Every game isn't all about raiding and horse archers, so I wouldn't _always_ get mil 2 and HAs before taxation. If he's spending resources on towers, attrition, militia, and cavalry for raid defense, you'd be better off booming (and getting early taxation) than sending raiders into his defenses. It's not wise to do the same thing every game. Since most players prepare for a raid now, it is often better to skip it altogether and boom past them, or do a 150 HI or seige attack.
[This message has been edited by half_lotus (edited 11-30-2003 @ 01:16 AM).]