New AoE2 Player SHOCKS Hera | Coaching Session #1

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[@julienyildirim1651]

Hi guys Kamp here, I saw a lot of people asking if im a smurf, definitely not, bought the game 16th october precisely 😊 I didn't talk about my previous gaming experience, but i played a LOT of league of legends, cs go and world of warcraft at a decent level so i know how to use a mouse and a keyboard haha But my macro / game sens and knowledge is the big problem as you can see in the last arena 😂 Thank you again Hera, i learned so much! I will come back next month!

[@gruk3398]

Yo bro j'ai 1500h sur aoe2 et je vois bien que tu smurf pas, ils sont juste jaloux d'être stuck a 1k elo avec 1500 games 🤣 😂, comme tu dis t'es un vrai gamer tu sais use ton clavier et ta souris!! continue bg🙂

[@Omynona]

T'es un monstre, il te manque juste un peu d'experience mais pour ça t'as le meilleur prof possible !

[@sangramgaikwad7663]

Yeah u already have good gaming experience from World of Warcraft and LoL. So u have good grasp over mechanics of the game and build orders.

[@AgeofNoob]

Gigachad.

[@afz902k]

Really well played and if you are enjoying and learning you will make a lot of progress fast :D

[@MrJoossie17]

10:25: "it's really stresfull" 10:40: proceeds to micro away his low hp vill and performing some Viperlevel quickwalls...

[@mgm8862]

Viper level? You mean Hera right?

[@HeraAgeofEmpires2]

You mean daut level

[@MrJoossie17]

@@HeraAgeofEmpires2 I mean you can know since DauT walled your eagle in that 1 game in the Collection cup RO16 :D

[@krystofcisar469]

You mean saving it from one starting scout? :D

[@SilentHotdog28]

@@HeraAgeofEmpires2 I think my Micro is better than Daut, but he would destroy me haha.

[@lopud_vn]

10:55 had me dying lmao :)))

[@ar1sm70]

That is Shorts material right there, awesome reaction lol

[@ajmg1993]

yup xD

[@Whokare]

I really like this method of coaching from Hera. I watch a lot of survivalist coaching and he tends to kind of put the people he’s coaching down a lot. Sayin stuff like look at your army what is it doing? It could be doing so many other things instead of standing there. Compared to Hera who very nicely says that he needs to get the scouts into the base faster and explains that he barely luckily slipped in on time in that game while also complementing the good things that the player is doing. Very good video 👍

[@TrashyMan]

Yes, Hera is turning out to be a wholesome player/coach. I am enjoying his videos lately and he is showing up his pleasant charachter. Keep it up Hera! I learn a lot from your videos, if I get the time I'll also reach up for some coaching!

[@justinayers3589]

That is arguably a better way of teaching, what survivalist does. Ask someone what they're doing wrong and have them think and realize it, instead of just telling them what to do. Sinks in better when you figure it out.

[@Whokare]

@@justinayers3589 100% also when people feel respected by the teacher it makes them more open to learning and understanding. If people are rude and critical when they teach it tends not to synergize as well for the learner. Edit: oh I misread you. I disagree Hera’s coaching is superior. However I watch and learn from both. Hera let’s the player learn on the spot he isn’t just telling them what to do he’s leading them through the process.

[@hallwayraptor2036]

@@justinayers3589 In my opinion, pre-match and drills is the time to be a hard ass, question the student, make them think. During the match your coach should be your friend, cheerleader, fan, and gently keep you on track. People don't reason well under pressure typically, and having Hera and his audience watching is a very high pressure situation for a newbie. Obviously if it was another pro player training for tournament play, then Hera could be more demanding during a simple ladder game since that would be low stakes for that player.

[@tofuchicken2]

This video is probably the best aoe2 video I've ever watched, and I've watched a LOT of videos. I was glued to the screen the entire second battle. It takes incredible nerve to hold on despite the massive onsalught and then go on to turn the game around. Its also fascinating to see how the way Hera thinks. Hera displayed true character and wisdom, always encouraging his students no matter how desperate the situation gets and always knowing exactly what to do in any given situation. Even when Kamp is floating like 6000 resources in food and wood for 30 minutes Hera still doesn't get annoyed or command that he spend it, he always nudge him towards the answer. Truly a great video.

