This British Semi Fast Fortress Dominates Team Games In AOE3DE

[@sebastiana2060]

After losing tooooons of ranked games I’m finally seeing wins thanks to you man !

[@TheNoisyhunter]

Great video! Im glad to see the quality rises from one video to another. One suggestion: teach us about killing treasure guardians efficiently, mby make it part of the micro guide because im sure its not that big of a topic for a separate video. Keep up the good work!

[@AussieDrongo]

Oh, it's definitely a topic big enough for it's own video, hope to have something for you in the next 24 hours :)

[@adn17]

@@AussieDrongo Loving the prompt response. Your content has been stunning! :)

[@davidderr8705]

That video came out within a day. @Aussie_Drongo is a legend.

[@EstebanSastreSuarez]

Huge fan here. Salutations, Mr. Drongo. I hope we meet in the 1v1 ladder soon.

[@Chess.Challenger]

Great work as always; loved the graphic at the end!! Next thing, not quite sure how you'd manage to do this, but having a reference to show where you allocate villagers and when would be incredibly useful!

[@AussieDrongo]

I'll try to add this on my next video! Thanks for the tip

[@vladimirlagos2688]

I am really loving this series, it is amazing to discover the unique path each civ follows to reach the Fortress Age safely.

[@adn17]

I love the fact that you grabbed a trading post with brit. Not very common but i appreciate the flexibility.

[@Sarmonde]

Love your videos, packed with info, please please please keep it up! TBH i love watching your vids with some tea right before bed to wind down, then dream about them all night. I have been a die hard soix fan since warchiefs came out, but they have always felt underwhelming. The community patch was great with the res bonus teepees, but unfortunate that didnt get brought over to the lakota. I am sure it will be one of the last civs you do but i cant wait to see what you can do with them!!

[@aoe2and3fan]

Absolutely awesome content. Can't wait to see more! :-D

[@Mootacoo]

I'm looking forward to seeing your Dutch video! I adopted them when DE came out and I'm loving them. I'm particularly interested in a logistician build order. Having the veteran halbadiers in age2 has been quite useful.

[@AussieDrongo]

Hopefully have it for you in the next 24 hours - if you're lucky even 2 videos ;)

[@lewisaaltonen6970]

@@AussieDrongo you're an absolute machine! Love it

[@Applemann97]

Idea for a video in the future: civ tier lists for ff, rush, booming etc. might be very interesting to watch!

[@AussieDrongo]

Great idea! "The Booming Tier List for AOE3DE". I like it.

[@arpiththomas]

Great video man! Could you maybe put all these fast fortress strategies into a playlist?

[@Anubis3467]

this dude uploading 4k videos with youtube sections and still in 7k subs that aint right

[@Wyrdloque]

Heya! Loving the videos so far. I got hit by a bizarre strategy yesterday that took me totally off-guard. I was Dutch playing against Aztecs, he went SUPER fast industrial, I noted his lack of map control in commerce age and tried to hit him early yo mess up his econ, but his warchief (buffed with dance + cards/treasures) and shipments fought me off. He then pretty much went from fort, pretty much instantly to industrial. Soon as he hit industrial he ran me over with about a dozen skull knights + Jags. Would love to see a guide about an Aztec fast industrial, had I been expecting it, I feel I would have beaten it, but it was so wacky and unpredictable I had no chance.

[@jeromemartel3916]

Honestly, it's better to go for mace/skull knights since you can spam 20 mace age 4 cards with the tons of XP you will be getting destroying the enemy with buffed war chief aura from big button plaza. Also: kzbin.info/www/bejne/foTan4mZeJ6fgcU

[@ionitaflorin8615]

That drag race refference killed me I love you

[@grandengineernathan]

I love your videos, the only thing that could be better for the BOs would be to put were and when the villagers in the description just to avoid having to watch the video 15 times : )

[@AussieDrongo]

Hey mate - sounds like a great idea, I'll make sure to include it in my next build order.

