Can someone give me advice?

I am a serious "newbie" in this game. I haven't even played the actual game yet. I have been under a shield since I started. I've been trying to keep up with the forums, and I think that I may have done everything wrong. I think I upgraded too fast. I may have focused on the wrong areas. I can't even figure out how to take a screenshot to get some pointers. I think my first mistake was getting the extra shields and not just throwing myself in the game instead of building up all this needless anticipation. Now my shield is about to run out and I'm really panicky about this whole thing. Once I learned that I won't lose my buildings after being attacked, I became less scared of that. But I'm still not real comfortable with the idea of attacking people. So I guess what I'm wondering is this...can this game be played without attacking anyone? Is it even worth it? Will I find that once I actually start playing, it isn't as frightening as I am making it out to be? Should I just delete clash of clans and go back to hay day where I don't have to worry about raiding someone's farm and stealing their produce? :) And if I do that, will my village still be visible to you all who are still playing?
I'm sure that so many of you are completely disgusted with me right now...me too! But I would really appreciate any advice anyone might have for me...other than "suck it up, little sissy girl!"...cuz I keep hearing that in my head anyway. :)

hey there, it's just part of the game. you can't make enough resources from the pumps and mines to cover upgrading but once you start playing online you should love it. all is explained here for starting out

http://clashofclans.wikia.com/wiki/F...l_Newbie_Guide

if you're not planning to attack anyone, you should stick to hayday..

and yes, your village will still be visible and available for raids even if you delete the app from your device.

I am at TH5, level 21. I have 4 gold mines at level 6, 3 elixir pumps at level 5 and 1 at lvl 6. A lvl 2 mortar, 2 lvl 5 cannons & 1 lvl 4 cannon. 3 level 4 archer towers. Is this about average for someone who has yet to even come out from under a shield, ever?

I have checked out flammy's thing and it was very helpful. I just feel two things...1) that I am just some sitting duck that is gonna get blasted regularly. And 2) that I will offend someone if I attack them. I know...I'm a wuss. And even if I do, I don't think I will be very good at it...I'm not even very successful in attacking the goblins. :)

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Originally Posted by Raindragon

I am at TH5, level 21. I have 4 gold mines at level 6, 3 elixir pumps at level 5 and 1 at lvl 6. A lvl 2 mortar, 2 lvl 5 cannons & 1 lvl 4 cannon. 3 level 4 archer towers. Is this about average for someone who has yet to even come out from under a shield, ever?

I have checked out flammy's thing and it was very helpful. I just feel two things...1) that I am just some sitting duck that is gonna get blasted regularly. And 2) that I will offend someone if I attack them. I know...I'm a wuss. And even if I do, I don't think I will be very good at it...I'm not even very successful in attacking the goblins. :)

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1. You will get raided. It's part of the game.
2. It's part of the game to raid others. Do it often. You can't succeed by simply living off your mines and collectors. Some of your raids will fail. Build more troops and try again.

Okay, okay...I think I just needed to see my thoughts written down and out of my head...

no worries...I'm just gonna "sack" up and see where this game takes me. Sorry for the public panic attack...won't happen again.

if i were you, i would restart from scratch and not waste gems on shields (and the gems that will complete your first buildings)... unless you have used real money... happy gaming!

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Originally Posted by kolokoy

if i were you, i would restart from scratch and not waste gems on shields (and the gems that will complete your first buildings)... unless you have used real money... happy gaming!

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I did spend ten bucks. :( I thought you couldn't start from scratch? Am I misunderstanding?

it's just a game, relax. give the battle a go and see what happens.

Attacking is the fun part. Watch Flammy's LP to get a feel for what it's like to attack other villages. We'd all rather not be successfully attacked, but it doesn't ruin our day when it happens. Build a strong base, not anxiety.

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Originally Posted by Raindragon

I did spend ten bucks. :( I thought you couldn't start from scratch? Am I misunderstanding?

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i'm quite not sure as I haven't done this... i'll try to do this when i get home.

Requirements:
- you will need another GC account
- another device

Steps:
1. Create new GC in new device
2. Install CoC in the new device
3. play CoC - at least start with building some buildings
4. Logout the GC you are using in your first device
5. Login the new GC in your first device
6. If asked if you want to load your "new" town - click confirm

hope anyone has done this and confirm if this is possible...

just take a deep breath and dive in! noone will get offended if you attack them.. its all part of the game :)

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Originally Posted by kolokoy

i'm quite not sure as I haven't done this... i'll try to do this when i get home.

