The Concept:

Reach the Feudal Age quickly and use fire ships or galleys to harass the opponent’s fishing ships. Ideal for water-heavy maps.

Execution:

• Dark Age:

  • 6 villagers on food
  • 5 villagers on wood
  • Build a dock and 3–4 fishing ships
  • All remaining villagers to food until you have 20 villagers
  • Research Loom and advance to Feudal Age

• Feudal Transition:

  • 17 villagers on wood (2 lumber camps)
  • 3 villagers on gold
  • Build 2 docks

• Feudal Age:

  • Make fire ships or galleys
  • Build a blacksmith for upgrades if necessary
  • Transition villagers to straggler trees and farms
  • Make a market and advance to Castle Age

• Castle Age:

  • Add extra town centers and upgrade war galley