AoE2 Build Order | Fast Castle into Knights!

[@T90Official]

This is the first of many videos using this build order guide! Hope it helps you guys. The first few episodes the audio might a tad off, but otherwise should be extremely helpful! Leave me comments/ideas below!

[@mrtrun]

How can you cast this amazing-nightmare-game AND comment on youtube? t90LUL

[@jareddurrance3479]

How do you set up hotkeys?

[@matthewjackson5041]

@t90Offical, how are you making your shephards drop off food to tc when you don't have enough food for a new vil. How are you doing it so quick

[@johanneskaelber]

Im watching a lot of ure Content and its really entertaining. Would be Nice to get to know more Build orders. So i dont feel like a noob who i am when im watching aoe 2

[@TeaTamas]

I think that's a good final push to start to play aoe again, after like 15 years!

[@tqhung169]

I remember learning this build order in the web back in 2001 and then beated everyone(who are much older than me) in the local internet cafe.

[@shreyashpankaj7005]

was about to drop a like but youre already at 69 likes

[@denniszero771]

Same haha , imagine I liked

[@varun_shankar]

good old days huh.

[@uninstalledsoftwares6266]

Here is algorithm for it villager 1 goes for house villager 2 and 3 goes for second house click for fourth villager production scout finds sheep wait until villager comes and house complete. they should finish at same time almost find rest of 5 sheeps while first one is being chopped always keep one sheep at town center rest away put all villagers to chop sheep at max 6 when you get 6 villager next 4 villager produced will go to cut wood when your population get 13/15 you need to build a house 6 on sheep and 4 on wood and more will go for berries 4 on berries and then next villager build house increase lumberjack villager from 4 to 5 now build another new lumberjack and put 2 villager in that when 2 villager gets on lumberjack next villager built house and then complete five on wood once 5 complete 3 villager from sheep go on gold as sheep is finished build farms for villager who complete sheep make 8 farms and extra 2 villager go to berries click on feudal age when feudal age meter is 60 percent start building barracks with one villager. it will finish exactly on completion of feudal age as soon in feudal age build stable and black smith as soon black smith and stable complete you will have 800 food and 200 gold for advancing to castle age but don't upgrade now add 2 new villager for gold upgrade your lumber camp to cut faster as soon 2 villager produced go for castle age build second stable build 2 houses once in castle age start producing knights

[@zarkoon3962]

Missed boar

[@bearforceone7295]

This will help me to finally beat moderate AI. :D

[@quinnjohnson4695]

I'm with you man!!

[@strongpillar7770]

Me too

[@wutangbirdtv2756]

same !

[@stefanhoffmann8417]

AI are cheaters. They have 20 million cursors with twenty monitors and 5000 keyboards for one billion hotkeys so they can handle every building, unit, villager and you at the same time. Does not matter if you try to micro at 5 different locations at the same time. The AI can micro every single thing in the game by every frame you look at. If 360-spin-chopping a tree would be a thing in the game, the AI could do that with every villager at the same time between every chop they make.

[@ihmpall]

You really don’t need this for moderate. I can beat hard without bo

[@cicero8676]

8:45 - T90 so bad with farms he can't even count them xd (the villagers are counted as "builders" until the farms are fully built). Thanks for promoting this - looking forward to the rest

[@thibautguerquin6087]

Hey Ciceri ! I've downloaded yoyr BOs pack mod o Voobly but I dlnt see them in the senario's tab How does it works please ?

[@cicero8676]

​@@thibautguerquin6087 Start a game in singleplayer and choose "Scenarios..."

[@thibautguerquin6087]

Okey, thank you for your answer !

[@USAltefore]

Thanks for all your hard work!

[@narcoleptic8982]

I love how he's mispronouncing Cicero. lol.

[@scipion202]

AMAZING LEARN!!! Thank you so much I'll send this video to my father and my best friend right away. This is by far one of the best tutorial on line. You know your topic so well this is incredible.

[@dokecop]

AMAZING LEARN!

[@seathblood]

Thank you for making these. I just got back into playing AoE2 after watching your content for a few years. I was struggling against the moderate HD AI, and after practicing this build order I crushed it!

[@johnbecker3116]

You and Dave should do a community game where you both have 3 people on your team's. Then you and Dave both only have a king but you both start with cartography. Then you and Dave are the generals and your 3 team mate have to do what you say. First to kill the other king wins

[@5950155]

i'sd like to see Tristan and Dave play once a week

[@sola2140]

John Becker this would be awesome!

[@Meevious]

This would be pretty funny if they could get police-verified newbies to be the vassals.

[@woodrew5415]

only if the teams werent locked

[@theblackdragon7321]

I feel like it should also teach you how to Drush into a FC+Knights build, so you can at least be aggressive during dark age so you can build, since your opponent should be on the defensive if you are being aggressive.

