I thought it would be interesting to write down a list of core concepts in AoE. I would say that most if not all of this is common player knowledge, especially as you go higher in terms of skill. Also this list is in no particular order. Also I may add more via edit if I think of them later.
Another scenario: Imagine you are playing a mirror civ game and you happen to notice that the neutral golds are all closer to your base. It might make sense to go for a boom strategy since you know this would give you a late game advantage.
- Higher risk can mean higher reward.
- Pick whether to play for long game or short game.
Another scenario: Imagine you are playing a mirror civ game and you happen to notice that the neutral golds are all closer to your base. It might make sense to go for a boom strategy since you know this would give you a late game advantage.
- Don't waste resources on something if you're not going to use it.
- If you're losing in economy go for a win with military.
- If you're in a winning position finish the game now.
- Use resource starvation if you get the opportunity.
- Commit to a strategy but don't over commit.
- Mix your military.
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