One of the best features that stood out in AoM when compared to the AoE series are the godpowers that the players can use during the match. I like them because they add more strategic depth to the game: Players would have to know when to use their powers correctly and plan their strategies accordingly. Besides that, Godpowers are really fun to use. Another benefit would be bigger differentiation between civilizations. Maybe some civilizations could have no godpowers, but a strong economy and pow