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Lock Speed

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Lock Speed

Keep the match speed fixed so individual players cannot change it during play.

Town Center in Age of Empires II
Related game artwork: Town Center

Overview

Keep the match speed fixed so individual players cannot change it during play.

How this system affects decisions

This rule affects advanced settings. Read the entry’s stated mechanics together with its requirements and related unit or technology pages; its practical value depends on which parts of that system are active in the current match.

How to use this reference

Keep the match speed fixed so individual players cannot change it during play. An Age advance unlocks new units, buildings, and research, but costs resources and occupies the Town Center. Plan the timing against the need to keep producing Villagers and defending the current economy.

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