Help for newbie

[brianrulez]

I may be stupid but im new to settlers online but not the game (old school via CD).... Im on level 9 but need to get copper but I have no gold coins for the geologist to go and look for cooper, have I messed up the start of the game?

Also how long does it take to level up?

[brianrulez]

got the geologist sorted

[qawpaw]

maby a bit late.

https://settlersonlinewiki.eu/en/productions/