Tips for Emperor start in Warlords 2.08?

[Amuze]

I have a pretty generic opening sequence which has helped me beat Monarch on Warlords 2.08 fair consistently.

Worker > Settler (chop rush) > Settler (chop rush) > Stonehenge (chop rush) > Pyramids.

However, Emperor has been kicking my butt since the Barbs and other civs tend to use their aggression earlier than I can set up my defenses.

Anyone out there have some tips for starting strategy on Emperor?

 

[weimingshi]

I'm a builder type, never start early wars. I build at least 2 warriors before anything else, 3 if I have time. only start worker when city is size 3. after the first worker, chop build other workers, get 3 to 4 workers total, then chop a settler. Then chop whatever you want. with 4 choppers, as long as you have forrest left, you build stuff super fast.

If you are lucky enough to get bronze working from goody huts, start whiping a worker as soon as you can.