[@ObliviousCannGaming]

Loving absolutely ALL of your content! I do have a request though which I think will be neat, are you open to the idea of creating playlists for your channel so for example grouping all the fast fortress videos under one area? Would be something I think would be great to see rather than scrolling through every upload each time. Again, loving all the content! Keep it up :))

[@PotatoSmasher420]

Yo, Aussie_Drongo, what is your opinion on the card Virginia company? I always used it in the past (but im n00b) - my reasonin was, that after building 3 manors early, Virginia company saves you ca 800 wood, making it supperior to the 600 wood shipment in the long run... But then again i used to send it as second card after 3 settlers while i was still in first age lul... Also since British are highly incentivized to build max pop cap ASAP is it worth to build Saloon as second military building to spam Renegados and other outlaw units? I always found them to be really strong but screwed over by pop which is solved by being british.

[@namvo3013]

I love that card too

[@fupopanda]

The card has its use. Watch tournaments to see pro players use it.

[@jyotsnasrivastava6373]

its used in brtish boom strategy

[@AussieDrongo]

Hey PotatoSmasher, love the name BTW. Virginia Company is a card which has a place, however in the fast pace meta of 2020, it often means it gets left out. Virginia company is quite honestly one of the best age 1 cards in the game, you save a huge amount of wood by taking it, but it is only normally viable if you're going to be playing a more passive early game due to passive enemy civilisations, with the card order being VC -> 700w -> 5v -> 700g. I can show a demonstration with a video if there is enough interest.

[@WilkinsJLeong]

What about the quick manor building card? I found it satisfying because it was basically instant settlers but is there actually any long term benefit from using such a card early on?

[@csbr75]

it's been nearly 24 hours and I still haven't got a new upload from Aussie Daddy. The abstinence of content is causing me to shake and get nervous just like Yoda with his Ketamine addiction

[@abcdefgdude2843]

Could you do a short tutorial on treasure guardian mechanics/strategy? I notice you do a lot of kiting to take advantage of their strange ai and minimize damage, but i find it difficult to do without them refilling health

[@AussieDrongo]

Coming up in the next 24 hours!

[@lewisaaltonen6970]

G'day! Would absolutely love to see a Dutch turtle strategy covered on this channel

[@AussieDrongo]

Stay tuned mate, I've got you!

[@McRyart]

I enjoy your new FF Series A lot! Do you plan to do a video about general timemarks e.g. what are Standard/fast/Slow Age up times so intermediate player like me become able to „read“ the strategy the opponent is going after? That would be incredible helpful!

[@TheLaughingSpy]

Love the accidental delete lmao

[@Sword001SK]

I would like to see some greedy fun builds like rev rush or fast industrial, but those vids can definitely wait till you cover the viable strategies first :D

[@TheAccio87]

That TOP SECRET strategy is masterclass

[@AussieDrongo]

Shhh - don't share it with anyone, highly overpowered!

[@CalculusWarrior]

Always love your videos! I would be interested in seeing a proper Portugese water boom; it's a strategy I was never able to really master in the original game.

[@AussieDrongo]

It can be tough knowing when to go for it and when not to, but yes, definitely will!

[@desireemcmurdie2619]

Thanks Aussie_drongo 🙏🏻...your videos help us noobs a lot and keeps the game alive. dezi_dezi_dezi

[@Steerpike-th6fe]

Never clicked on a video faster

[@TheLuc224]

Thanks for the video. I am learning so much.

[@IsaiquiaGamingOfficial]

Great video!

[@abam9787]

8:05 Chopper was literally done on his part once and for all, then it was up to only you to secure that win LMAO

[@svyambhuvtalwar6731]

Loving your content Would also appreciate a guide on Indians, I've found a bit challenging to find the balance between ageing up fast and having enough wood for settlers and buildings. Cheers

[@MrRementer]

Thanks für producing

[@bva0]

Great video Aussie! I've a couple of question though, if you please: 1 - If you had gone with Hussars instead of musks/grenadiers, what would be your mid and late game army compositions? Hussars and Dragoons on both stages? Any artillery? 2 - What would be different (army-wise) if you had gone in a 1v1?

[@petechen1025]

Would be interesting for you to do some videos on how to play on water map and water strategy

[@AussieDrongo]

Great idea! I'll put it on the list!

[@lolheyhoi]

oh i wanna see a china fast fortness so badly

[@AussieDrongo]

Sooooon! (TM)

[@lolheyhoi]

@@AussieDrongo i wil love that

[@Moze9116899]

Would really Appreciate how to do some of the Native American Teams, (Inca, Lakota) they such a different build and strategy, especially since they lack conventional Artillery that it is hard to adjust to them. Any clues on how to FF them would be appreciated. Also, how to rush with China and how to FFa with China, they seem hard for me to understand since they do not easily get vils like other civs.

