Empire does not require too much computer configuration, but if you want to play empire over the Internet then you should use a computer with a good configuration. Usually when playing empire people tell me to play on the desktop (case machine) but I see many "high" player playing with the laptop. I also advise you to practice the empire should also use the case, but if there is no machine can use a temporary laptop to play also, it is important that you remember keyboard shortcuts.
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