I have tried AoM. (God.That woman's voice is so annoying.)
I've tried EE.
And of course AoK with its enormous buildings.
And I did not even bother with Rise of Nations.
All of the above are too loaded for me.
When it comes down to real enjoyment, I come back to AoE/RoR. There is something so magical, so simple, so endearing about AoE/RoR.
And as Peter knows, I am still a "poor player who struts and frets his hour upon the stage..." (Macbeth). I've never won the 2nd scenario in the 1st Punic Wars. I've never gotten old Hannibal safely down the mountain to victory either. And there are still a lot of things I have not accomplished in this game.
There is something so wonderful about those two old Holy Men setting out alone. And the way when the fishing boats are built they say "Delay." (sp ?)
I love the Trial campaigns. The Hittites especially.
So, anyway, hello from me and let's keep the faith.
Sara