Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie
Hi there,
There is an issue with role permissions that is being worked on at the moment.
If you are having trouble with access or permissions on regional forums please post here to get access: https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058365403/you-do-not-have-permission-for-that#latest
There is an issue with role permissions that is being worked on at the moment.
If you are having trouble with access or permissions on regional forums please post here to get access: https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058365403/you-do-not-have-permission-for-that#latest
Age of Empires 2
-
05-03-2016 5:12pm#1
Comments
-
-
-
-
-
-
Advertisement
-
-
-
-
-
-
Advertisement
-
-
IRL_Sinister wrote: »Wait, you can play AOE2 online? I have the HD Edition on Steam....
Yes, there is a pretty big online community. There is a core of dedicated fans and professionals (I'm a dedicated fan but no professional!) and many casual players. If you have it on Steam then you can play no problem
Do most people play the HD edition on Steam now?
Played a little online a few years ago, not very good, but would love to give it another go!
Most "pro" players play on Voobly. A lot of pro/highly skilled players play on Steam too, but most stick to Voobly because of better connectivity and well I dunno really... I prefer Steam because I like the expansion packs, the new civs and techs, etc. There is definitely no lack of quality players to compete with on Steam. But if you're talking about making money and being renowned within the AoE community (think it numbers 2000 regulars?) then Voobly is what it's used.
Be warned - online multiplayer is way different to what you may be used to. Obviously you can find people your own skill level, but if you haven't a clue on how it's "really" played then prepare for numerous thrashings I've tried to get some friends into it and while they enjoy it no one is really up for going through with the learning curve.
If anyone is interested then here are some pointers.
Look up ZeroEmpires and SpiritOfTheLaw guides on Youtube. ZeroEmpires will teach you all there is to know about flushing, build orders, fast castling, etc and also some insights into units, civs and other strategies. SpiritOfTheLaw gives a lot of really good insight into civs, units and other random small things that are important overall.
Watch pro matches. TheViper (no 1 player in the world), ZeroEmpires and BBQTurkman are some names off the top of my head, look any of them up on Youtube and there will be matches galore
Learn the hotkeys!!! So important
Watch replays of matches you lose - take heed on what your opponent did.
Familiarize yourself with each unit strength and weaknesses - remember AoE is a game of counters!
Hope I can convert some of ye...
0 -
-
-
Well, like I said, it's not hard to find people your own level to play with. Once you start successfully executing strategies and winning, it becomes very addictive. Although it's definitely the hardest set up, 1v1 Arabia with random civs is definitely the best way to learn, and imo the funnest setting to play on.
I would consider myself at the bottom strata of competent players. Beating 1650+ players was an exaggeration on my part as my last 3 matches have proven to me! But the 1550-1620ish or so is definitely my range. I'll be happy to help anyone here by spectating, playing and giving pointers if anyone wants.
Just takes a bit of practise and patience, like any skill... But like I say, very competitive and thus very satisfying when you do pull off a win completely by yourself Easy to learn... hard to master! 0 -
-
-
-
Advertisement