Requirements:
- you will need another GC account
- another device

Steps:
1. Create new GC in new device
2. Install CoC in the new device
3. play CoC - at least start with building some buildings
4. Logout the GC you are using in your first device
5. Login the new GC in your first device
6. If asked if you want to load your "new" town - click confirm

hope anyone has done this and confirm if this is possible...

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I don't have a GC account. I just figured out how to take a screenshot. Now if I can just get it here...

i think I'm done with my nerves and will just see what happens. But if I can get this picture on here, maybe you can tell me for sure if I should just start over...be back soon.

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Originally Posted by Raindragon

I don't have a GC account. I just figured out how to take a screenshot. Now if I can just get it here...

i think I'm done with my nerves and will just see what happens. But if I can get this picture on here, maybe you can tell me for sure if I should just start over...be back soon.

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I can't figure it out...oh well.

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Originally Posted by myblim

just take a deep breath and dive in! noone will get offended if you attack them.. its all part of the game :)

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Thanx. That's what I'm about to do...in less than an hour. Wish me luck. :)

Month and a half ago I was just as nervous.My shield was running out I and was unsure what to do.
Then I canceled my shield and attacked someone just to see how it is.That was my biggest mistake, waiting so long before attacking people.Its so much fun.
Watching videos will help you later on, first you have to get that feeling and understand how things work in this game.
But don't worry, people that you are going to fight are same like you.No experience and crappy bases.

One more advice for you.Don't upgrade your TH before you finish building and upgrading everything else.

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Originally Posted by Malta071

Month and a half ago I was just as nervous.My shield was running out I and was unsure what to do.
Then I canceled my shield and attacked someone just to see how it is.That was my biggest mistake, waiting so long before attacking people.Its so much fun.
Watching videos will help you later on, first you have to get that feeling and understand how things work in this game.
But don't worry, people that you are going to fight are same like you.No experience and crappy bases.

One more advice for you.Don't upgrade your TH before you finish building and upgrading everything else.

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Thank you. That makes me feel better. I am officially at no shield. So far all's quiet. I might just go try out an attack. :)

thanx, everyone, for the support.

YES! i'm gonna find you in the game now, and take all your gold.

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Originally Posted by facescraper

YES! i'm gonna find you in the game now, and take all your gold.

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:) not much there right now, but I'm going to sleep now. Give it a few hours and it's all yours. :)

...you warriors, and your ulterior motives. :)

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Originally Posted by Malta071

Month and a half ago I was just as nervous.My shield was running out I and was unsure what to do.
Then I canceled my shield and attacked someone just to see how it is.That was my biggest mistake, waiting so long before attacking people.Its so much fun.
Watching videos will help you later on, first you have to get that feeling and understand how things work in this game.
But don't worry, people that you are going to fight are same like you.No experience and crappy bases.

One more advice for you.Don't upgrade your TH before you finish building and upgrading everything else.

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yeah... attacking is fun! i have wrote this many times but for the thread starter, i will write this again:

i bought 250 gems for a week shield to upgrade my TH to level 6... what happened was before the shield runs out, i got the money to upgrade to TH7... this was the time i was not open to attacking...

well... not that bad anyways i think as I have upgraded 2x...

BUT!!!!

after my first attack... OMG!!! wasted my 250 gems for a week shield.. should have saved it for my 4th builder... currently has 325 gems... if i did not use my 250, it should be 575... half way for my 4th builder... lols...

anyways... just enjoying the game.

i created a new account which, in my first buildings, i did not use any gems (as from the tutorial, you are instructed to use at least 5 to 10 gems to build the buildings instantly). :o

and within an hour... i have attacked other towns... --> didn't wait for the 3 days shield to finish... lol

I'm sorry
Is this some kind of counselling centre for the infirm :p :p
I wake up with no other thought than to see if my wallet still has money and elixir in it
First thing I do is check my camp and make sure all is well
I check my camp between operations and between patients in clinic
It does not matter that clinic will overrun just as long as I get more gold :) :p

Phew...I thought I was the only one raiding between flu inoculations...
*patients* Nurse Supergeek is it true the vaccine contains strains of the virus itself...
*me* uhh one second...I'm in a heated battle with a Archer Queen, and this broad is winning...

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Originally Posted by Horus40k

I'm sorry
Is this some kind of counselling centre for the infirm :p :p
I wake up with no other thought than to see if my wallet still has money and elixir in it
First thing I do is check my camp and make sure all is well
I check my camp between operations and between patients in clinic
It does not matter that clinic will overrun just as long as I get more gold :) :p

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You can play without ever attacking anyone, however, you will still get attacked. One personal friend and clan mate plays a "peaceful" game and is progressing just fine.