[@AussieDrongo]

Definitely my intention to go through each of those civilisations, China will be one coming up soon.

[@rjmills126]

Love the content but I have a question. Why did you choose the 3 vill card over the cheap manors card? I’m sure you have a reason I’m just curious. Thanks!

[@da1ace]

Russian semi Ff: Distributivism, 700 coin, 13 strelets, two falconets, suvarov reforms. Age with 14 villies, 2 of which were on wood from the start. Make sure you build a house and a TP early age 1. Age with quartermaster. During transition, put enough villies on coin to get 300 once you hit age 2 build a blockhouse (can be forward if you want.) If you built your TP in time you should have 2 shipments. Send 700 coin and 13 strelets. Make sure you build enough houses to support 65+ pop. Gather coin, age up with 17 strelets. (I usually click the button with 17 villies). in age 3, Ship in your falconets, upgrade to veteran musks, if you have spare resources, ship 10 more strelets. send suvarov reforms. good timing and resource management puts 30-40 veteran musketeers and 2 falconets in the enemy base at ~10 minutes. This strat can be prone to raiding against age 2 cav. Be careful.

[@LaddRusso91]

This is a bit of a meme strat, but can work in certain situations. On a map with livestock I think this could be faster and better.

[@da1ace]

@@LaddRusso91 you mind elaborating on your opinion a bit? I can see why you think it’s a bit memey but I’ve been able to make it work with success against multiple civs.

[@LaddRusso91]

@@da1ace because it's relatively easy to scout and from there you can adapt and counter it. Still a fun strat that I enjoyed many times

[@anuragekka2190]

Would love to see your version of the good ol Sepoy Urumi FF and Elephant FF with India.

[@martyparty544]

would love to see some dutch strategies

[@AussieDrongo]

Coming up in the next 24 hours :)

[@russellb6249]

Am I the only one that thinks Brits are and always have been OP in aoe3?

[@AussieDrongo]

They do have some very good match ups, but at the same time they have some unfavourable match ups as well, they are definitely a solid civ in 1v1 , and tier 1 in team

[@hazmatcinemaxxx]

I like your content but the black bars make the image smaller for us plebians with only a 16:9 aspect ratio. I think it would up production quality for the majority of your viewers to upload your videos in 16:9.

[@phoenixx51]

Civ overviews please dad

[@ryanhaslam2771]

Great video mate! Just wondering why you deleted part of your walls?

[@Александр-в8ы9у]

Great video. But could you next time just spend an extra second and show standard 1v1 deck please

[@adriangonzales9737]

Hi Aussie, love you videos. Can you please do dutch?

[@realandimaginedxyz]

Can anyone tell me how to make obsured alpha work? To me everything stays hidden as if it was set at 0 no matter what I do. I tried everything...

[@AussieDrongo]

It's a known bug Simon, it has been brought to the attention of the developers though and they are working on a fix.

[@realandimaginedxyz]

@@AussieDrongo That's good news, thanks. I was ready for the answer: " your video card is ded mate" or something

[@Sprintzs]

What do you think about the Virginia company card?

[@brunorodrigues166]

When is it a good idea (if ever) to get native allies?

[@sofiadahlen1187]

I've had some succses with them as Lakota vs Sweden! It was on Alaska and the Nootka clubmen are just fantastic to destroy those pesky Torps costwise compared to Clubmen. They also became a good meatshield for my cav.

[@da1ace]

The Inca have huge incentive to go native allies. Depending on the settlement, they can provide excellent military and eco support for very little investment.

[@AussieDrongo]

To be honest, I neglect making allies of the natives in almost all circumstances. Only ever if I have the Cree will I use them to create CDBs.

[@vincentvanderwilt8743]

What are your thoughts on furier and silversmith cards? It makes your natural resources (mines and hunt) last longer and gather faster. I use them to snowball and rush the enemy.

[@vincentvanderwilt8743]

Spice trade also

[@Drachenfurie]

I would like to play the game but I heard it removed all data from C drive from some users due to a critical bug. Is this fixed now? Is the game save to play?

