Author Archives: zombiebbq
I had a surprising number of people ask me this week, so I made a flowchart:
Governor’s Guide
Unless you are a dictator, becoming governor of a state requires state-wide cooperation. So…you’ve made it! You’re governor! Now what? Here is a complete guide to becoming governor, and what to do once you get there.
Shout out to my friend Ms Keriii, who invented England.
Shield Mechanics While Gathering
…And Other Gathering Stuff Many people don’t know that you can prevent a tile hit by raising a shield. Here’s how it works… Also, tips for avoiding accidental tile hits, and how to attack dead bases to get resources!
Quick Tip – Set Building Captain A little-used feature is that R5 and Militarist (and possibly one other officer position – not sure) can set a new building captain. In the example above (Alliance Clash / Water War), clicking the … Continue reading
Psychopath Test
Ever wonder if you (or someone else) is a psychopath? Click here to find out!
Drink Your Beer Cold
A calorie is the amount of energy required to raise 1 milliliter of water 1 degree Celsius. A food calorie is really 1000 calories, or a kilocalorie. Therefore a food calorie is the amount of energy required to raise 1 … Continue reading
Demystifying the Mystery Shop
I get a lot of questions about the Mystery Shop…such as “is this a good trade (value)?” and “should I trade resources for speedups?” Here are your answers to those questions and more!
Feast Guide
Although Feast is fairly self-explanatory, here is a guide to answer a few frequently-asked questions.
Resource Calculator has been updated (Again)! Added a calculator to determine how many boxes you need for a target amount of resources. Added a column for resources that you already have, so that the calculator subtracts for you. Check it … Continue reading
Guide – Alliance Territory
Detailed explanation of how Alliance Territory works. This can be a very confusing topic for new R4/R5, so here is a resource to help you figure it out.
Fox’s Quizopedia
Quickly find answers to Fox’s Quiz ** Updated 7/25/2025 *** 300 total questions are in the list! Added more detailed instructions