Difference between revisions of "Age of Empires"
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
| + | {{mm}} [http://www.ageofempires.com/ Official Age of Empires series site] | ||
| + | {{mm}} [http://web.archive.org/web/20090220032645/http://microsoft.com/games/empires/default.htm Microsoft's Official game page (archived)] | ||
| + | {{mm}} [http://ageofempires.wikia.com/wiki/Age_of_Empires_Series_Wiki Age of Empires Wiki] - A wiki for everything Age of Empires related | ||
| + | {{mm}} [http://planetageofempires.gamespy.com/aoe/ Planet Age of Empires] - A hub for all Age of Empires games | ||
{{mm}} [http://aoe.heavengames.com Age of Empires Heaven] is an active fan website and forum that offers support and extra game content. | {{mm}} [http://aoe.heavengames.com Age of Empires Heaven] is an active fan website and forum that offers support and extra game content. | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability Table| | {{Availability Table| | ||
| − | {{Availability Table/row| | + | {{Availability Table/row| [http://www.amazon.com/Age-Empires-PC/dp/B00001LDC8 Amazon] | {{ID|Retail}} | }} |
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===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
====Age of Empires patch 1.0c==== | ====Age of Empires patch 1.0c==== | ||
| − | The latest patch for Age of Empires is [http:// | + | The latest patch for Age of Empires is [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/79-age-of-empires-patch/ 1.0c]. |
{{ii}} This file is the same one as Rise of Rome patch 1.0a; downloading one of them will update both games. | {{ii}} This file is the same one as Rise of Rome patch 1.0a; downloading one of them will update both games. | ||
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==Video settings== | ==Video settings== | ||
| + | [[File:Age Of Empires Options.png|290px|right|thumb|In-game options menu.]] | ||
{{Video settings | {{Video settings | ||
|wsgf link = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/age-empires | |wsgf link = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/age-empires | ||
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|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
| − | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = true |
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
| − | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = false |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
|controller support = false | |controller support = false | ||
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==Audio settings== | ==Audio settings== | ||
{{Audio settings | {{Audio settings | ||
| − | |separate volume = | + | |separate volume = true |
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
| − | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = false |
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
| − | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
| − | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = true |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
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|minGPU = Local SVGA bus video display | |minGPU = Local SVGA bus video display | ||
|minVRAM = 1 MB | |minVRAM = 1 MB | ||
| + | |minDX = 5 | ||
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| + | |recOS = 98, 2000, ME | ||
| + | |recmem = 32 MB | ||
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{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
Revision as of 01:09, 20 December 2013
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| Developers | |
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| Ensemble Studios | |
| Publishers | |
| Microsoft Studios | |
| Engines | |
| Genie | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | October 15, 1997 |
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General information
- Official Age of Empires series site
- Microsoft's Official game page (archived)
- Age of Empires Wiki - A wiki for everything Age of Empires related
- Planet Age of Empires - A hub for all Age of Empires games
- Age of Empires Heaven is an active fan website and forum that offers support and extra game content.
Availability
Improvements
Patches
Age of Empires patch 1.0c
The latest patch for Age of Empires is 1.0c.
- This file is the same one as Rise of Rome patch 1.0a; downloading one of them will update both games.
Age of Empires: The Rise of Rome patch 1.0a
The latest patch for Age of Empires: The Rise of Rome is 1.0a.
- Age of Empires: Rise of Rome 1.0a suffers from a serious bug in saved games. If a projectile (arrow from archers, ships, towers, siege weapons) is "flying" through the air while saving a game, the saved game becomes corrupted; loading it will crash the game.
Skip introduction videos
The introduction videos can be skipped by adding a space and NoStartup to the end of the game's shortcut.[1]
Game data
- You will need to backup all of the above files and folders to have all of your player data and progress.
- Game settings such as resolution, audio volumes, and game play speed are stored in the registry instead of a config file.
Save game cloud syncing
- No save game cloud syncing information; you can edit this page to add it.
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Issues fixed
Game uses weird colors
Playing the game on a modern version of Windows may cause it to use weird colors. Repetitive red and purple specks in water and marsh areas are the common issue. This can be fixed by downloading and using DirectDrawFix.
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System requirements
| Windows | ||
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| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 95, NT[2] | 98, 2000, ME |
| Processor (CPU) | ||
| System memory (RAM) | ||
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 80 MB free | |
| Video card (GPU) | Local SVGA bus video display 1 MB of VRAM DirectX 5 compatible | |
References
- ↑ Available from the game's readme file; alternatively viewable at http://aoe.heavengames.com/academy/hotkeysandcommands/cmdline.shtml
- ↑ Doesn't work on 64 bit OS nativity