This level is the first one after the tutorial and it took me 8 hours to complete it (without buying anything).
It might just be my opinion, but it feels too long for a first level.
I feel like we should add an intermediary level before it, something that can be completed in 1h or 2h. Otherwise the curve might be too steep for some.

I feel like its missing a bunch of smelters.

you have a bunch of mines giving lots of ore, but so far I only found 1 smelter. More smelters = more bars & less ore. Since you need bars for Techs, you just can't progress fast enough without more smelters. Bars also sell for more so you can afford the expensive upgrades a little bit faster.

Having more smelters would make that game just a lot faster....


Is the layout of mines and chests the same for everyone btw?

It is the same for everyone.

There is a second smelter on the Castles level.

I think the fact that you have more ore than you can use for smelters is a feature, not a problem.

However, I agree with rak, a first level should be faster without paying for stuff.

Edited 7/9/2020 12:48:27

Yeah, I think of the lack of smelters (or their inefficiency) as a feature too.
That tells you you don't need to upgrade your copper mines, and you should sell your copper ore directly.

Totally agree. I am a fan of difficult challenges but starting easy to draw people in is a good tactic and make the challenges harder as you progress. Don't forget to always advertise warzone. Got hooked playing the tutorial just now but it is very addicting. I like it. Already upgraded my command post to lvl 2 on the castle waiting for the treasure cache.

Are those random spawns? I feel like some things should be more randomized or it feels like you're being strung along. Enjoy the experience and have to say it is well planned, well executed.

Edited 7/12/2020 18:35:55

According to Fizzer, 8 hours is quite fast, because you aren't exactly meant to look over your Warzone Idle game.

That's why it's called "idle", you're meant to leave and then come back a few hours later.