A deep dive into the economic strengths of various civilizations at critical game milestones—10, 15, 20, and 30 minutes. This discussion highlights which civs excel in resource gathering and economic efficiency, providing valuable insights for players looking to optimize their strategies.

Server connectivity issues have been reported, particularly affecting players in central US regions. Developers have acknowledged the problem and are conducting emergency maintenance to restore access. Keep an eye on updates for when the servers will be back online.

A hilarious bug emerges on Warring Islands where AI teams build docks in small lakes, leading to a navy-less situation. This creates an easy target for players, as cannons can easily take out ships in a confined space. A funny moment that highlights some quirky AI behavior!

Emergency server maintenance is scheduled for May 1, affecting all Age of Empires titles, including AoE IV. Ranked matchmaking will be disabled prior to the downtime, which is expected to last 1-2 hours. Players can still launch the game but won't have access to online features during this period.

Players are experiencing a sudden error after finishing a match, leading to speculation about server issues. Despite restarting their games and devices, they still can't connect. This could indicate a broader problem affecting multiple users.