If you need help locating a specific paper (e.g., about the Huns' no-house bonus or the Spanish villager rush in competitive play), let me know. I can also help you phrase a search for papers about game piracy sites like ApunkaGames.
| Pros | Cons | | :--- | :--- | | to an abandonware classic | Legally grey (Copyright is owned by Microsoft) | | Very small download (200MB vs 20GB for DE) | Potential malware risk (if downloading from clone sites; always use original Apunka) | | Works on Windows 10/11 with fixes | No multiplayer servers (You need Voobly/GameRanger manually) | | No Microsoft Store or Steam required | Outdated balance (Missing new civs like Italians, Incas, etc.) | | Perfect for LAN parties | Low resolution UI (Menus look tiny on 4K screens) | Age Of Empires 2 Conquerors Apunkagames