Sound like a cool project. You need the HD version of this game , to play it, right? I already have the normal one, was thinking about to buy the HD one, but i was not sure is worth it.
Works the Elo System good? My last Rts was Sc2. There was the Ladder System really good.
For me was Age of Empires not really a Competition Game in the Past.
I think i will give it a chance, btw FFA always Fun :)