noble
Clubman
posted 07-07-01 11:26 AM
ET (US)
2 / 12
I remember in my first week or so with AOE I kept my first 3 villagers for the whole game thinking that I would save food.
ET TU
Clubman
posted 07-11-01 08:57 AM
ET (US)
7 / 12
As one new player to another the first thing I think I'd do is go immediately to the number of players option on the menu and change it to 2. Taking on three players at one time seems really bold but dangerous. I don't think I'd even try that on Easy setting.
SuN_Cam_Popov
Clubman
posted 07-11-01 04:18 PM
ET (US)
10 / 12
Ralph, I'd say it depends if u plan to be an expert or play for fun only. A guy who plays for fun only wont bother much 'bout mastering a few strats (or everyone of 'em) while an expert is someone that has the ability to adapt and pull any strats. As a rook, u choose which way u wanna go. If u plan to play to win only and ur very very addicted in this game, I suggest u to go on known sites and READ only the strats possible and the results u get with those strats: dont read how to do the strat, simply read the aiming of 'em. Then, go by urself and try to figure out how the strat can be done on the battlefield: u'll improve from mistakes and no one can show u how to get good. This is if u wanna become a non-copycat expert (which is the hardest in my opinion to do since u dont rely on anyone to improve and I think from my personnal experience that its worth the effort once u reach that level). If u play to be a competitive player on the zone and ur only there to win some, lose some but mainly to have fun with friends and ur skill level doesnt matter u much, being a copycat wont change anything at all and it's the fastest way to become competitive: if u want this way, I suggest u go to known sites and read the whole strats with the aiming, results and HOW TO MAKE 'EM HAPPEN in a game.
peter
HG Alumnus
posted 07-11-01 05:35 PM
ET (US)
12 / 12
Quite agree with Popov - it's why I used the hints format instead of offering a straightforward strategy guide with building instructions. Let people figure things out for themselves - that's not only more difficult but it gives more satisfaction and fun in the long run.