Round table

The first week is more about scouting and gathering resources; there isn't a serious army yet, so it's not really possible to engage in major battles. Although, it's often possible to capture 1-2 villages.

But some players want action and battles right from the first week. I once played on Hypercube, fighting on three fronts. It was challenging, but I managed to clear the respawn point (starting from the first day) with minimal losses and started infiltrating neighboring villages on the third or fourth day. Trying to manage four fronts at once is very difficult. I think a Hyperpyramid with three poor Trebuchets would be more interesting.

Overall, it's good to play with Stronghold and Swamp on these types of maps, preferably with a special ability focused on the tent; it's more difficult to play with Conflux. These factions have a decent respawn point that can be cleared. It's risky to play with Castle, Necropolis, and Tower in the early days; you can't do without a good mage.