Beginner Intro
From Conflict of Nations Wiki
Conflict of Nations is a real time based approach on modern strategy. Take the role of a Military Commander leading your nation to victory. To win, you will need to reach the Victory Point limit (which will scale depending if you are in a coalition or not) To achieve a global presence, you will need to engage in Diplomatic relations with other players. You can see the presence and progress of other Nations on the News. Be sure not to neglect this and take your time to get comfortable with it. To protect yourself and your nation, you will need to utilise your Military_Doctrine to get a strong force in the early game, using your Units to their maximum potential.
These Units will protect your vitals, your cities. The most important City you will have is your Capital. To ensure victorious campaigns, you will need to understand the intricacies of Combat, otherwise you will be frustrated at the outcome of blindly rushing to a force garrisoned in a City.
Once you successfully conquer a City, do not neglect it. The morale of your population will be low due to the recent war for said City. This increases the chance for Insurgents to uprise and conquer your land again.
As you progress throughout the game you will need to utilise Research for the best edge in Combat & new Units for you to use. Understanding the mechanics of Vision in the game will keep you on your toes to anticipate undetected movement.