Furor_Teutonicus here, leader of the FavsT AOE2 DE Clan our Discord is the following https://discord.gg/h3E52Bz.
This guide will lead you through a sample town layout, pointing out the do’s and don’ts of where to place your buildings during the Dark, Feudal, Castle, & Imperial Age. Yes, these may seem like very marginal things but they can often save you from early rushes, unproductive economies, etc…
Here is a link to the strategy guide; https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2057767874
Any tips or constructive criticism to make the guide or strategy better without changing the theme would be appreciated, thanks.