@Lttlemoi The 4 hydras were more like a boss wave, one strong wave halfway through the game to test you, there are 2 types of scrolls you can acquire throughout the game to make them a lot easier.
@Manwithabook did you check your "accumulate faith" button, you might have accidentally clicked it, and that would be the reasons why it went over the "level up"
@Torm There's strategy involved, you work your way up with peasants and swordsman to defend them, steadily increasing income. As far as the fights go it simulates the fights. To increase odds i would recommend trying new strategies such as using zombie chickens to lure away hits.
it seems as for very hard you can't survive the first year unless you pick a certain place such as japan that gives a buff right away as the enemy sends three militia which can kill the 1 swordsman you can afford with the 1000 gold you start with
10 cents for a kred, 30 kreds for 500 bollars, 1 bollar = 3minutes so 500 bollars = 1500 minutes which will cost 3 dollars (U.S) so 1,500 minutes is what you can get with 3 dollars which is a very good deal.
A note to the developer of this game:I have tested out how well i would be in the volcano area with my new buildings and my troops got stuck on the road causing them and anyone behind them to stay in that spot: Just to warm you all
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