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title: "First steps in the game"
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# First steps in the game

First steps in the game

Starting your journey in _Travian: Legends_ can be exciting — and a little overwhelming. This guide will help you take your first steps effectively, from registration to settling your second village.

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### Before You Register

**1\. Pick the right gameworld**  
Join the most recent gameworld, ideally within one hour of its start. Doing this ensures everyone begins on equal footing and you can take advantage of early-game opportunities.  
\> You can check new and upcoming gameworlds in the [Gameworld Schedule](https://www.travian.com/international/calendar).

**2\. Choose your tribe wisely**  
If you’re new or returning after a break, start with a tribe that fits your playstyle and available time:

-   **Gauls** – Great for new players. They have low time requirements and cheap early defense.
    
-   **Egyptians** – Excellent resource production.
    
-   **Romans** – Strong and fast builders, but gold-intensive.
    

Each tribe has unique strengths, so pick one that feels right for your pace and goals.  
For more details, check:

-   [The Tribes and Their Advantages](https://support.travian.com/articles/3)
    

**3\. Select a quadrant to settle in**  
The “Recommended” quadrant shows the least crowded area at registration time. While your choice won’t drastically change your gameplay, it affects how dense your surroundings are.

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### After Registration

When your **spawn village** appears, you’ll start with a hero, some initial resources, and **130 gold**.

If you plan to play actively:

-   Activate all 25% resource bonuses (20 gold total — 5 per resource) under **Gold → Advantages → Resource bonuses**.
    

#### Your first steps:

1.  **Activate your resource bonuses** to maximize production.
    
2.  **Send your hero on their first adventure** — pick the one with the shortest travel time to get the horse reward. Once the horse is equipped, future travel times will update automatically.
    
3.  **Plan your second village** while your first buildings are upgrading. Your second village will likely be your future capital. Look for a **15-cropper**, **9-cropper**, or **7-cropper** location with good nearby oases.
    
4.  **Place a flag** at your chosen coordinates so you don’t lose track of them. Mark multiple options in case one is taken.
    

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### Building Your Foundation

**Take your time with the early game.** Use this phase to learn, experiment, and plan your strategy. The Knowledgebase offers helpful insights for every stage of development.

#### Helpful early-game habits:

-   **Watch for exclamation marks or signs** in the interface. They often indicate rewards or required actions.
    
    -   You can disable contextual pop-ups in _Settings_ if you prefer a cleaner interface.
        
-   **Collect quest rewards** from your hero inventory and use them strategically. Don’t hoard them, but don’t use them all at once — they’re a key resource boost early on.
    
-   **Check missing resources quickly:**  
    Open the **NPC Merchant** window to see what’s missing and balance your resource distribution.  
    Transfer only what’s needed for your next upgrade.
    

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### Advancing Beyond the Tutorial

-   **Claim your daily quest rewards** before reset — unclaimed rewards disappear.
    
-   **Develop both villages simultaneously** after settling your second one.  
    Use the [Early Development Guide](https://support.travian.com/support/solutions/articles/7000091814).
    
-   **Train troops** only in the last few hours of beginner protection. This ensures you don’t waste resources too early and helps you prepare for sustained development.
    
-   **Join an alliance** rather than creating your own at the start.
    
    -   Choose one active near you (check in your embassy).
        
    -   Contact the recruiter or leader directly — a polite message goes a long way.
        

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### Frequently Asked Questions

**What’s my first goal?**  
Settle your second village as soon as possible. This expands your economy and strategic reach.

**What if someone else claims my desired location?**  
The first settlers to arrive take the valley. If you lose the race, your settlers return home — simply send them to another location.

**How should I develop my villages?**  
Follow the [Developing Your First Villages](https://support.travian.com/articles/177) guide for optimal early progress.

**Which village should become my capital?**  
A **cropper village** with good oases bonuses works best. Learn more about options here:  
[Types of Capitals and Their Development](https://support.travian.com/articles/173)

**How can I change my capital?**  
Build a **Palace** in the desired village, then click “Make this village my capital.” If a palace already exists elsewhere, destroy it first.

**How do I gain more resources?**  
Farm **unoccupied oases** for extra resources — it’s a safe and effective method.

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### Conquering Basics

To **conquer** (chief) another village:

-   Train your tribe’s administrator unit (e.g., Senator, Chieftain, Chief, Nomarch, etc.).
    
-   Destroy the target’s administrative building (Residence, Palace, or Command Centre) with catapults.
    
-   Attack repeatedly with your administrator until loyalty drops to 0.
    

More details here: [Conquering Villages](https://support.travian.com/support/solutions/articles/7000064014)

To **prevent being conquered**, see: [Preventing Conquering](https://support.travian.com/support/solutions/articles/7000060247)

> Conquering your own village resets walls, cancels queues, and removes troops — plan carefully.

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### Interaction with Other Players

**Joining an alliance:**  
Build an embassy → check the list of alliances within 50 fields → message leaders or recruiters.  
Being part of an alliance improves defense, cooperation, and protection from farming.  
Follow [Travian Etiquette](https://support.travian.com/articles/166) to make a good impression.

**Getting farmed?**  
Avoid being farmed by:

-   Staying active.
    
-   Keeping your development steady.
    
-   Building a wall and training a few troops.
    
-   Avoiding large resource stockpiles when offline.  
    Full guide: [How to Avoid Getting Farmed](https://support.travian.com/articles/140)
    

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### Calculating Hourly Production

If an alliance leader asks for “1 hour of production,” you can calculate it easily:

1.  Open **General Statistics** and find your production circle.
    
2.  Hover over the yellow (crop) section for daily production data.
    
3.  Use this formula:  
    **Total crop × 100 ÷ % of crop ÷ 24 = Hourly production**
    

**Example:**  
Total: 15,079,872 (77.1% crop)  
→ 15,079,872 × 100 ÷ 77.1 ÷ 24 = **~814,952 resources/hour**

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### Summary

Your early game sets the tone for your entire Travian experience.  
To succeed:

-   Join the newest world.
    
-   Choose a tribe and location that fit your goals.
    
-   Activate bonuses and plan your second village early.
    
-   Manage your resources carefully.
    
-   Join an alliance and play actively.
    

With steady growth, smart planning, and teamwork, you’ll have a strong foundation for the rest of the game.