Complete noob. Sorry if this is unimportant - but I can find nothing about beginner protection. Is there any? Or can other players start attacking you the moment you sign up?
Answer: there is no beginner protection in Ikariam. Mayby in latest versions...
Updated: Beginner protection has been finally implemented in game as of Patch 0.3.2. Ifaigios 14:13, November 21, 2009 (UTC)