I have no clue about the game dynamics and meta strategies - where can I learn ?

Hi everyone,

I am kind of a newish player (150 hours according to steam), and up to now, was mostly playing TG. I have now started 1v1, and while I do manage to win games (hovering around 1300 elo atm), I have absolutely no clue at what I am doing. If I manage to hit the late game, most of the time, I know that I will win, but in most games, I am behind the whole early game. I play entirely intuitively/reactively to what the opponent is doing, and am thus looking for good resources to get an understanding of the metagame and what is the "dynamic" of the game (mostly in feudal/castle).

I did check some BOs, but it only goes so far. For instance, if I pick an archer BO (with 2 ranges), I do not know what to do with it. For instance, when should I move forward and attack with my archer? If I move when I have like 10 archers, I feel like if the opponent went 5-6 scout, he will easily crush my 10 archers when I move in the open. But if I wait more, then there is the risk that he just went fast castle, and I feel like I will be way behind as he will be able to boom + easily defend with 1-2 mangonels. And scouting does not help once he is properly walled.

Another example: I have no clue when it is safe to fast castle, and if I can then drop 2 TCs or should I focus more on army.

Thanks for the help !