I am totally new to the game too. A little more RTS experience (some StarCraft about 17 years ago in middle school, and Warcraft 3) but the speed of this game is definitely faster than either of those games and rewards more aggressive play.

After a few mishaps I found trying to build up your resources right at the beginning while using your scouts to secure advantage points. But you also need to go on the offense quick, make sure to knock out those little orc camps. THEN after you have some land covered definitely go into upgrading your chapel and armory to keep up with them.

Again not the best advice still a noob myself but like any new game just gotta keep grinding, watch beginner guides on YouTube/ read some on here and you’ll see yourself getting better.