[@blars]

Super excited about this series! Just got back into AOE2 after not playing it since 2007.

[@KoflerDavid]

14:06 Pro-move: pick up a few wolves along the way to help fight the good fight^^

[@danezammit]

AMAZING LEARN!

[@williamson-mcgee7365]

YES!! me too!! I tutorialed alot!!!

[@NielsHvid]

ZeroEmpires also did a fast castle build order scenario. Don't know about voobly, but it is on the steam workshop, he recorded the voice himself instead of using text to speech, also, he included building houses in his instructions.

[@Robert-vk7je]

I love to listen to his voice in the tutorial. x)

[@cynicalpenguin]

Isn't ZeroEmpires' tutorial for fc/boom rather than fc/knights

[@4xelchess905]

@@cynicalpenguin 1

[@asdfjoe123]

Is this still available? I can't figure out how to use this in the current version.

[@ultimaIXultima]

Hey T90, this was a great video. As a casual player, this info is all you need to go from "total noob" to "competant opponent". More stuff like this would be much appreciated, even if you can only get a B. ;)

[@Coondawgwoopwoop]

I know you didn’t really like making these since there are videos out there explaining this but I do appreciate the work! Thanks t90. Always working hard to grow the community.

[@firemyst9064]

Oh man! You made tutorial videos?! Way to go, that spirit of the law comment had me laughing. Def gonna watch this whole playlist and look for any other tutorial videos. I know at this point i just need more hours logged but its always cool watching another video explaining the logic process.

[@MrGustaphe]

It would be hilarious if the AI made a butt ton of monks and pikes in preparation.

[@Avinash_Lincoln]

Mons won't be trouble if you are Teutons

[@drviagrin3798]

This is so much of a better video than "dragging out" Morley "Rambling too much" games. I cannot stand you tubers that speak obvious things and ramble. He actually said that this video will be good to help you get to caslte faster. DUH! That's the title of the freaking video!!! There are so many youtubers that do not know how to make a proper instructional video and stay on topic.

[@tomassmith2088]

I was somewhat tempted to make an account with the name "about 1000 people" and comment "hurr durr t90 cant even do a build order". but instead i did this.

[@NoobNoOne1]

This video is what I needed, thank you t9daddy

[@nightelf4161]

this is soooo detailed and good i had no idea ive been trying to learn build orders from pro players but this is soooooooooooooooooooooo much better

[@rituchandra6325]

my list of build orders is also pinned to the wall right infront of me with a list of all important hotkeys right next to it ha ha

[@varun_shankar]

lmfao fr?

[@BubblewrapHighway]

fr fr

[@oscars7948]

I think a good video would be, what to do after the fast castle... what should the player focus on in order to defeat their opponent... Map control, fwd castles, etc...

[@oscars7948]

Yeah your voice

[@hmarag1]

Viper got C

[@edfilms9312]

yeh lol

[@satyakisil4289]

Did he do the FC one? I thought he did the archer strats instead.

[@valdemar7297]

11

[@WeirdOne19142]

I really disagree with the second stable because if you get even a small raid on your wood line can take out enough wood to prevent reseeding the farms. One stable is plenty good.

[@Kiyameturk]

you can do it in Arena map

[@RXR25]

Wow this is awesome, thanks so much T90!

[@Arpy459y]

I think that T90 should make some videos explaining everything AoE 2 has to offer in terms of gameplay. It could start with something simple, like "The basics" (What is AoE, the UI, different starting info, AoE casual and AoE competitive) for new or casual Players, then it could go step-by-step with the Starting Build Order, Planning, Map Exploration(some people like me find difficulties in exploring), Fixing Eco, Countering Units, Switching and Countering Strategies, Civs Counter, Map Control in Late Game. It would be cool, and could help new people entering the competitive scene of the game, and helping the one who already did but need to improve. You could collaborate with SoTL with some videos too

[@ottomanpapyrus9365]

I like what the pros do when not finding sheep they build houses farther away to explore and get houses and usually find the sheep , should help you to explore

[@madgick3]

awesome! this is going to be an awesome and useful series! Thanks

[@SteezyMcDude]

Remake this mod for Definitive Edition please! Help a noob out!

[@ottomanpapyrus9365]

I wanna git gud at HD first before transition into DE

[@ottomanpapyrus9365]

There gained 125 elo

[@SteezyMcDude]

Nevermind idk how I missed the 'art of war' is literally a tutorial for multiplayer built into the basegame.

[@DKNkmFrvr]

@@SteezyMcDude in fact i've seen at least one of Cicero's tutorials in DE mods recently, and they're a bit better than Art of War

[@SteezyMcDude]

@@DKNkmFrvr I'll check it out. Thanks!

