Yup that's true. 
I mean, the asnwers are all there for the reading. Just have to
understand the charter and some basic things to look for when being
attacked for example. 
And I hope you managed to get in allright!
And yes to laoda, aid slots takes 10 days to reset. So you alliance
is not bluffing you. Which brings me to the next 2 questions, which
alliance are you in? And how much they paying you to become their
member?