The War Game (White Giant)

I need to know a bunch of questions about the war aspect of this game. It would be very much appreciated if you guys could help me to understand.
1. What exactly is a c3?
2. How do you know if you are well off enough to start building up a military?
3. What does painting the map mean?
These are the main questions i have. Thanks :D

I would refer you to the 'beginners' forum.

That is where you will find the answers you seek grasshopper.

1. c3 is Ai controlled countries with no president.
2. experience, otherwise making a sustained profit each month is a good indicator. You'll also need cash and workers.
3. painting is using a unit to fill in the territory with the orange trail that is left behind when the unit moves. Typicaly done with a small unit that will see no other type of action in the war, like a special forces squad.

Ty! Really helpful

SirEvil:

2. Set yourself a target profit each month and don't start building up a military until you're at that target. As long as the target is over $30B a month, you should have no trouble sustaining a relatively decent armed forces.

4. Do not go over War Level 2 until you have a strong military, unless you want to have your arse handed to you on a plate by people.

5. Only build up forces in your secured main (your first country) for the purposes of taking a C3. Dismantle the forces after taking the C3.

6. Never take your main country out of secured mode.