butterflymom
Level: Roachling
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I've started to play Leylines and I must say that I am having difficulties understanding it. When I move my units, what is it that I am doing? Am I moving them to protect the city? Also, every time I end a turn, does it mean I am advancing to the next day? I've gone over the manual and tutorial several times and am just not getting it.

wonkyth
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I'm probably not qualified to say much about LeyLines, because I haven't played it In ages.
You are trying to conquer all the enemies, by attacking their cities with your troops.
when you end your turn, every other player (whether they are human players or not)has their turn, and then it is your turn.
one turn is one week.

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Radiant
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You move your units for three purposes. First, to explore more of the map. Second, to claim resources (gold mines and leylines, in particular) when you find them. And third, to attack enemies when you find them.

Aside from that, it is always good to leave some of your units INSIDE your city for defense. It is wise to put some thought into which units are good explorers, good defenders, or good attackers. For humans, this would include scouts, pikemen and knights, respectively.

A "turn" is called a "week" in Leylines, so yes, whenever you end a turn, you are advancing to the next week. Most buildings, units and spells in the game take a few weeks to complete.


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butterflymom
Level: Roachling
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Thanks for clarifying. It does help. Will have to keep trying and being more patient until I learn it.