I prefer AoE3 over AoE2; would I like Age of Mythology?

I'm mildly interested in classical pagan mythology, but some aspects of AoM leave me cautious about getting it.

I dislike some of the more tedious aspects of AoE2's system, such as the large number of low-value buildings, the need to construct drop-off buildings rather than having resources go directly to your stockpile, and the existence of large numbers of civilizations with few actual differences in gameplay. It's slow pace in general is tiresome as well.

I already know the drop-off system is still in the game (especially for the Egyptians), but are the other issues present?