1) How big would Age 1 armies be in comparison if Age 1 had no refuge? They would be absolutely obscene, even with twice the upkeep.
2) Age 2 players are used to a mountain of freebies with all the FB gifts.
I think free gifts, and no refuge are the two biggest reasons Age 2 players are considered soft (Also the "no attack button" on some servers). It's not really that Age 2 players ARE soft, because they aren't. They are simply softer than Age 1 players, it's like comparing granite and chalk. Both are solid stone, but one is clearly more hardened than the other.
And as I said before, my statement does not apply to Age 1 veterans that are now Age 2 players, like you. So, there's no reason for you to take that statement personally.
I believe the gaming experience in Age 1 lends itself to expeditious success in Age 2. But, I don't think experience the gaming experience of Age 2 lends itself to rapid success in Age 1.



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