I know many people don’t like AoE3 because of the cards.
But they finally added a new mode called “Independence.”
Independence: Abandon the safety net of your Home City in Independence Mode and prove that you can win games purely through strategy and real skill. Rediscover your favorite civilizations in a new way with adjusted civilization bonuses.
Unfortunately, I know it needs to buy this DLC. I wish it were free, but maybe give it a chance.
The reason I don’t play AOE3 is because the micro feels bad in the engine. AOE4 has the same problem, but with better building placement and worse win conditions.
That’s a step in a good direction. I’m sorry to say, though, I’d need a ton of other changes and enhancements to sway me, which will never happen, related to: audio, build limits and limitations, map size (unless they fixed this, which I think they did in DE years ago), animations, and such
The game’s just not for me. AoE2 perspectives and other changes that would disrupt the precious AoE3 game balance are not welcome in the AoE3 world, as well, so I will stay in my AoE2 safe space That’s okay. We all like different things
I’m glad they brought it back to life for you. I remember a lot of heartache in the AoE3 community when it got decommissioned before