[@pteeto]

I think those learning the build order would enjoy someone actually doing the voice over instead of having a text to speech, so you should do it. Some people do not like the text to speech voice.

[@scipion202]

T90's voice

[@5950155]

sample his voice for the text to speak

[@marosmrva9351]

Memb would be perfect! "Oh you are housed, ay ay ay..."

[@Dawn_Hika]

Zak had one of those iirc

[@makdavian3567]

Been waiting for this tutorial for over a year now..🖤

[@cubenerf]

you should see st4rk's playlist of build orders.

[@StRodeNL]

In a real game you can't really pull this off tho unless it's a more closed off map but then FC into 3 tc boom is much better anyways. It's a good start if you are new but I feel like to actually win games on maps like arabia you have to glance quick over the FC and start with the M@A rush, which is imo the easiest and most effective of the rushes

[@crackthecan3970]

Wooohoo just got my first 1v1 w with this video thanks t90/cicero

[@crackthecan3970]

Nvm make that two wins now back to back castle-nights builds

[@crackthecan3970]

+60 rating from this video

[@KSMGaming]

I was watching live when you hit 100k then it went back to 99k lol

[@99soup]

T90: we currently have... Six farms no you don't honey that's 8

[@johnkeates9434]

YES PLEASE VOICE ACT FOR THIS!

[@CapnWilly]

Hey T90! Love your videos. Would love an update on these with the new balances and unique civs / bonuses.

[@MrFluffytheTurtle]

YT should go back to stars. I could leave my 5 cause this video is great but I'm here to say I love that the game sounds were more pronounced which is I agree was perfect for this.

[@jeffreylebowski4927]

Nice improv at 14:10

[@SatyaVenugopal]

Yup, any actual person reading lines would be better than any text-to-speech program. So you should totally do the voice-over work for this like Cicero asked!

[@gabrielsaboia4381]

Smart thing, don't build things at farm space beside your mill, let there 3 tiles at least

[@BuildSC]

@9:48 it says send your next 2 villagers 2 gold and make a blacksmith but the text on the screen says send 2 vills to wood. Which one is correct?

[@michaelsayapin3043]

T90 Please do more of these videos!!!

[@Issenthevampire]

Fantastic. Great video.

[@Stratocaster42]

Came back to AoE II today with Definitive Edition after a 15 year break! Been watching you for years without saying anything, T90, and absolutely love your stuff. This is a long shot, but is this mod available for DE? It seems like it'd be incredibly helpful for a oldbie-newbie like me! Edit: Just saw the Art of War tab! That looks exactly like what I was looking for. I'll check it out :) Update: The Art of War thing is amazing. I forgot how hard this game is...

[@polarbear1756]

Im new to the game, if u wanna add me and play/practice together heres my steam friend code 119410970 : )

[@Dakobah20]

how do i get the voice guidance while i play like you did?

[@Gogola2k]

8:47 T90 you already got 8 farms :D

[@sarveshseri]

Oscar for best supporting role - Liu Sheng

[@UKinQ8Gaming]

Thanks bro just passing! Amazing learn!

[@XaviFromHell]

A voice over will be awesome

[@satyakisil4289]

There are only two build orders I need. The FC War Galley on Migration and the FC Conquistador rush while Stone Walling my base.

[@nancyhuerta5267]

I for one would prefer it if you did the voice acting for these scenarios, because sometimes TTS doesn't sound very clear to non-native speakers

[@asdfjoe123]

2022 wants to know if this still works on the current version

[@maximinomorgado2150]

I was seriously watching the video until 6:10 hahaha, SoTL

[@phobosanomly9473]

How do you hot key your scout while its moving? I know the hot key for idle military but what about a moving scout?

[@tbomber2209]

This is nostalgic

[@SaSeshen]

This is giving me anxiety now that I cant see what is queued in the top left hand corner like with DE haha

[@Bubonica-AOE]

T90 can you review this for aoe2 de? its very handy.

[@dinoj926]

Watching this in 2024 is like "whaaaaaaaaaaaaat!!!!! That's not T90" 😂❤

[@bullyellis1]

Is this guide numbered by villager written anywhere ?

[@ElPrimerMatador32]

There is also a tutorial like this for fast Castle made by Zeroempires. You should also link that. It is a bit different than this.

[@nightelf4161]

IOH MY GOD HOW DID I FIND THIS VIDEO JUST NOW

[@anandanateshramanathan3240]

I had downloaded the voobly mod but then it doesnt show in my mod list. Please help.

[@kelthuzad6845]

You ate the pop cake OMG

[@soumen08]

Great video! Why build the barracks though?

