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== Improvements ==
 
== Improvements ==
 
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<big>''' Official '''</big>
 
<big>''' Official '''</big>
  
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''' Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings '''
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The latest patch is [http://www.microsoft.com/games/age2/downloads.htm Version 2.0a].
 
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''' Age of Empires II: The Conquerors Expansion '''
 
  
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The latest patch is [http://www.fileplanet.com/83288/download/Age-of-Empires-2:-The-Conquerors-1.0c-update Version 1.0c].
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:The latest patch is [http://www.microsoft.com/games/age2/downloads.htm Version 2.0a].
  
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*''' Age of Empires II: The Conquerors Expansion '''
  
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:The latest patch is [http://www.fileplanet.com/83288/download/Age-of-Empires-2:-The-Conquerors-1.0c-update Version 1.0c].
  
 
<big>''' Unoffical '''</big>
 
<big>''' Unoffical '''</big>
  
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''' Age of Empires II: The Conquerors Expansion '''
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* '''[http://www.xomicron.com/software/userpatch/ UserPatch v1.1:]<!-- {{UserPatch}} -->''' An unofficial patch created by "xomicron", v1.1 introduces a number of new game features and bug fixes that were never resolved by Ensemble Studios. Some of the key features included are as follows:
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: '''[http://www.xomicron.com/software/userpatch/ UserPatch v1.1:]<!-- {{UserPatch}} -->''' An unofficial patch created by "xomicron"; v1.1 introduces a number of new game features and bug fixes that were never resolved by Ensemble Studios. Some of the key features included are as follows:
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** '''Widescreen and high resolution''' compatibility
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:* '''Widescreen and high resolution''' compatibility
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** Automatic [[Port-Forwarding]] for UPnP compatible routers
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:* Automatic [[Port-Forwarding]] for UPnP compatible routers
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** Population limit options extended to 250
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:* Population limit options extended to 250
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** Multiplayer games can be started with only AI players
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:* Multiplayer games can be started with only AI players
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** Ungrouped AI players will not ally themselves against humans
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:* Ungrouped AI players will not ally themselves against humans
  
 
=== Modifications ===
 
=== Modifications ===
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<!-- === Graphical Tweaks ===
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*'''[http://www.forgottenempires.net/ Age of Empires 2: The Forgotten Empires]'''
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==== Widescreen Support ====
 
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Whilst Age of Empires II does not officially support widescreen resolutions, there are a number of options available to users wishing to play the game in widescreen. These are outlined below:
 
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* '''[http://www.boekabart.net/page/Age+of+Empires+2 Boekabart's Widescreen Patch:]''' A fan-made widescreen patch that allows the game to be played in higher resolutions. It also includes a fix for the game colours when using Windows Vista or 7. However, it should be noted that the fix requires the use of a No-CD cracked game version to function, which subverts the [[Digital Rights Management|DRM]] included on the disc.
 
  
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* '''[http://www.xomicron.com/software/userpatch/ UserPatch v1.1:]''' This unofficial patch includes widescreen and high resolution support with the various new features and bug fixes outlined [[Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings#Unofficial|above]]. -->
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:An unofficial fan-made expansion which adds many features to the game, including 5 new civilizations, 11 new maps, vastly improved AI and several fixes, most of which are from the Userpatch v1.1.
  
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[http://www.forgottenempires.net/ Age of Empires 2: The Forgotten Empires]
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*'''[http://www.boekabart.net/page/Age+of+Empires+2 Boekabart's Widescreen Patch]'''
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Fan-made expansion.
 
  
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[http://www.boekabart.net/ boekabart.net]
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:A fan-made widescreen patch that allows the game to be played in higher resolutions. It also includes a fix for the game colours when usg Windows Vista/7/8. However, it should be noted that the fix requires the use of a No-CD cracked game version to function, which subverts the [[Digital Rights Management|DRM]] included on the disc.
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Widescreen Mod
 
  
 
== Save Game Data ==
 
== Save Game Data ==

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Template:Infobox Template:Infobox Age of Empires (series)

Availability

Template:Availability Table

The "Age of Empires Collector's Editon" can often be found on store shelves. It is the most cost effective way of acquiring the game, as it contains the following games on a single DVD-ROM:
However, it should be noted that the DVD re-release of these games does not feature the Red Book audio stored as separate audio tracks on the original games' discs. As such, the game music will not be played while the DVD is in the drive.

Improvements

Patches

Official

  • Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings
The latest patch is Version 2.0a.
  • Age of Empires II: The Conquerors Expansion
The latest patch is Version 1.0c.

Unoffical

  • Age of Empires II: The Conquerors Expansion
UserPatch v1.1: An unofficial patch created by "xomicron"; v1.1 introduces a number of new game features and bug fixes that were never resolved by Ensemble Studios. Some of the key features included are as follows:
  • Widescreen and high resolution compatibility
  • Automatic Port-Forwarding for UPnP compatible routers
  • Population limit options extended to 250
  • Multiplayer games can be started with only AI players
  • Ungrouped AI players will not ally themselves against humans

Modifications

An unofficial fan-made expansion which adds many features to the game, including 5 new civilizations, 11 new maps, vastly improved AI and several fixes, most of which are from the Userpatch v1.1.
A fan-made widescreen patch that allows the game to be played in higher resolutions. It also includes a fix for the game colours when usg Windows Vista/7/8. However, it should be noted that the fix requires the use of a No-CD cracked game version to function, which subverts the DRM included on the disc.

Save Game Data

Save Game Location

Template:Game Location Table

You will need to backup all of the above folders and the .nfp file to have all of your player data and progress.

Save Game Cloud Syncing

Template:Save Game Cloud Syncing

Network Issues

LAN connectivity with Windows Vista/7/8

Instructions
A much simpler method is to install GameRanger or Voobly and use it for lobbying (thus making all of the above obsolete).

System requirements

Template:System Requirements

Issues unresolved

Dell laptop compatibility issues

On some older Dell laptop models (e.g. the M1530) an issue occurs where the OS crashes and a blue-screen of death is displayed. This issue occurs after a seemingly random amount of gameplay time (from <30 seconds to 10 or 20 minutes). Many things have been tried to fix the issue including changing graphics card drivers, limiting the framerate to mitigate overheating and running on virtual machines of different OSs (e.g. windows 98). As far as can be seen, this issue has never been resolved nor will it be, rendering AoE2 unplayable on the affected models of laptop.

Issues fixed

Windows Vista/7/8 Colours

See Also: Color Fixes For Older Games

Both Windows Vista and Windows 7 can have issues with displaying true colours in Age of Empires II correctly. This is because the game uses an outdated and no longer supported palette-based colour method. There are currently three available solutions to this issue.

Instructions
Instructions
Instructions

MIDI Music

Instructions

Links


References