[@cyrex5974]

i tought the same thing. this video shows a lot about aoe2 imo

[@lordesfairgenug]

Yeah this + the bombard cannons, he just calmly says he has 2 bombard cannons at the farm, not just yelling like SHOOT THE GODDAMN TREB WITH THOSE 2 BOMBARD CANNONS YOU BUILT FOR THAT PURPOSE" :D

[@HeraAgeofEmpires2]

This player was not smurfing, i asked in private and hes actually a new player it seems.

[@herotalib9556]

You can see he is a new player who probably watched the game. He fine but the second he gets pushed he thinks he is dead. He literally would have resign that arena game 20 times if you didn't keep telling him he can win.

[@mikelivingood7797]

He was certainly practiced at his build order which is good before jumping on the ladder.

[@carlostapia1101]

No way this is 1100 ELO

[@mikelivingood7797]

@@carlostapia1101 I could see it. Weak spots, only knows the one civ, practiced build orders before playing on the ladder. If he just started it would place him based on saved games, if he has saved games from when he was just learning it could pull him down from the level he plays at recently. I don't think he bought the game a few weeks ago, just started playing online.

[@r0mannam0r]

@@carlostapia1101 it is i am arround the same elo and able to do these things beeing fast and having good reaction is not everything

[@vaibhavlokhande7142]

Hera !! This is the best video yet... It speaks directly to the low elo players like myself. I can see myself making the same mistakes and now I know precisely where and when to make the change... 2-3 more videos will help a lot.

[@nyaakuu]

This is why you're my AoE2 GOAT!! Love the content, elevates everyone in the community.

[@jacknumbertwo9647]

Love the new series! It's cool to see Hera coach someone who's elo and progression to that elo is very similar to my own personally

[@battleforevermore]

This is going to be a smashing series. Can't wait for the next episode.

[@alexandergannon7058]

11 Heras biggest surprise is seeing at 1100 all it takes to get them to resign is a few scouts past their walls pre-15 mins

[@CoffeeAndBusiness]

Bro I wish. I’m at 1050 and get scouts in at 13 minutes with Mongels…. Idk if that guy was having a bad day or what.

[@gronome7954]

Really wholesome video, love the format and the atmosphere (respectful, relaxed). A treat to watch, keep up the outstanding work !

[@truepietro]

Oh, this format is sooo useful Hera!!! Thx a lot!

[@thomas1644]

Hera encouraging new players to alt+f4 maps they don't like was way funnier to me than it should have been. Also, can you pls make the chat visible for these kinds of videos? I wanted to see the twitch reactions to his quickwall.

[@HeraAgeofEmpires2]

I probably cant cuz im watching his screen on discord

[@Whokare]

I actually have like 500 games and I didn’t know u could alt f4 out of a game

[@chandlar5013]

@@HeraAgeofEmpires2 you definitely can set up a scene on OBS or equivalent where you screen capture the chat and then overlay that over the pop out from discord. Alternatively, you could do it during the editing process by just video taping the chat from the vod and placing it over the yt video since these are done without cuts.

[@onurkumcu5462]

Hera, your teaching skills are better than %90 of my teachers during my entire education career(23 years). You dont interfere and distract unnecessarily. Even though He is not following your directives exactly, you remain calm and continue guiding very smoothly. Your feedbacks are encouraging, small and precise. You dont let your trainee lost in small details, you show him the whole picture. I always appreciated your skills, communication and enjoyed your channel but right now my respect has tripled. You are my favorite aoe2 player and content creator !

[@tofuchicken2]

Yeah thats the part that really impressed me. Its incredible how well he plays, yes, but the poise he showed during this lesson he's very calm and in control of himself and his skills carry outside of the game. He could be successful doing anything he wants.

[@Lexcommentyoutube]

was great to watch hera, hope this stay a series, feels like such a positive viewing experience watching someone learn

[@junocash4047]

"I play with one hand." "I play with Hera" would have been a fun response too :D

[@zerraticz]

We need more of this type of content. Maybe for even a little bit lower elo though. Maybe those guys that are around 850-900 that are trying to get over 1000? Either way, loved this.

[@zeynellee]

rock lee army

[@MisterPubichair]

This was amazing! it showed how much it is about the mind set. i would have given up once he had the first castle. This level 1k to 1.1k is a really important one i stuck a lot at that level.

[@DjFiveCore]

With this, you are taking your content to the next level man... AWESOME!

