# Gems of War new player question **URL:** \ **Category:** Uncategorized\ **Created:** [April 7, 2023, 2:27pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/gems-of-war-new-player-question/79456 "2023-04-07T14:27:03Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![BustaBust](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/9f8e36/32.png) [@BustaBust](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/BustaBust)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2023, 2:27pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/gems-of-war-new-player-question/79456/1 "2023-04-07T14:27:03Z")
Hello. I am really thinking about investing alot of time and some money into Gems of War however im worried about player the count. The game won’t be shutting the game down anytime soon will it? I really hope this game last a long time since I’m going to start playing. Any information you can give me on longevity of the game would be fantastic thank you ---
**Author:** ![gow](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e9c0ed/32.png) [@gow](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/gow)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2023, 2:34pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/gems-of-war-new-player-question/79456/2 "2023-04-07T14:34:32Z")
Well according to this post it doesn’t seem it will get shut down any time soon > [@Gems of War 2023 Roadmap](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/gems-of-war-2023-roadmap/78407): > > GEMS OF WAR 2023 ROADMAP Greetings, Adventurers! The new year is upon us, so let’s take some time to have a quick recap of 2022, and then take a look at the next 6 months (and more!) ahead in Gems of War! First, to recap 2022 and to drop a few mysterious hints about some long term plans, a word from the Creative Lead, Steve “Sirrian” Fawkner… Season’s Greetings to you all! 2022 has been an amazing year for Gems of War, for its community, and for the very talented team at Infinity Plus Two w… ---
**Author:** ![BustaBust](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/9f8e36/32.png) [@BustaBust](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/BustaBust)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2023, 2:41pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/gems-of-war-new-player-question/79456/3 "2023-04-07T14:41:14Z")
Thank you so much!! ---
**Author:** ![Draegor](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/draegor/32/70763_2.png) [@Draegor](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Draegor)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2023, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/gems-of-war-new-player-question/79456/4 "2023-04-14T20:57:02Z")
Hi, welcome to the game! Quick tip, theres a couple of great youtube guides to help you get started, look for beginner videos. Hope you have loads of fun!!