Civilization comparison · AoE3: DE 100.19.18309
French vs Ottomans
French and Ottomans share 10 of their regular units and 69 Home City cards. French start worth 1,290 resources and train 22 kinds of units; Ottomans start worth 1,150 and train 20.
FrenchStart worth 1,290 · 5 Coureur des Bois, 3 Crates of Food, 2 Cords of Wood, 1 Explorer, 1 Native Scout
Civilization bonus: Begins with a Native Scout. Trains Coureurs des Bois instead of Settlers. Royal guard units: Skirmisher (Voltigeurs), Cuirassier (Gendarmes) Unique units: Coureurs des Bois and Cuirassier
OttomansStart worth 1,150 · 1 Crates of Food, 3 Cords of Wood, 1 Explorer, 6 Settler, 1 Tiny Crate of Wood
Civilization bonus: Town Centers cannot train Settlers but Yörüks arrive over time, villagers which do not cost resources. Artillery has extra line of sight and style. Has access to the most unique units compared to European civilizations. Royal guard units: Deli (Rumeliot) and Humbaraci (Ulufeli) Unique units: Yörük, Azap, Janissary, Imam, Bashibozuk, Muhbir, Sipahi, Abus Gunner, Humbaraci, Great Bombard and Galley Unique buildings: Has a Mosque to train healers, base and unit improvements.
Units only one of them has
Only French
Villager
Cavalry
Ship
Only Ottomans
Villager
Cavalry
Ship
Both: Culverin, Falconet, Fishing Boat, Frigate, Galleon, Monitor, Mortar, Surgeon, Horse Artillery, Petard.
Best age-up per age
| Age | French | Ottomans |
|---|---|---|
| Colonial Age |  The Naturalist ≈ 500 | The Naturalist ≈ 500 |
| Fortress Age |  The Gentleman Pirate ≈ 800 | The Scout ≈ 800 |
| Industrial Age |  The Engineer ≈ 1,000 | The Grand Vizier ≈ 1,200 |
| Imperial Age |  El Presidente ≈ 2,000 | El Presidente ≈ 2,000 |
The choice that hands over the most in resources (units at train cost, livestock and crates at what they hold).
Home City cards
97
only French
69
in both decks
96
only Ottomans