used to be an avid Age OF Kings player. For those not in the know, it’s a multiplayer game played on an online gaming portal. You can form teams and compete against other teams. If you prefer you can also play a one-on-one i.e. two players compete.
Over the years i realized that a few concepts really stuck on to me even after i quit the game years ago. The reason i list them here is because i would rather jot them down here than anywhere else. Also it helps me give myself a perspective.
Here goes ..
1. Start Early
One of the most important aspects of the game was managing your economy. If you last the initial battles, then the strength of your economy alone will decide the course of the game.
Translated into life, this means start saving small but start saving!! The longer period you can save the greater the time your interest accrues to provide higher returns.
2. Give It All
Put in the maximum effort that you can in each and every battle, you might just win by a small margin, but a win is a win at the end of the day.
3. Salvage
The real good players never fought a losing battle and salvaged whatever they could, whenever they could.
This strategy might be slow and boring but in the long run it works.. and it works well!! Don’t batter yourself on a lost cause. You have to live to fight another day!
4. Controversy Is Short Lived
Kids quite often used to curse and call each other names just to garner attention.The name/fame associated with such incidents quickly fade from public memory.
Only true skill, ability will stand you in good stead over the long run.
5. It’s All In The Mind
I remember feeling very low before a game and totally exhilarated after a win just 15 minutes later. It was only a case of mood. He agrees.
6. Develop Good Habits
Habit yourself to always protect yourself (in game) and you will naturally construct a wall even without thinking every time you play.
Develop good habit in your daily life and you shall never go wrong. This is very similar to my stress on developing good processes than relying on people.
That’s it.
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