[@Hadrien91]

Love the coaching videos and even more when it’s more or less my elo, so interesting to watch, thanks great video ! 2 years I’m playing and I’ve got the same level, this guy is insane !

[@orhanmehmed7794]

Hera! This a next level YT and streaming content, man! Our full comunity support for you!

[@hkggodka]

Love the chemical reaction between you! This is so beneficial/educational to the community!

[@sebastianbraun8527]

Can't wait to see more coaching videos. Currently this my favourite content by far!

[@kevinmuhamad2246]

What an exciting game, love the new series~

[@zeus.9083]

Great video Hera! Super entertaining and very informative to watch and learn as a newer player as well. You’re a great coach 😄

[@highcontrast4488]

Love this series, really enjoyed the video.

[@jt-music-media]

Inspiring to see the light in Hera's eyes watching this kid

[@775Eagle]

These videos are so helpful and nice to watch, thank you!

[@lovechess5159]

thanks both....we all learned from this video....good luck on more improvemnt for Kamp

[@Dgusting]

Viper got me into competitive aoe and he will probably always be my fav because of that (and for the many other obvious reasons people love Viper lol), *however* I have to say, Hera might be the greatest thing to happen to this community. Imo, tft hes a younger top tier talent and showing his generation this game to continue aoe living on for years to come, along with his surprisingly great personality, Hera making consistent content is just massive for this game's comp community. I hope he never stops making content. I also love how diverse his videos have become with different series that all either entertain by showing high level play, or teaching the game. I think the biggest thing Hera has over Viper is how well he teaches. I think of all the top players I've watched teach people, Hera is probably the best all around imo.

[@sebcastilho]

Amazing man! Watching that arena game was stressful. Glad you pulled it off! Cheers to Hera!

[@LePetitChat_]

It has been 2 days that I'm playing at this game and your content is helping me to understand how to play, Kamp seems to be french and I know a lot of them like to be competitive as me so I really like those videos which you help beginner because that's like you're helping me

[@myhonestake6797]

Its great Hera is doing this, makes great content and also really connects with the community

[@redwoodjewellery]

I watched alot of steamers but this Hera....... Always so calm and relaxing to watch! No screaming or yelling just a nice enjoyable streamer that really coach players to be better at the games. Man you deserve 2000000+ subscribers! Thank you for all the things that you have teached me! :D (same goes for Viper, also a very calm and good streamer) :)

[@v.duskren8819]

I'm brand new to AoEII: DE, and yet this was sort of exactly what I needed. I used to play a lot of AoE II (the original) when I was a kid, and was a top500 WC3 2s player. Then life steered me away from RTS games. I just bought DE on sale and it sucked me right back into the fray!! Such an incredible game. I have watched a handful of Hera's videos. He has the best attitude and style of coaching. Very motivating and the right amount of information without coddling the player. Wonderful content.

[@OhWaker]

You should really make a playlist of the videos in this series. They're really helpful for practical application of concepts and philosophies in real games

[@Adveloq]

This was such a good lesson and games. Especially the second one. I'm also very impressed by kamp. Thanks for sharing this with us.

[@jundrix3675]

This is a very valuable video, thank you! Your channel has the best AoE content.

[@suhasutcu6547]

Hera has the qualities of a perfect teacher. Rather than telling him what to do, he explained why to do and let him do it at his pace. This was a really helpful video. Thanks for uploading.

[@BerndKobold-py1ct]

Dude that Micro Was crazy Keep up the good work Hera Keep up that coaching

[@joshpeters4114]

This will be an awesome series keen to see more

[@dobermamba]

Enjoyed this video the most HERA - really good stuff - keep it up

[@naturalbornpatriot6369]

This was fantastic. I felt the tension, even 5 months later. Good job, both Hera and Kamp

[@discoepfeand]

awesome video, great coaching. I love your approach to this.

[@EaglebeakGaming]

I knew these coaching streams would bring some good content! Maybe when I get back into playing ranked again I’ll have to get some lessons😅

[@PabloMarchenay]

This is helpful beyond my expectations !

[@EddyFisico]

Thank you for this, Hera. Those who don't have enough resources to pay for the coaching can learn from other people. Genius and generous idea!

[@tomtenthij5676]

Thx for this video Hera! It was a blessing!!!

[@stonecoldstunner12]

As a new player I love watching you play and just talk about the game it explains it for me I appreciate your content!!

