Age of Empires II (Retired)

The Castle was the premiere fortification of the Medieval period. Your legacy in the future is assured.

Sometimes to win battles you have to make hard choices and sacrifices. In this battle you lost 25 units to combat with the enemy. Sometimes an outdated unit can get a needed boost of speed or armor with the right technology. Get used to watching the alerts on your mini-map as well - a second attack is easy to miss once you are defending the first one. Use this tactic to your advantage as well.

When you are ready to take on the unexpected you are ready to take on the world. The Random map challenge is for any who are ready for attack or defense by land or sea and to defend against those who would threaten your empire. Fight on!

You have killed over fifty units in a single session.

Over one hundred of your units were lost in this battle - even with such great losses, if they were well used against the enemy you did the right thing. Get used to studying the battle stats after each match with an opponent - did you have the right complementary mix of units? Did you make your enemy pay for every one of your losses? Every unit sacrificed is an opportunity to learn about your opponent.

Through your various skills you have defeated the Britons in battle.

You have faced the unknown! Playing against random opponents will expose you to a world’s worth of variety of units, tactics, and technologies. Study their strengths and weaknesses to become a great leader.

Civilizations can be conquered with ideas as surely as with armaments. You can celebrate your success this battle in converting enemy units.

You razed 50 buildings in this campaign, your enemies will think twice before challenging you again.

For some leaders, losing 15 buildings in a single session would be a reason to retreat and resign. Not you.

Two hundred of your units were lost in this conflict. Sadly, not every battle can be a sweeping victory where everyone returns to the feast table to boast of their skill. Sometimes, being a good general is about knowing when to throw everything against the enemy without reservation or hesitation. Today you know how that feels.

Through your various skills you have defeated the Franks in battle.

Congratulations! You have achieved the first multi-player victory of many to come.

You have killed over 500 units in a single session - your fame will spread from this point onward.

Through your various skills you have defeated the Celts in battle.

You have sought glory in ten single-player battles, fight on!

Through your various skills you have defeated the Byzantines in battle.

Through your various skills you have defeated the Goths in battle.

Through your various skills you have defeated the Mongols in battle.

In this campaign you razed over 100 buildings, your name is legend among your enemies.

Through your various skills you have defeated the Teutons in battle.

Through your various skills you have defeated the Persians in battle.

Through your various skills you have defeated the Spanish in battle.

Through your various skills you have defeated the Huns in battle.

Through your various skills you have defeated the Turks in battle.

You have earned your first MVP award. The Most Valuable Player in an Age of Empires II battle has the highest total buildings razed and enemy units killed on the team. Aggressive attacks and thorough elimination of enemy buildings will increase your chances of earning additional MVPs. Congratulations!

Through your various skills you have defeated the Chinese in battle.

Through your various skills you have defeated the Japanese in battle.

Through your various skills you have defeated the Vikings in battle.

Through your various skills you have defeated the Aztecs in battle.

Through your various skills you have defeated the Saracens in battle.

You hosted a multiplayer game for the first time!

Through your various skills you have defeated the Mayans in battle.

Through your various skills you have defeated the Koreans in battle.

You have crumbled your five hundredth building into rubble…and you are just getting warmed up. Congratulations!

For some leaders, losing 50 buildings in a single session would be a crushing defeat - as long as you have wood and villagers you will carry on.

On this day you have fought in your tenth online battle! Let the town bell ring and the villagers rest from their labors that they may toast your good health and leadership. There will be many battles ahead, some victories, some defeats - but always lessons. Cheers and congratulations to you on this auspicious day!

You have constructed a wonder - a shining pinnacle of achievement for your civilization. It is a beacon of hope to people everywhere, and if defended - a legacy of that achievement to stand the test of time.

Deathmatch is a competition of fast decisions and instant action. It will hone your skills at pitched battle.

You have defeated random opponents twenty five times. Your legend grows greater with every victory. Congratulations!

In your various campaigns through history you have constructed over one hundred castles.

Through your various skills you have defeated the Italians in battle.

Through your various skills you have defeated the Slavs in battle.

Through your various skills you have defeated the Indians in battle.

Through your various skills you have defeated the Magyars in battle.

Through your various skills you have defeated the Incas in battle.

Every successful conversion is doubly beneficial to your team - you remove an enemy attacker and increase your own forces. In your career you have successfully converted fifty units.

Some leaders might aspire to build one hundred buildings in their entire reign. You lost that many this day and fought on valiantly. Stay strong!

No wall nor castle will stand in your way - you have clearly mastered the siege by razing over 250 buildings in one session.

“We come here with no peaceful intent, but ready for battle, determined to avenge our wrongs and set our country free. Let your masters come and attack us: we are ready to meet them beard to beard.” - (1297) William Wallace

Through your various skills you have defeated the Ethiopians in battle.

Through your various skills you have defeated the Portuguese in battle.

