Author:** ![Quartz](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/quartz/32/267_2.png) [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2009, 10:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ikariam-anybody-play/512225/2 "2009-10-03T10:13:20Z")
I’ve been playing for over a year. I won’t say which world I’m on, but you should stick to Alpha as the others are basically dying. I’m not on Alpha. New worlds get a spurt of activity then die off. Some people enjoy the building up phase; I enjoy more the mature game. There’s lots of good advice - some of it even from me - on the Ikariam boards. But some quick advice for you: If you’re starting on a Crystal island, start over. Marble gives you the best start. Then Wine. Every pitch that does not have another use should have a Warehouse on it. The Carpenter and the Architect are your best friends. Don’t hoard until you can build a decent-sized army. Once you get a Shipyard, make sure you have at least one warship. This means that your opponent must send a navy, giving you extra time to react. Invite occupation: it’s an excellent way for a powerful player to help a smaller one. Just make sure you have enough warehouses. You get 10% of the loot. ---
**Author:** ![Biggirl](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biggirl/32/3294_2.png) [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2009, 7:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ikariam-anybody-play/512225/3 "2009-10-03T19:04:35Z")
How do you start over? ---
**Author:** ![Quartz](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/quartz/32/267_2.png) [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2009, 7:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ikariam-anybody-play/512225/4 "2009-10-03T19:07:16Z")
Delete your account - under Options - and sign up anew. ---
**Author:** ![Biggirl](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biggirl/32/3294_2.png) [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2009, 7:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ikariam-anybody-play/512225/5 "2009-10-03T19:19:03Z")
> [@Quartz](#): > > Delete your account - under Options - and sign up anew. Thanks! Now I have to weigh if it my two days of building on a wine island is worth scrapping for a chance at getting a marble island. ---
**Author:** ![Quartz](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/quartz/32/267_2.png) [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2009, 8:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ikariam-anybody-play/512225/6 "2009-10-03T20:04:22Z")
You’re on a wine island? Don’t destroy your colony. Wine is second best for starting. Just make sure your first colony - once you’ve researched Expansion - is on a marble island. ---
**Author:** ![Biggirl](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biggirl/32/3294_2.png) [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2009, 8:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ikariam-anybody-play/512225/7 "2009-10-03T20:16:47Z")
> [@Quartz](#): > > You’re on a wine island? Don’t destroy your colony. Wine is second best for starting. Just make sure your first colony - once you’ve researched Expansion - is on a marble island. Ah. Colonization seems so far away. . ..