[@normandypilot8873]

Ohh boi i just came that is exactly what i need. I kind of know how to fast castle but that doesnt realy help me. Maybe i will grow confident enough to play in the beginner lobby again.

[@noteimporta2880]

chopping wood next to the Town center is actually better than building a lumber camp so early....

[@willhous19]

Also, thanks for the tutorial!

[@FeeleySkarin]

You had the res a little ahead of time, is it possible to maybe go 27 vils feudal with this build and get the last res while the stable and blacksmith are building?

[@codykrueger796]

True, lol, how did you get a B? I am a noob but your order & execution seemed amazing lol. Maybe the lack of second TC when they graded it?

[@slyfox0086]

This is awesome

[@bobsled8833]

What's the reason for 5 guys per lumberyard . is it just more efficient so they dont run into eachother ?

[@Draagennak]

After I made 8 knight and upgraded bowsaw and horse collar, nothing happens... Why ?

[@offffofof]

can we get a DE version of this

[@Matti94337]

There already is one.

[@offffofof]

@@Matti94337 Where's the link bro?

[@joe_lucid00]

I feel like there should be a unit order that includes one unit in a groups current action or somethin.

[@rragnus]

Hm, for some reason it doesn't seem so smooth when I do it (steam mod), which probably got updated aswell where I get some downtime on villager production after sending out my villager to lure the boar >.< (like 3 villagers for berries and 4th & 5th I have to wait)

[@jirikunc1956]

wau this is awesome!

[@Lauriieton]

do you have a rapid key press script? i hear it when viper plays as well

[@LearnGuitarBristol]

How do you get the screen to jump to your scout? I know I can do Ctrl + 1 so then when I press 1 it selects my scout but the screen will still stay in the same place.

[@gyroofthyme]

You can also hit the spacebar, which will always center the camera on whatever you have selected. Not as fast as double tap 1 in this case, but still really useful for other situations

[@DCajmorkTV]

I play like a noob but i hust found that i play in similar order but i always have one villager that builds everything, he is just here and whenever i have wood i build houses,barracks,other buildings..

[@cbflazaro]

Keep doing what id call 99% perfect tries and getting F's :P

[@septiawanrizky1013]

Wow.... Old version of AoC. :o

[@rahulgr3167]

was the B because T90 did not make a TC?

[@caseynelson9955]

Where can we Find these marvelous build order scenarios/interactive build order guides to practice?!

[@sanitarycockroach9038]

Man I wish there was a slow-mo option in game so I can practice the actions without always slipping up. It's really hard to remember the order when it's all happening too fast to comprehend and assimilate the strategy.

[@ADCFproductions]

set game speed to the lowest possible. But that's not a good way to learn because once you go back to normal speed you'll mess up again :C remember to use the hotkeys, that helps a lot!

[@devagr]

YESplease do the voice acting for the BO scenarios!

[@thedopplereffect00]

I think it would be more realistic to build walls while doing this. No way you could get away with this in a real Arabia game.

[@awfulunicorn]

Blake on 1 on 1 Arabia for sure but if the map isnt as open or you’re in the middle in a team game it’s perfectly viable.

[@B3Band]

Beginners aren't playing in a "real Arabia game"

[@ProfessorGlasgow]

What you playing I mean which learning mode is it

[@Crassus_Auratus]

Is this with time lapse? I never was able to click this fast...

[@coltkeyan]

Is this build order still good asking for a noob friend

[@McDudes]

Didn't even get an A I'm disappointed, you should have put out that 2nd TC huh D:

[@ayushanbhore8145]

Thanks a lot

[@crackthecan3970]

Why multiple lumber camps? Efficiency?

[@blarch2]

Can you do a farming tutorial?

[@samuelju2]

I never find the 6th and 8th sheep so close to my TC on black forest. Sometimes I just found 4 sheep then go for the bores and find the rest of the sheep in feudal or even castle age, making me using farm early and severely down on wood. Did I do something wrong or it's just RNG? I don't idle my scout very much btw.

[@JonOsterman59]

Of course you should voice act; and add trigger comments like "woo woo woo" if you get killed by a wolf or "get rekt" by the boar

[@vascodescelles9564]

I played aoe2 for a bit but since I started to use this build order I won all my ranked games 😱 noobs can't handle knights

[@erincoulter1799]

How do you find the guide? Or in other words, how do you get the scenario "Fast Castle+Knights" in AOE? I looked in mine and I don't have it.

[@lyrag7969]

i struggled with this for a bit too.. you need to make a voobly lobby, put some random password and enable it in the mods, then tick the "launch at singleplayer menu" option and launch the game.. at least that's how i did it

[@josra_5417]

Drush FC!

[@alonsoiriartewachtendorff2084]

Can this be applied to a eagle warrior rush?