You will love playing this game. If you enjoyed the first Age of Empires, you are in for a surprise.  One of the big changes is you can produce more than one person from the production queen.  Online play is still fun too.  I must warn you though, this game is very addicting.  I find myself sleeping three to five hours a night because of this game.  Sound ridiculous?  It won't after you become good.  Have fun and good luck in your rise of rome career.