AOE IV / Maps
Ocean Gateway
Rugged cliffs frame four gateways to fish and naval trade, while limited dock space and open flanks create a land-water balance.
Overview
Rugged cliffs frame four gateways to fish and naval trade, while limited dock space and open flanks create a land-water balance.
Terrain and layout
A hybrid map where rugged cliffs enclose four gateways between the land and the water at the map edge. Docks have limited building space, and the open flanks leave routes for land armies.
Resources and control
The water around the edge offers abundant Fish and naval trade access through the gateways. Three Sacred Sites are documented; the map entry does not provide a fixed resource-node distribution.
Player considerations
Scout which gateways are closest to your base and keep a route open for both ships and land units. Limited Dock space makes placement important, while an unguarded flank can let an opponent bypass the water approach.
