Well I have been playing since AoE first came out. (I remember when the Civ2 Heaven closed down for this strange RTS game called AoE) I loved the graphics and the feel I decided then and there I would get the game.
My first multiplayer game I was Assyrian. I had thought the 30% speed bonus meant that they were produced faster. I bronzed late teens (which was very good for me at the time) and had CAs ... errr a CA out at 20 mins. I marched him into the enemy village and he (still in tool) resigned.
After that I played shang, and shang alone for months. But since RoR came out I have only played them in random civ games because of thier total and utter dommination in all ages.
I belive we played a game last night Jay, you were Roman and a real pain in the butt. Your legions seemed endless and my partners seemed to have given up at times. It was very enjoyable and I love those very late game showdowns. Msg me anytime you see me, I'd very much like to play with you anytime.
DF