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African Clearing hunt-and-shore economy
African Clearing replaces Berry Bushes with abundant hunt and small fish-bearing ponds. Interior trees are sparse, while a dense palm forest along the edge can become an important wood source.
Overview
African Clearing replaces Berry Bushes with abundant hunt and small fish-bearing ponds. Interior trees are sparse, while a dense palm forest along the edge can become an important wood source.
Plan and execution
Settle near safe hunt and a pond so early food does not depend on berries. Scout a route toward the edge forest before the first woodline runs thin, and protect Fishing Ships if the pond is contested. Use Outposts or a small mobile force to watch the gap between the base and the forest.
Risks and adaptation
Pushing too far to the edge for wood can expose Villagers, while overcommitting to a tiny pond gives the opponent an easy target. Balance safe food gathering with a planned second woodline.
- Focus
- Nomad savanna settlement
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- Age of Empires II system
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