http://warlight.net/MultiPlayer.aspx?GameID=2060575


what did i do wrong? What did i do right?

also, is there a way to view past games if you don't save the link immediately after?

choose all games in the drop down under multiplayer

Let's see. I haven't studied every turn, but here are a few tips:

Your biggest mistake is that you picked Congo, it is never a good idea to start in a territory in a wasteland.You probably won't ever attack that wasteland, so it is a wasted pick.

Second, in turn 8 you met your opponent and you never expanded after that.
It usually pays off to keep expanding slowly. You'll get bonuses to have en edge on your opponent, and you'll also collect cards!
So after you met the opponent, it would've been better if you'd spent 3-5 armies per turn to get West China and then East China + Central Russia.

to add onto that last point.. by expanding elsewhere, it keeps your deployed units a non-constant to your opponent, so they are unsure of exactly what bonuses you do or do not have, at all times.