i would be happy to help you
first, follow the quests and READ what they say, it will help you learn the basics
second, join a helpful alliance, to do this you ned an embassy,
if you let your mouse hover or some things it will give you info on requirments etc.
don't use your last 5 game coins, don't try to start your own allance, and buil buil buil
this game runs 24/7
any other questions, please provide spcifics, easier to answer