Despite this gold rush, you can’t neglect your army, and building a defensive force that will eventually be on the attack is paramount.
Using these resources, you’ll find yourself expanding as quickly as possible - the more, the better, as rushing is the name of the game. This means getting your peasants to chop wood and gather food while your scout rushes around the map seeking gold, stone, and all the sheep he can find. You start with your town centre and a handful of villagers and immediately set up the basics of survival.
The Age of Empires mechanics are simple and direct, letting anyone familiar with the franchise jump right in. Following a standard formula isn’t all bad, especially when it was perfected many years ago.
