Newbie

[ManInGray]

Im a newbie to this game, how should I start my first game?

[gibson]

Try the walkthrough:

http://www.shrapnelgames.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=74;t=000891

After that, a few games as a fairly simple nation (most people recommend Ulm or Man) against some easy AI opponents to get a feel for things. Everyone learns differently, so try a bunch of things and see what works best for you. Additionally, try the search link in the upper-right...searches for "newbie" or "new" will likely have some good tips.