If you want to take control of many resources in age of empires 2 and the map always 
try to attack the enemy base first by destroying their gates first the n you should 
retreat although they will attack but when they are cooled send some villagers and 
try to build a gate from where you broke theirs one.If there are enemies towers or 
others things dont worry take as 10 villagers and 1% construction will also be able 
to block them but you should try to complete it for your entrance purposes.This formula 
is only applied to the small gates for the bigger gates you should complete it 100% for 
enemystoppage Then after succeding in locking them clear their outter buildings and 
soldiers and when they are locked the rest of the map will be yours and they will 
become weak by having no more resources.