If you choose to play like this, your goal should be to immediately max out mines and collectors. Also, spend your resources on upgrades as quickly as you can, rather than holding on to it, where it can be stolen.

Log in as often as convenient when you don't have a shield because the loot percentage is lower from your storage than from your collectors. In other words, they can steal more from an uncollected mine than from your gold storage.

You'll also need to build up your defenses over time to protect your resources while saving up for big upgrades.

You can safely ignore offensive (troop and spell) stuff, but revenges can be lucrative, and you'll be missing out.

Since you will never get any trophies except through defense, you might want to leave your town hall on the perimeter of your village to get shields.

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Originally Posted by mediapluck

You can play without ever attacking anyone, however, you will still get attacked. One personal friend and clan mate plays a "peaceful" game and is progressing just fine.

If you choose to play like this, your goal should be to immediately max out mines and collectors. Also, spend your resources on upgrades as quickly as you can, rather than holding on to it, where it can be stolen.

Log in as often as convenient when you don't have a shield because the loot percentage is lower from your storage than from your collectors. In other words, they can steal more from an uncollected mine than from your gold storage.

You'll also need to build up your defenses over time to protect your resources while saving up for big upgrades.

You can safely ignore offensive (troop and spell) stuff, but revenges can be lucrative, and you'll be missing out.

Since you will never get any trophies except through defense, you might want to leave your town hall on the perimeter of your village to get shields.

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thanx. This is exactly what I was wondering. I think my game will end up being more like your friend's than anything. But I think I will try an attack or two just to see what it's like...as soon as I get a chance.

but one question...when you all say "log in", what do you mean? I don't have a GC account and am not a member of Facebook, either. I'm assuming that when I open the game I am logged in, is that wrong?

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Originally Posted by Raindragon

thanx. This is exactly what I was wondering. I think my game will end up being more like your friend's than anything. But I think I will try an attack or two just to see what it's like...as soon as I get a chance.

but one question...when you all say "log in", what do you mean? I don't have a GC account and am not a member of Facebook, either. I'm assuming that when I open the game I am logged in, is that wrong?

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In this case log in means "play the game".

However you should create a GC account or else you risk losing everything if something happens to your device.

The thing is , no one is really going to be offended or annoyed if you attack them. Unless you do something silly like killing their barb king for no reason ( you should be ashamed) or you loot them for 300k of each ( you should be proud) then they aren't likely to be annoyed, or even revenge you unless you have good resources . That said, you can play peacefully, but it is slow, sometimes painfully so. I would just do what you think is the most fun. :)

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Originally Posted by Alticus

The thing is , no one is really going to be offended or annoyed if you attack them. Unless you do something silly like killing their barb king for no reason ( you should be ashamed) or you loot them for 300k of each ( you should be proud) then they aren't likely to be annoyed, or even revenge you unless you have good resources . That said, you can play peacefully, but it is slow, sometimes painfully so. I would just do what you think is the most fun. :)

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Agreed. Hard to step wrong if you chose to play the way you find most enjoyable.

I used to be more annoyed when there was no replay and I did understand the gameplay. After replays were introduced and I learned a lot more about the game it's easier to accept attacks, I still don't like losing a buch of resources but at this point if they can get them they probably desereve them.

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Originally Posted by Raindragon

I am a serious "newbie" in this game. I haven't even played the actual game yet. I have been under a shield since I started. I've been trying to keep up with the forums, and I think that I may have done everything wrong. I think I upgraded too fast. I may have focused on the wrong areas. I can't even figure out how to take a screenshot to get some pointers. I think my first mistake was getting the extra shields and not just throwing myself in the game instead of building up all this needless anticipation. Now my shield is about to run out and I'm really panicky about this whole thing. Once I learned that I won't lose my buildings after being attacked, I became less scared of that. But I'm still not real comfortable with the idea of attacking people. So I guess what I'm wondering is this...can this game be played without attacking anyone? Is it even worth it? Will I find that once I actually start playing, it isn't as frightening as I am making it out to be? Should I just delete clash of clans and go back to hay day where I don't have to worry about raiding someone's farm and stealing their produce? :) And if I do that, will my village still be visible to you all who are still playing?
I'm sure that so many of you are completely disgusted with me right now...me too! But I would really appreciate any advice anyone might have for me...other than "suck it up, little sissy girl!"...cuz I keep hearing that in my head anyway. :)

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Welcome to the forum

I'm in the same situ ... Level 70 and clueless :o

Same, although 62 levels behind

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Originally Posted by Somerandomguy64

