Template:Learning To Play

Like any RTS there is a learning curve.

Try the following to ramp up quickly:

• read the in-game player guide
• play the game tutorial
• read the community guides: https://exodusesports.com/guides/
• explore units using sandbox mode, the sandbox organiser mod and the unit database: https://palobby.com/units/
• review every game you play using chronocam at the end of your game
• watch replays (with caps lock on to see orders) including the top 10 gold, platinum and uber players (gold will be easier to emulate if you are new)
• watch videos
• practice against the AI in skirmish mode (your goal is to beat 2 x Absurd AI consistently)
• practice against different Queller AI Uber personalities: https://exodusesports.com/guides/improving-planetary-annihilation-ai/
• work your way up the Skills Pyramid: https://exodusesports.com/guides/the-planetary-annihilation-pyramid/
• have fun even if you're losing (it takes time to learn)

Tips for spherical planets:

• disable pole lock and use align to north pole (default keybind: n)
• learn to use middle mouse to grab and alt middle mouse to rotate

You will get used to playing on spherical planets. Once you do it's hard to go back to flat maps.