Evil
When you are given the choice at the beginning of the game of either being Good or Evil you will find it more beneficial to pick Evil because their upgrades and bonuses are mostly based on offline production which means you will get more resources when you are not actively tapping and playing the game. After choosing Evil select the Goblin faction as hey make it easier early on to make a lot of money.
To use Special Skills or Spells to boost your production requires Mana. Try to only use your mana guage when it is full so you are able to use a Special Skill at maximum power as this will produce the best results.
Offline Mana Regeneration
For Mana to regenerate while offline, you will need offline mana regeneration upgrades. These can be found included with the Automatic Casting upgrades.
If you are struggling to obtain a trophy it may mean that you need to wait until you have progressed further in the game before you can get it.
Ruby Reward
When you find your 1st, 10th, 25th, and 50th Ruby you will be rewarded a trophy.
Faction Coins
Don't forget to collect the Faction Coins that drop randomly and then spend them to increase your production revenue.
Abdication
When you select 'Abdication' you will receive a significant bonus from the Gems you acquired from the previous play through. Each gem equates to a 2% production bonus and there is a 3% increase in your chances of gaining Faction Coins in the new game.