Same, although 62 levels behind

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Hye, friends with you on GC, you arent behind, just take it slow. If your in a clan that doesnt give good advice then thats not youyr clan. I always ask my clan for advice and they galdfully help. Hint to have, id upgrade your blocks first, all pink is better than where your at. Dont try for the xbows. Where your standing just work on other stuff. Youll be alright. Also you know my gc and my gamename(peace) so if youd like, stop by at my clan man :)

Thanx everyone! I'm not too nervous about it, and am actually a little excited to try out my first attack now that I understand that it's not rude. :) I'm sure it seems like I'm stalling, but things have gotten kind of crazy, and I haven't really had the time to put into the game that I normally do. I'm about to go on a rampage once I can tear myself away from the forums. :)

one strange thing...my shield has been gone since last night, and no one has attacked me yet. Does it usually take this long?

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Originally Posted by ActionMonkey

Well said.

Men, well or boys rather ( and yes, they are almost always male), with small... hmm... well you know... "egos"... sometimes have an urge to behave like idiots - they seem to think that insulting others will make them look bigger and stronger, when it in fact only make them look even smaller.

Good luck in our futire endevors btw, hope you enjoy attacking other bases as much as most of us do, that's one of the best parts of the game for me. That and the feeling you get when you see an enemy utterly fail when attacking your own base. Come back here and just ask if you need advise, but it's not that bad. Takes a few tried to figure it out, but its totally worth it.

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Thanx, actionmonkey, and "well said" right back at you. :)

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Originally Posted by Raindragon

I am a serious "newbie" in this game. I haven't even played the actual game yet. I have been under a shield since I started. I've been trying to keep up with the forums, and I think that I may have done everything wrong. I think I upgraded too fast. I may have focused on the wrong areas. I can't even figure out how to take a screenshot to get some pointers. I think my first mistake was getting the extra shields and not just throwing myself in the game instead of building up all this needless anticipation. Now my shield is about to run out and I'm really panicky about this whole thing. Once I learned that I won't lose my buildings after being attacked, I became less scared of that. But I'm still not real comfortable with the idea of attacking people. So I guess what I'm wondering is this...can this game be played without attacking anyone? Is it even worth it? Will I find that once I actually start playing, it isn't as frightening as I am making it out to be? Should I just delete clash of clans and go back to hay day where I don't have to worry about raiding someone's farm and stealing their produce? :) And if I do that, will my village still be visible to you all who are still playing?
I'm sure that so many of you are completely disgusted with me right now...me too! But I would really appreciate any advice anyone might have for me...other than "suck it up, little sissy girl!"...cuz I keep hearing that in my head anyway. :)

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I'd recommend quitting

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Originally Posted by LordPothog

I'd recommend quitting

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Nah, raindragon shouldn't quit.

I say go for it...have patience...and no, attacking is not rude lol..just part of the game...

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Originally Posted by LordPothog

I'd recommend quitting

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Wow! That WAS fun! Still feels a LITTLE rude, though. :) I just got a notification that I got my first raid...I'm gonna go check it out...okay, I get the appeal now. :)

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Originally Posted by Raindragon

Thanx everyone! I'm not too nervous about it, and am actually a little excited to try out my first attack now that I understand that it's not rude. :) I'm sure it seems like I'm stalling, but things have gotten kind of crazy, and I haven't really had the time to put into the game that I normally do. I'm about to go on a rampage once I can tear myself away from the forums. :)

one strange thing...my shield has been gone since last night, and no one has attacked me yet. Does it usually take this long?

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Cant wait to heard the tales of the timid.

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Originally Posted by Raindragon

Wow! That WAS fun! Still feels a LITTLE rude, though. :) I just got a notification that I got my first raid...I'm gonna go check it out...okay, I get the appeal now. :)

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Hahaha. Welcome to the dark side.

Soon you will see how fun it is to truly revel in mayhem and destruction! And it's not rude, it's part of the game. Just keep raiding :)

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Originally Posted by ActionMonkey

Hahaha. Welcome to the dark side.

Soon you will see how fun it is to truly revel in mayhem and destruction! And it's not rude, it's part of the game. Just keep raiding :)

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I can't seem to stop now. :)

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Originally Posted by Raindragon

I can't seem to stop now. :)

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Great to hear.

Don't forget to upgrade your barracks, army camps, and your research in your laboratory. Those three areas decide your offensive power and will let you be even more successfull in your attacks. The upgrades may not seem like much in the beginning, but they make a huge difference together.

do u need a counselor?

When you are attacking notice that little "next" button in the bottom right corner. Use that button to find suitable targets for your attacks. If defenses looks too tough or there are very little resources to gain just press that "next" button and you will get a new target.