USS Long Beach

Well, thanks to the info so far. But I need a reference point to start. A good explanation of each component and how it fits together. But it's not a big deal. I'm use to buying games and then putting them on the shelf. Which I'm afraid this one is going to end up there. Nothing against the game developers or the players, I just expect more documentation and information. I don't think it should be incumbent upon the player to devote his life to figuring out a game. A game, by definition, is entertainment. A little info goes a long way to avoid frustrating the buyer, or potential buyers.

I have tried to play this game but I can't figure out anything. Literally anything. I started with the naval academy but nothing is explained. What is fore and aft balancing and why do I care? That would be one of about 50 questions. Today I jumped to the Destroyer scenario that is against one CA and a few transports. I thought I got more than one destroyer and I see a reference to destroyer I,II, and III in the build screen but I only end up with one, Which is sunk in about 5 minutes. I can't begin to build a ship, way too complicated, so I always choose auto-build ,but still end up with one ship. Which is probably better because I would never be able to control three ships anyway. I tried a couple of videos, but the guy seemed to know less than me. ANy suggestions?