Age of Empires II (AOEII) is an age-based real-time strategy game developed by Ensemble Studios and published by Microsoft Game Studio for Windows on October 15, 1999.

The original Age of Kings release was followed up with the HD remastered version called The Age of Conquest: Rise of Rome in 2003. This remake included enhanced graphics as well as new features such as improved sound effects and music scores.

Here are some tips to help you progress through this game more smoothly:

1. Learn how to micro-manage your units effectively - Micro-management means giving individual orders directly rather than relying on AI (Artificial Intelligence) for most decisions.

2 Use resource gathering buildings strategically: Build farms near mineral deposits, sawmills close to forests and millstone near stone quarry sites so they can gather resources faster without needing constant trips back home every few seconds!

3 Don't neglect research - Investing in technologies will give you advantages over your opponents when fighting battles or building structures quickly enough before they do too!

4 Build defensive structures strategically: Towers, walls, etc., around key areas like resource gathering spots and vital buildings such as barracks can protect them from enemy attacks.

5 Use spies to gather information about the opposing player's economy and military forces. This will help you prepare a better defense or launch surprise attacks when they least expect it.

6 Build up your economy early by building farms, sawmills, millstones, etc., near resource deposits as soon as possible.

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