Mastering basic controls and hotkeys will significantly improve your gameplay speed and efficiency. Left-click to select units or buildings. Right-click to issue commands (move, attack, gather). Drag a box with your left mouse button to select multiple units. Double-clicking a unit selects all units of that type on screen. Essential hotkeys include 'Q' for Villager, 'W' for Military, 'E' for Economic, and 'R' for Religious buildings. 'Spacebar' centers the camera on your last alert. 'Ctrl + Number' assigns a control group, and pressing the number twice centers the camera on that group. Practice these in a skirmish game to build muscle memory.