[@zackc3767]

Three days later: Lierreyy: "Hey Hera sorry but we're replacing you in AM" Hera: "What? With whom?" Lierreyy: "That guy from your coaching video." Hera: *ends coaching program* Kappa

[@rossgosla33]

Really appreciate the session - lots learned!

[@Voliharmin]

41:25 you can feel he thinks about resigning but Hera tells him that he's winning so he continues. Great learning moment for me, I was sure the game is lost too. Amazing content.

[@stormiestormie503]

I quit yesterday in a similar situation...i was with with goths....very annoying without walls....

[@proper_noun436]

this for me too. I know i need to stop resigning so soon now

[@F1fan4eva]

My jaw hit the floor when he said that. Imagine hearing that from Hera when you’re on back foot. It’s a semi ‘how do you turn this on’ moment

[@DudeStone]

Def should do a part 2 in a year, or in this case a couple months, and see where he's at now

[@byali4360]

Bro that last game. It captures perfectly why I'm scared to play ranked in RTS games. I'm not scared of early-mid game. But the late game... is something else. So much stuff happening.

[@mrskinny8555]

Yes, so excited for this content. Love it. Everyone saying this isn't 1100. 1100 isn't bad. This is me, drop a quick wall but then float 3k wood and food 11 I would have resigned in his position game 2. Great tips. Look forward to see their progress.

[@rikinotdeath]

1100 is super bad lvl, most people think they are good or idk

[@rikinotdeath]

@@drose91 not really. Just bc someone is idk 200 elo and a 1k crush him every single day of the week its still not being to make the 1k a good player.

[@mrskinny8555]

@@rikinotdeath haha brutal. I mean, yeh I know 1k is not amazing, but people suprised by this player probs just not playing this level. I have great games that go to Imp at 1k. Good times. I just don't play enough to grow higher. I'm sure this player will.

[@shoonseiki]

@@rikinotdeath It's literally all relative/subjective. 2.2k is "bad" to some people.

[@rikinotdeath]

@@shoonseiki and there is nothing wrong with that. But you cant say people at 1100 are good.

[@JavierHerrera-od4ti]

This was a great video, thanks for sharing!

[@mag4208]

Hey man, just started watching you and getting into the game, you’re a cool dude man, cool vids.

[@debindralimbu381]

This is nice!! We need more coaching vidoes. Thanks for this btw

[@rezwone]

Nice drop Hera, keep 'em coming!

[@gopinathsoundararajan3360]

Hey Hera you are a very good teacher! keep it up!!! Great content as usual

[@theofabregue6407]

I'm playing AoE 2 since I'm a very little kid, today i'm 24, and i'v done my first 2 game online and ranked, won them both, hand shaking, i'm learning the basics and your content is helping me greatly

[@brandonwaltam1979]

Thanks a lot for the video!! My elo is really similar to his and I feel all the advise you gave him applies to me as well. Almost like free coaching haha Keep up the great content. Btw: you really are great are coaching, you inspired a lot of confidence in that arena game!

[@clarkminer8650]

This makes me want to sign up for coaching too 🤔👏

[@HeraAgeofEmpires2]

All info in my discord, we would love to have you on

[@duke_aki]

Hera doing his best to help the community grow. It is always nice to see young people playing AOE (I am 33). Thank you for hard work. 12:32 "When he is walled click inside his base, the scouts will find the hole" :D

[@Madoxbeatbox]

Love this series! I want more!

[@aKa55]

really good content there, thx for this superb example of economy wins

[@JordanPeterson-MapsofMea-su8wz]

This was good hera. Great content

[@tristanj7386]

This sounds awesome hahaha I would love to do something like this as well, I'm way worse tough at 601 elo right now after about 60 games in ranked. Anyways love the content man keep it up 🔥

[@Agus00Gnr00slash]

I'm 1250 elo and suffer from the exact same things. My early game is realy good but once we get to late castle age I start to float resources and sometimes resign when the game is not going perfect. I really liked your tips for Arena and Late game in general, since (like a lot of people on the chat) I would have totally resigned in that game. Great series Hera! Keep it up! (And bring back "Guess the ELO", loved that one too!)

[@Anxiou5Panda]

Omg, the scout entrapment operation was amazing!

[@welterw13]

Great content Hera!

