Aim for at least 50% more food than you consume. Food shortages are devastating and will quickly trigger game-ending rebellions.
The developers provide a series of video and text tutorials that are essential for learning the complex UI. If you'd like, I can help you with: Specific faction guides (Sparta, Athens, or Macedonia) Explaining how the Mythology system works Troubleshooting extraction errors for your .rar files Which part of the game are you focusing on right now? Imperiums.Greek.Wars..v02.12.2022.part2.rar
If you lack a resource (like stone or iron), look for factions with a surplus. Trade non-perishable resources to AI factions who are struggling with food. Military & Expansion Aim for at least 50% more food than you consume