Yeah someone needs to create a DO NOT DO WHAT THESE PEOPLE DID guide, and post all of these in it.
I share your first mistake, I spent my first three months in the Gov of a very small alliance that wasn't going anywheres. It made me realize why so many members split off and formed Sparta. :lol:
Buying 2000 land in money I had accumilated recruiting for said small alliance.
Being greedy with my tech, by not wanting to tech raid.
Not standing up for my beliefs and values, I let older nations who thought they knew best tell me what to do, including how to act. Lasted around 6 months and I may not be seen as "nice" anymore but at least I speak my mind
Over deploying twice in a war with no war chest. Anarchy and bill lock are great!
Having to delete for two months, I wish I had just tried to get a sitter. I hate seeing people I started with so much bigger, and no they will not get my tech. I think I'll be greedy again :lol: