Shortly after Age of Empires 2 was released, naturally, my dad followed. He had to use those top civs to advance out of the semis, whereas Viper could pick some slightly weaker civs in the semis and save his best for the grand final. I'm sure Viper thinks the same way tbh. Don't have a Microsoft or Xbox Live account? WORLD’S EDGE: Could you tell us about one of your best plays, and one of your silliest ones? You cannot learn this by reading a book or listening to a person talk. Hussars can be used to skirmish small towns and small armies before they can become a real threat, they can defend against small attacks from siege weapons and are adept at destroying small armies of archers since they move fast and have decent pierce armor. WORLD’S EDGE: You’ve participated in many Age of Empires tournaments over the years; do you have any favorites? By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies. We have so many individuals that have put in so many hours for the game to thrive and be in the position we are in now. I can’t imagine there being a better, more supportive community for any game out there. The reason I returned again was because I saw my dad playing in his office as I had moved back home with my parents. The * indicates that the civilization can fully upgrade their Hussars, i.e. From my experience, the same series going longer isn't really a big problem, it's the whole process of resetting and getting ready for another series after putting so much into another one to begin with. He is a well-known community leader, streamer, and represents Team Secret on the competitive scene. While a few other cavalry- and/or archer-based civilizations can utilize this as well, it is not as effective for them. THE VIPER: Hello there! THE VIPER: My dad. The Hussar is a light cavalry unit in Age of Empires II: The Conquerors that can be trained at the Stable once the Imperial Age is reached. This now also controls your starting team position based on the selected color. feedback about future releases. I quickly rose in skill level from there and realized there was a competitive scene as well—again, due to my dad, as he was running AoEZone.net. On March 22, 2020, nearly 58,000 people watched the finals of Hidden Cup 3, an Age of Empires II tournament with a $56,830 prize pool. Most people who are at the top of their fields are somewhat sore losers and Viper is no different. In that one, I also was thinking that he was just making up excuses, but after experiencing it myself, I ended up giving Mbl tons of credit for the HC1 final, as he managed a 2-4 even with that in mind. Thanks a lot to everyone involved in doing this kind of content and keeping the game alive. Forgotten Empires didn't do anything wrong. It’s an absolutely incredible group of people, and I couldn’t be more happy to be a part of it. They can also act as cheap cannon fodder to engage and block infantry, heavy cavalry, and Camel Riders, while the Cavalry Archers pick them off safely, using the cover. Also, with Viper being demotivated to stream lately, maybe this will bring some of it back, as he will have to "start over". Don't have a Microsoft or Xbox Live account? Great player! As a result, it seemed to punish players who might have otherwise had a shot at an upset into picking civs that were suboptimal matchups. THE VIPER: I think they key component for every player aspiring to become better is that they (first and foremost) need to play the game because they like it. I sure hope Microsoft learn from other games and prioritize AOE4 being a great game first instead of being an esports.