I'm in the 5th cycle, starting to branch out, but I'm struggling for color. I can't pass through the void, or I'll die, but I need the colors on other levels! Could someone please give me some tricks/tips for the beginning of the game?

Cheers,

Sasha.

Try the unofficial FAQ created by yours truly: viewtopic.php?f=28&t=8932

If that still doesn't help, I'll be more than glad to help you out.

well I got to the second set of areas, but I have no trees putting off color, no color anywhere to be found on the map, except for the mines but I need to wait a cycle. I have no color in my lympha, and hardly any in my nerva. I seem to run dry all the time, and am struggling to make it through one area to the next. I tried doing some of the stuff in the faq, and it helped but eventually I ran out anyway.

Restart the game (seriously, i've restarted the game i think something like 7 times by now...) or try the easy patch.

If you read the manual, I believe it actually tells you to start a new game after getting to cycle 5 for your first time. It will be easier now that you know what you now know.