Web Server for AoE 1, 2 and 3 DE supporting LAN multiplayer 100% offline

Awesome to see AoE, and games in general being future proofed. Sad when functionality is lost because someone turned off a server.

As someone who spent an immeasurable amount of time on AOE 2 online multiplayer, it has been a steadily refreshing experiencing the rise of AOE2 DE over the recent years. The game not only received updates that brought in the total civilization count to 50+, but also a ton of visual enhancements and improvements in the overall gameplay and performance.

This is nothing short of stunning to see new developments happening for these games, especially in the open-source community.

It probably won't matter. When I play a "random civ" game with my friends, I always get Vikings. On maps with no oceans.

For real, though, it's really great to see this game continue to live on.

Vikings are a very good archer civ, full tree and the free handcart is a top-tier eco-boost.

I just distinctly remember getting slaughtered by Paladins, and having very few good options to counter.