

Pay attention to areas of influence around buildingsĪge of Empires 4 does something interesting with areas of influence around many of its buildings. There are no more Fish Traps requiring wood to be replenished, which is a huge deal on some maps where trees are scarce. Unlike in Age of Empires 2 where these spots ran out and were not replenished, they can now be fished (in moderation) throughout a game. Villagers can drop off food at docks, speeding up the process even more.ĭeep-sea fishing spots are also plentiful on water maps. These offer a ton of food without much investment, and they're a quick way to boost your economy if domestic sheep and wild deer can't be found. If your Town Center is dropped near a shoreline, be sure to watch out for fishing spots along the coast. Don't ignore shoreline and deep-sea fishing If need be, know that Villagers can still repair ships that are near land. Just be sure they're protected since they go down fast if focus-fired. Fishing ships can now repair warships, so seeding a few in with your military fleet is not a bad idea. Because warships are so expensive, it's smart to cycle out the damaged ones as you fight.īringing them back to your shoreline for repairs by Villagers was necessary in Age 2, but Age 4 has changed things up a bit. If you're on a water map and have a dock built to wage naval warfare, chances are you're also going to have a fleet of fishing ships on the go (see the next tip). Use fishing boats to repair military vessels Despite receiving, in many missions, a huge army to work with, play is set up in a way that requires you to build up an economy and add to any granted units. This maxim also applies when playing through the campaign. Once the ability becomes available, consider also building new Town Centers to improve Villager creation speed. Not having enough Villagers to task with gathering resources and building new structures will result in your enemy pulling ahead economically and militarily. VPN Deals: Lifetime license for $16, monthly plans at $1 & more
