I keep trying diff civs and keep getting clapped. I like the Spanish bcuz I can go Conqs FC. However, I’d like to try some more fun, all-in strats that are fun.
Which 3-5 civs should I focus on and which Strats to use?
Map pool: Steppe, Hideout, Arena, BF, Hyper Random Nomad, Mega Random, Pilgrims
**Typically I ban BF/Arena.
Civs I enjoy: Persians, Spanish
Which hot key layout is your go to for aoe2? Could use some help if you don’t mind 😅😅
The only real hot keys I’ve been using are ~ to select all TCs so I can keep up with vill production… but I can never remember hot keys to select all military buildings and so forth.
Also, I’ve noticed that some people, when being attacked, press a button and it auto takes them to that area to defend it… unsure how to do this as well.
Same with sheep at start for scouting… like how?
Any links to YT videos or websites that can help would be great. Ty
-Shoveler
I enjoy rushing but I can’t figure out how to do it on Arena in Dark Age/Feudal Age.
I’ve seen clips of people sending a vill to opp base and lumber jacking a tree and then palisade deleting it and getting in that way. Is this possible?
Also, any other ideas…?
Team 1: Secretary E / melly_bean (IM GONNA DIE)
Team 2: pimentbd / [Harya] (REDHOTCHILIPEPPERS)
Team 3: __VK__ / Susheiro (LOW ECO, HIGH TEMPO)
Team 4: Cocaina Man / LowAPMSaber (TORTOISE & HARE)
Team 5: Blegh / KOMR4D (COMMUNIST CAT PARTY)
Team 6: JereScariot / Pope Tame (GAUCHOS & COWBOYS)
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Team 8: Manoel Decimus Meridius / Dona Deca (OS JAGUARAS)
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Team 10: Charles Martel / Gary’s Left Foot (LOW DOWN LEGENDS)
The LELL trailer has dropped. Thoughts? 💭
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If you’re a low elo legend that’s down to join the LEL League: Season 1 please DM me.
One of our participants had a family emergency so we’re having to pivot.
Weekly 2v2 matches, best of 3. More than 10 countries represented in current player pool. Playoffs begin Sept 2026. Fun cameos & collabs from celebs/influencers. If you’re interested in filling that last spot pls let me know. Elo will be verified through aoe2 companion, aoe2 insights and vetted by admin team in 1v1 or 2v2 scrim.
Nomad/Highly Random Map pool:
-Steppe
-Pilgrims
-Megarandom
-HyperRandom Nomad
Closed Map pool:
Arena
Black Forest
Hideout
Goals:
*no entry fee
**winner gets bragging rights, a good experience and prob a 3d printed aoe2 medal 🥇
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We’re all just a bunch of casual players trying this out for the first time — so Season 1 will be a fun albeit wild ride. 😁🫡🏰🐗🏆
I can’t be the only one…right? Right?!?
Aoe2 players across the globe from the LEL community of have partnered with non-profit Paulys Project in an effort to allow casual players to experience a relaxed 2v2 tournament called the Low Elo Legends League (#LELL) while also giving back to the unhoused / transient community of Los Angeles, CA. Lowest elo players will be paired with highest elo players within the pool ranging from 500-1500.
Livestream via Discord / YouTube (@aoe2League)
Details:
-20 players from 10 countries (10 teams total)
-weekly bo3 2v2 matches (playoffs begin Sept 2026)
-casters @russoft @shoveler
-featured influencers / talent: @jamesbola_ @dadlifejason @freakeating VO actor Hank Garrett (GI Joe / Garfield) and The Last Kingdom’s Ubba, Rune Temte.
-donated items such as gently used and new clothes (kids/adult sizes), shoes, blankets, toiletries, etc can be mailed directly to Paulys Project (PP).
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Current aoe2 players include:
Melly_bean, russoft, shoveler, komr4d, motivationman23, Manoel Decimus Meridius, [Harya], __VK__ , pimentbd, Coca Man, Blegh, Soshipeak, Susheiro, Pope Tame, mediumrare, Charles Martel, dArk[ie], Tarcisio Reis51, JereScariot, Secretary E
Alternates/on-call: @bendu @collossuss96
🏆Winners get bragging rights and the opportunity to experience aoe2 with the goal to help those in need. Think bowling league… but fun 11
Spread the word aoe2 comm, I believe in the power of our players to help support this cause. 🫡
Wololo ⛪️
-Shoveler
**if you’d like to register to be an alt, volunteer caster, join the LEL Steam Community or just wanna help out in the #LELL cause, lmk**