Few leaders can master both the economy needed to construct a wonder, let alone build a strong military or alliances to defend it. As a veteran of Five Wonders you have demonstrated those skills.

Through your various skills you have defeated the Malians in battle.

Through your various skills you have defeated the Berbers in battle.

You have killed over two thousand units in a single session. You are a legend to both allies and enemies.

The communication of ideas and religion was a powerful force that changed empires in the Middle Ages. Your conquest of 20 enemies in a single battle shows great skill at deploying and protecting the priests.

Through your various skills you have defeated the Malay in battle.

Through your various skills you have defeated the Khmer in battle.

Through your various skills you have defeated the Vietnamese in battle.

Through your various skills you have defeated the Burmese in battle.

Choosing ‘Random’ for your civilization is a good boast. You are confidently telling the world that you can lead any civilization to victory! Cheers to you!

In your career you have lost over one thousand buildings. Everything is a milestone, every win, every loss, and every building that falls. Great generals count their losses and learn from them.

In twenty conflicts you have defeated the Britons.

You have fought in one hundred single-player battles!

Each legendary leader has something to teach you, a tactic, a strategy, or an attitude - when you have fought their battles and studied their history you are taking steps to becoming a legendary leader yourself. Congratulations!

You are master of the random map - from the thrill of exploration, to the skillful deployment of your villages, to the razing of the enemy and driving them from your borders. Master of continents and oceans, your leadership is the stuff of song and legend!

You have razed five thousand buildings in your long and illustrious military career! If your reputation went up as quickly as you take buildings down you would be known world-wide.

It isn’t taking the hill, it is holding it against all attackers that is the ultimate challenge. You are on your way.

You have been selected for the Most Valuable Player award twenty times. You have demonstrated great skill in battle, and surpassed that by outperforming the other generals in your allegiance. You are definitely a rising star in this elite group. Congratulations!

You have led the Britons to victory ten times. Fight on!

With turbo your villagers will gather and build quickly - pay attention to your resources and idle villagers. Turbo will let you focus more on your mid-game strategic planning.

In twenty conflicts you have defeated the Franks.

Wonder Defense is an excellent way for any leader to build their skills. If you are defending then you must build your forces and reinforce your defensive structures quickly or attack offensively to reduce your opponent’s strength. Attackers must be coordinated if they hope to succeed.

“Of the love or hatred God has for the English, I know nothing, but I do know that they will all be thrown out of France, except those who die there.” - Joan of Arc (Trial 1431)

You have demonstrated mastery of the conversion strategies by converting over fifty enemy units in a single match.

Today is a day of glory! You have fought one hundred battles versus fierce online opponents. Three cheers for you - hip hip, HUZZAH! HUZZAH! HUZZAH!

After twenty five victories, you have shown that you truly can lead any civilization to glory. You are truly a timeless commander! (And you can probably converse with villagers in several languages.)

You have led the Celts to victory ten times. Fight on!

You have won at least one victory against every civilization in Age of Empires II.

Attila knew both great betrayal and great glory in his conquests against the Romans. Attila said: “It takes less courage to criticize the decisions of others than to stand by your own.” - Carry his example on to your other campaigns.

In twenty conflicts you have defeated the Byzantines.

You have been victorious in fifty multi-player battles - you are a seasoned veteran and a worthy opponent!

In twenty conflicts you have defeated the Goths.

In twenty conflicts you have defeated the Teutons.

In twenty conflicts you have defeated the Spanish.

Throughout his conquests, El Cid was far more than a master at arms and noble, but was someone who could lead and unite the people. Even beyond his death, the legacy of his leadership was still more powerful than lesser rulers. Take his lessons with you on your own conquests.

Congratulations! You have defeated a single CPU opponent (at moderate difficulty or higher).

You have razed ten thousand buildings in your long and illustrious military career! You can unpack trebuchets in your sleep and you consider a dozen fire archers a pleasant introduction. You are a legend!

Congratulations! You have singly defeated three CPU opponents (at moderate difficulty or higher).

Congratulations! You have singly defeated five CPU opponents (at moderate difficulty or higher).

You have led the Huns to victory ten times. Fight on!

You have faced the random opponents and defeated them two hundred and fifty times. No civilization can find safety when they stand against you. Congratulations!

By studying the campaigns of Salah al Din Yusuf ibn Ayyub, or 'Saladin' as he was known to the crusaders, you can know that there are many aspects to the great heroes of the Middle Ages. The lessons of his campaigns will guide you in your other conquests.

In twenty conflicts you have defeated the Mongols.

In study of the campaigns of Frederick Barbarossa you learned the power of relics and of uniting an empire. Use this knowledge in your future conquests, but remember not to overextend yourself.

His enemies know only the ruthlessness and speed of the great Khan’s conquests - but the greatest generals also know the tools of cooperation, alliance, and loyalty - these will serve you well in future campaigns.

You have led the Franks to victory ten times. Fight on!

You have led the Spanish to victory ten times. Fight on!