Completely lost as return player
Played about 10 years ago, and loved this game! Reached high level chars back then so thought I understood the main workings of the game. However, as a return player, starting in London, can't seem to understand what I need to do. Already leveled up to Adv 5 (discovering ports), and Trd 2
(London to Amsterdam trading), but do now understand how to join school (won't let me join in London), which I know is a key part of the game. I read school is now in Sagres, Spain? Do I really need to travel all the way to Sagres to join basic school? I don't even have Spanish skill. Do I need to restart in Seville? Seems like an absurd idea to give people the chance to select a nation, but only Spain seems to work correctly (close to Sagres).
Honestly, completely lost on day 1, and not enjoying having to google everything, when I supposedly knew how to play. Help, please!!!!