F2P From Zero #1 - 400K Power on Day 1!

Storyline / Progression (Rise of Kingdoms – “Project Hell”)

• This video launches a free-to-play (F2P) series documenting a new Rise of Kingdoms account through KVK2 (and possibly beyond).
• The creator joins an organized/project-target kingdom that has just opened, explaining what’s different from a standard new-account start and how early progression works inside an organized group.

Key Differences in Starting an Organized Project

• Extra rewards: Starting via the kingdom “begin new journey” option grants additional rewards (free, but not game-breaking).
• Opening tutorial differences:
  • No special animations / Ethel-related intro / extra scout missions—just the basic classic start.
  • Whether you get the “new tutorial” vs “old tutorial” appears to depend on the kingdom/account rollout (Lilith may vary it by kingdom).
• Kingdom choice restrictions (when two kingdoms release simultaneously):
  • Some accounts only see one kingdom, others only see the other.
  • Suggested workarounds if your intended kingdom doesn’t appear:
    • Create the character using a different email
    • Use a different Facebook account
    • Try another device (phone vs PC), since visibility can differ

Early Gameplay Highlights (Day 1 Launch → First Day Results)

• Alliance gift chests are extremely beneficial for F2P
  • The creator receives more chests than in their prior start.
  • This translates into lots of VIP points, keys, speedups, gems, etc.
  • High alliance spending by others generates alliance credits, enabling faster alliance progress.
• Alliance Fortress building timing
  • Began building the first alliance fortress about 1 hour after kingdom open.
• Power milestones
  • Reached about 200,000 power around 6 hours after launch.
  • At recording time (still ~9 hours left in Day 1), the account is slightly over 400,000 power.

Critical F2P Systems & Mode Tips Mentioned

Crystal Treasures & Barbarian Forts (Alliance value)

• After ~7 hours, the alliance opened its first crystal treasure.
• Key takeaways:
  • Crystal treasures are a major ongoing source of speedups for F2P.
  • Barbarian forts matter—even if they seem “boring”—because they effectively fund a large portion of early progression speedups.

World Wanderer (daily value)

• Once per day, complete a small task/interaction/short text to progress.
• Rewards aren’t huge individually, but they add up over time—so don’t miss daily completion.

Path of Vengeance / Expedition unlock

• Expedition is no longer unlocked via old progression.
• It requires completing stage 200 of Path of Vengeance first.
• Early Expedition commander recommendation:
  • Sunzu and Saou (easy to obtain/upgrade, strong enough to carry early stages)

Trading Post / Farm synergy

• Unlocks at City Hall level 12.
• Lets you move resources between the main account and farm accounts.
• Becomes especially important later when upgrades are extremely resource-heavy.

Lucern Scrolls (battle pass style)

• Also unlocked at City Hall level 12.
• Positioned as high value for a low-cost paid track (~$5), providing resources, speedups, and materials.
• The creator mentions a separate video for “best purchases by value,” noting many bundles may not be worth it.

Commander conversations / golden key

• At City Hall level 12, you can talk with certain commanders inside your city.
• The first conversation grants a golden key.
• Tip: click/tap commanders waiting in your city—many players miss it.

Alliance Structure / Project Strategy Notes

• The creator’s project has four main alliances holding the top four kingdom ranking positions.
• Alliance gift levels are balanced, distributing spenders across alliances rather than one alliance carrying everything.
• Their personal power rank is around 91st and likely to drop as more spenders grow.
• They note: Day-1 ranking isn’t as important for KVK/KbK usefulness as consistency.

Day 1 Progression Strategy (Power, Commanders, Tech, Scouting)

Commander investment approach

• More than half of power comes from commanders.
• Rule: only heavily invest in commanders you actively use
  • Others can remain around level 10 until needed.

Current Path of Vengeance / Expedition status

• Path of Vengeance: stuck at stage 272
  • Current lineup emphasizes accessible early commanders:
    • Sunzu, Saou, Joan of Arc, Lancelot, Tamoa Gozen
  • Expedition barbarian commander: Buudaca
• Expedition: stuck at stage 20
  • Reason: not enough troops yet (and commanders may be slightly underleveled)
  • Tip: don’t panic—difficulty ramps up; return later after upgrades

Technology priorities (economy first)

• Focus is primarily economic research.
• Biggest priority: Writing, since it increases research speed.
• Military tech is not rushed yet:
  • No immediate push for tier four units
  • Aim to collect discounts first so later military upgrades cost less and take less time

Scouting efficiency

• Roughly 30% of the map explored.
• Methods used:
  • manual scouting
  • occasional auto-explore
  • sending scouts to distant cities to reduce active input during travel
• Early scouting goals:
  • find villages, caves, passes, and as much territory as possible
• Even small rewards collectively provide a significant account boost.

Plans for “Day 2” Mentioned

• The Day 2 video will cover:
  • the Lowhar event
  • why the first action point bottle should be saved for it
  • expected early value in commander EXP/resources/rewards

Gamers / Sources Featured (End of video)

• Seal Gaming (the creator)