Editing Getting Started with Utopia

== Role & Style of Play ==

In Utopia, focusing on a clear role helps shape your strategy. The four main role categories are:

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! style="width:25%; background:#f7f7f7; padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;" | Thieves
! style="width:25%; background:#e6f0ff; padding:10px; border:1px solid #aaccee;" | Mages
! style="width:25%; background:#fff4e6; padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddb87c;" | Attackers
! style="width:25%; background:#e8f7e8; padding:10px; border:1px solid #a8d8a8;" | Hybrids
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* Masters of stealth and covert operations  
* Specialize in:
** Eliminating enemy troops silently  
** Economic sabotage  
** Propaganda campaigns  
* Excel at gathering intelligence  
* The **Rogue** personality enhances their abilities
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* Wield powerful Arcane magic  
* Cast spells that:
** Strengthen your province  
** Weaken enemies  
* Wizards are acquired gradually, not trained directly  
* The **Mystic** personality boosts mage guilds and grants special spells
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* Focus on military might and aggression  
* Launch attacks to:
** Capture enemy land  
** Destroy enemy buildings  
** Massacre thieves, wizards and peasantry
* Ideal for players who prefer direct combat
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* Combine two roles for flexible strategies:  
** Attacker/Thief (AT) — stealth + aggression  
** Attacker/Mage (AM) — magic + force  
* Hybrids create well-rounded provinces capable of adapting to many situations
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== Race & Personality ==

Choose [[Races and Personalities]] that fit your preferred role and playstyle. Small bonuses accumulate into major advantages over time.


== Buildings ==

Build strong infrastructure to support power and [[growth]]. Peaceful development often complements military strategies.

== Arts & Sciences ==

Invest in [[science]] for steady, long-term bonuses. Though subtle initially, these benefits grow and provide valuable advantages.

== Military ==

Balance troop drafting and wages carefully to maintain a strong defense without harming your economy. Collaborate with kingdom allies to improve your military strength.

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