Yeah, same story here, and I'm sure almost every player has the same blues to sing. Well, we all learn, don't we? Expanding storage units is the way to go, and as for troops, I'd get Big Mamas, and lots of them for defense. Then, much later, when you feel ready to raid, hire some Mercenaries with maybe a few Bazooka guys. All of the old units, even the Gunmen, I consider cannon-fodder. Sorry. Now, they may have their place as well, but I wouldn't rely on them in the long run.