[@kytong954]

I haven’t even played this game since like 2002 and yet I keep finding myself watching your videos. 😂

[@sleepypixie8828]

Hera this is such a class act, helping low elo guys improve by coaching this way

[@m85bilaal84]

This is Awesome! :)

[@E11JiimBo]

This was a good watch. He was itching to attack! But the long play was a winner 🤙🏾

[@shouldvegonetobed]

sick! 1000s elo arena clowns are savage but our boy hold with great eco and production, hera is an amazing coach! great series

[@taylorroberson2665]

I feel I developed so much watching this, very similar Elo and I’ve been playing for a few weeks, I used to play back when I was 10-12 with my uncle and now almost 25 with maybe 43 games down I’m grasping the different in depth play levels.

[@GoatyGoY]

4:40 Hera immediately teaching his students the power of "sec".

[@eldenmox5525]

I just started playing a week ago on Xbox. I did play this game a lot when I was a little kid but never multiplayer, just sandbox mode and campaign. I went straight into ranked and most of the games I quit because my base starts getting destroyed but realize after that I was actually doing much better than my opponent and they did t have as much eco at home and sustained pressure if I had just finished fighting them off. My biggest problem is not making army until I see them coming because I focus completely on economy. I really felt for this guy because I could tell he just thought he was beat the entire game and this helped me for sure to see how to improve on my flaws. Thanks for this man!

[@ChrisCarterN1]

really cool content with new players!

[@satyamsingh-zo8ex]

As someone at 11xx elo, I also learnt a lot. Eg how to defend against trush on Arena. Keep em coming Hera!

[@GrahamHelliwell]

Remember to always have a tree behind the bit of wall they attack

[@BA_AJC]

Great series can't wait for the next one. I'm in the 1000-1100 range so it was was very cathartic. Can you try a private match where you spectate cheat and coach a player? Or teach them how to use Cobra Cars after cockroaching?

[@Schnitzel2368]

Oh Hera, we miss u so much in AoE 4. Great player and great man.

[@Hagelnot]

3 weeks, what the? That mill move was freaking amazing! The arena game was astonishing, I also felt like he's about to lose. I mean no relics, no saved resources or map control, being pushed back. And still :O But I've never seen cavaliers melt from skirms so fast before. Chapeau monsier! To both of you.

[@tomblack2064]

Wow that woz awesome. I play age 3 but after watching this I might try age 2. That was fun looking

[@PM-lz8cy]

hera is a really good teacher

[@alloftheabove1653]

Im new sorry, how do you turn on those red markers over inactive vills? That seems super helpful for me as a new player who sometimes looses track,

[@ajmg1993]

im so hyped while watching this xD

[@4ngi3CK]

Amazing guy, amazing video

[@Nutririana]

Hera I'm currently 4 days in playing AoE, I have played only 1 ranked game that I won by luck... after that I haven't played any ranked game, and spend most of the time restarting games to learn to get to castle fast, learn how to get the deers and just trying to follow your videos. I want to start playing ranked, but a bit more relaxed, I end up with a burning feeling on my shoulders when playing non ranked from the stress of trying to not mess it up. I don't see in your description any information in regards how to do coaching sessions, booking & cost. Please could you let me know, I feel having someone looking over my shoulder will greatly help me improve, build confidence and not over stress over a game.

[@DanielC01000100]

This video is soo gooood!! gg to Kamp and wow, now I want Hera to coach me

[@lonewolforigin]

This video was amazing for players considering going ranked like me. I been playing single player AoE2 since the original Age of Kings back in 1999 and I haven't touched a multiplayer game since early 2000s when I rage quit never to return. (Before even the MSN Gaming Zone closed) Watching videos from the AoE2 community is really pumping me to return and give it another try.

[@ajmg1993]

it would be super cool if more viideos coming. i try to catch you live but it dosnt work out for me always so im happy if i see 1000-1200 elo coaching games

[@flortrupp]

Thats a really interesting format.

[@Gaura89]

thank a lot for video it is very useful advanced beginners who plays and watches video but as Kamp and as I has some problems in mid game

[@mattice9083]

i really wish i had more time to try to git gud at age cause having hera available to coach is awesome.

[@2bussy]

this was so freaking hype 11

[@Fedekelmuygrozo]

Excellent video, excellent content

[@samuelaguilar674]

you are a great teacher HERE cheers from Mexico.