How to Make Ranked 1v1 Fun in Age of Empires IV

Ranked matches in Age of Empires IV can feel intense and stressful, but they don’t have to be. With the right mindset and approach, you can transform your ranked experience from a source of anxiety into genuine enjoyment. Here’s how to rediscover the fun in competitive play.

0:00 - Ranked ladder anxiety explained
0:51 - Shifting mindset: record every game
1:25 - Created tracking website aoe.christus.com
1:46 - Four losses but still fun
2:50 - Focus: balance economy, not climbing
3:38 - Set fun goals per session
4:34 - Choose civilizations you actually enjoy
4:47 - Hates HRE inspiration monk mechanic
5:25 - Loves Macedonia, Japanese, Lancaster civs
6:21 - Simplify build orders for less anxiety
6:32 - Don't play on tilt
7:16 - Embrace losses as learning opportunities
7:27 - Reviewing four losses and lessons
8:41 - Seven-game win streak before losses
9:01 - Limit session length, leave wanting more
9:30 - Previous burnout from strict build orders
10:08 - Bottom line: it's a game, have fun

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