[@HD-wf3bp]

When I see An Enemy having alot of cannons I start building culverines and like 3 culverines can kill like 9 normale cannons easy with their range

[@zyc8198]

7:47 what?!!!

[@WilkinsJLeong]

Dutch Semi FF/FF please!

[@AussieDrongo]

Yes sir!

[@thegreenline3656]

Can you make an updated version? Britain's deck has changed.

[@THEANESTHESIST]

Plz make a video about ottomans fast fortress.

[@MRbeqa100]

Looks like you have a ultra wide monitor, for video tutorials can you switch it to standart 16:9 aspect ratio? becouse most of us have huge black bars while watching your videos, thanks...

[@filipelimartins]

what's the prbblem with the black bars?

[@MRbeqa100]

@@filipelimartins it can't be displayed in fullscreen

[@joaoss6459]

How to beat rush civilizations like the Dutch in expert mode?

[@ethanlim3222]

FOR QUEEN AND COUNTRY

[@Rtn7789]

You can upgrade longbowman without the yeomen card why are you using it?

[@davidderr8705]

Can you make a video for the Russian that doesn't rush?

[@Tom3K_grabarzzzz]

Dude the actidental delete is so annoying like today when i was just about to hit fortress age i actidently deleted my tc...........i rage quit

[@rickpercy87]

What is the benefit of deleting your own army?

[@Turek88]

yo really would wanted to know what is now your approximate win rate in % :D

[@insaneweasel1]

So you age with 17 vils?

[@XandeMD]

If the villager limit is 99, how are you with 101?

[@TrikeGarage]

Do something with China

[@AussieDrongo]

Next 72 hours my friend :)

[@Rtn7789]

And why the hell you are upgrading Grenadiers 🤦‍♂️? Upgrade only musketeer and hussar they are enough to counter the enemy

[@isaaclopera938]

No Distributivism?

[@miguelfernandez6767]

CdB rush review pls?

[@bryanguerrero6213]

Why delete the cows?

[@regtrigger7535]

Whats the difference between semi ff and ff ??

[@LaddRusso91]

Semi means u stay longer in the 2nd age. U can make 5 or 10 units

[@filipelimartins]

lakota pls

[@jdnetwork-reselling]

hate how they ruined the cow farming strat! was so OP now its broken

[@LaddRusso91]

For supremacy?

[@jdnetwork-reselling]

@@LaddRusso91 British cow farming was very overpowered it still is but they have broken it, as they can gather at +400% i think with all the cards, so now its broken as the villagers herd all the cows to the TC to kill them like they do in AOE2 but they herd the ones still fattening up on the livestock pen which makes it useless

[@LaddRusso91]

@@jdnetwork-reselling yes, I heard about this bug from NR players. Let's hope they patch things up

[@rjmills126]

No cheap manners ?

[@samwilcox10]

What PR is he? Just curious?

[@shayne8087]

He was PR46

[@samwilcox10]

@@shayne8087 Really? Did he play TAD or vanilla ?

[@AussieDrongo]

@@samwilcox10 Hey Sam, I played TAD, TWC and Vanilla, but I stopped in around 2010.

[@samwilcox10]

@@AussieDrongo Thanks for the response brother! Keep up the great vids I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw you had less than 100k subs.

[@Rtn7789]

You really don't know how to play 🤦‍♂️ you should have used the Virginia company card which lowers the cost of manor house and settler cards are not required since villagers spawn once houses are built as a British player you should do land boom with all special cards available for you

[@Anonymous-rp4hn]

Clearly you don’t play Brits very often. You clearly don’t understand their gameplay

[@Chess.Challenger]

I'm afraid to tell you that criticizing a guide like this without actually explaining reasons why you think his gameplay is wrong just makes you look silly

[@Anonymous-rp4hn]

@@Chess.Challenger he lost me at no trade post during age 1 and not all maps start with 300 wood. He would get annihilated with that deck in a competitive setting and especially vs a few expert AI

[@bva0]

@@Anonymous-rp4hn Care to elaborate?

[@AussieDrongo]

Hey Wing-Ding, in the definitive edition the starting crates have been standardised so that you always start with the same crates, for the British, they have 300 wood on all maps. I played a game with this same deck against the best players in the competitive scene (Hazza, Diarouga, Lecastete) and was able to hold my own. I'll upload the VOD if you would like to see it, let me know.