Difference between revisions of "Age of Empires"
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+ | {{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | Collector's Edition re-releases. | | Windows }} | ||
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+ | {{ii}} Free demos are available for the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/274-age-of-empires-demo/ base game] and [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/275-age-of-empires-the-rise-of-rome-demo/ The Rise of Rome] | ||
===Version differences=== | ===Version differences=== | ||
{{ii}} '''Age of Empires: Gold Edition''' contains the base game and The Rise of Rome expansion, first released in 1999. | {{ii}} '''Age of Empires: Gold Edition''' contains the base game and The Rise of Rome expansion, first released in 1999. | ||
− | {{ii}} '''Age of Empires: Collector's Edition''' | + | {{ii}} '''Age of Empires: Collector's Edition''' contains [[Age of Empires]] and Age of Empires II with their respective expansion packs. The later DVD-ROM releases include the latest patches and are DRM-free, but are missing Red Book CD audio. |
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==Monetization== | ==Monetization== | ||
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{{ii}} This patch updates both Age of Empires (to 1.0c) and The Rise of Rome (to 1.0a): [https://web.archive.org/web/20150619114323/https://download.microsoft.com/download/aoe/Patch/1.0c/W9X/EN-US/AOEPATCH.exe English, German, and French] or [https://web.archive.org/web/20160809023805/http://download.microsoft.com/download/aoe/Patch/1.0c/W9X/PT-BR/AOEPATCH.exe Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese]. | {{ii}} This patch updates both Age of Empires (to 1.0c) and The Rise of Rome (to 1.0a): [https://web.archive.org/web/20150619114323/https://download.microsoft.com/download/aoe/Patch/1.0c/W9X/EN-US/AOEPATCH.exe English, German, and French] or [https://web.archive.org/web/20160809023805/http://download.microsoft.com/download/aoe/Patch/1.0c/W9X/PT-BR/AOEPATCH.exe Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese]. | ||
{{ii}} Alternately, the latest official patch is available at [https://soggi.org/misc/game-patches.htm soggi.org]. | {{ii}} Alternately, the latest official patch is available at [https://soggi.org/misc/game-patches.htm soggi.org]. | ||
− | {{ | + | {{--}} The 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. |
===[https://upatch-hd.weebly.com/ UPatch]=== | ===[https://upatch-hd.weebly.com/ UPatch]=== | ||
− | {{ii}} Unofficial patch that contains bug fixes and improvements for modern operating systems. Does not require any previous patches. | + | {{ii}} Requires The Rise of Rome expansion |
+ | {{++}} Unofficial patch that contains bug fixes and improvements for modern operating systems. Does not require any previous patches. | ||
{{++}} Fixes the color problem caused in newer systems | {{++}} Fixes the color problem caused in newer systems | ||
− | {{++}} Fixes the save game bug of version 1.0a | + | {{++}} Fixes the save game corruption bug of version 1.0a |
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===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
− | === | + | ===Color issues=== |
− | Playing the game on modern versions of Windows may cause it to use | + | {{ii}}Playing the game on modern versions of Windows may cause it to use strange colors. Repetitive red and purple specks in water and marsh areas are the common issue. |
+ | {{ii}} See [[Rainbow color problems in older games]] for further information. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Install [[#UPatch|UPatch]] (The Rise of Rome only)|description=|fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Legacy fix|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | # Download and extract the DirectDrawFix zip file. | + | # Download and extract the [https://aok.heavengames.com/blacksmith/showfile.php?fileid=11108 DirectDrawFix] zip file. |
# Run <code>DirectDrawFix.exe</code>. | # Run <code>DirectDrawFix.exe</code>. | ||
# Use the browse button to locate and select <code>EMPIRES.exe</code>. | # Use the browse button to locate and select <code>EMPIRES.exe</code>. |
Revision as of 22:27, 25 November 2022
This page is for the original game. For the re-release, see Age of Empires: Definitive Edition.
Developers | |
---|---|
Ensemble Studios | |
Mac OS (Classic) | MacSoft |
Publishers | |
Windows | Microsoft |
Mac OS | MacSoft |
Engines | |
Genie | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 15, 1997 |
Mac OS (Classic) | July 1, 1999 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Isometric |
Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
Genres | RTS |
Themes | Africa, Europe, Classical |
Series | Age of Empires |
General information
- Official Discord server for the series
- Microsoft's Official game page (archived)
- Age of Empires Heaven is an active fan website and forum that offers support and extra game content.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | ||||
Retail | Collector's Edition re-releases. |
- Free demos are available for the base game and The Rise of Rome
Version differences
- Age of Empires: Gold Edition contains the base game and The Rise of Rome expansion, first released in 1999.
- Age of Empires: Collector's Edition contains Age of Empires and Age of Empires II with their respective expansion packs. The later DVD-ROM releases include the latest patches and are DRM-free, but are missing Red Book CD audio.
Monetization
Type | Notes |
---|---|
Expansion pack | The expansion pack includes new civilizations, units, technologies and campaigns. |
One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
The Rise of Rome |
Essential improvements
Patches
- This patch updates both Age of Empires (to 1.0c) and The Rise of Rome (to 1.0a): English, German, and French or Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese.
- Alternately, the latest official patch is available at soggi.org.
- The 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.
UPatch
- Requires The Rise of Rome expansion
- Unofficial patch that contains bug fixes and improvements for modern operating systems. Does not require any previous patches.
- Fixes the color problem caused in newer systems
- Fixes the save game corruption bug of version 1.0a
Skip intro videos
Use the NoStartup
command line argument.[1]
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Games\Age of Empires\1.00\ |
Mac OS (Classic) |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\savegame[Note 1] <path-to-game>\game0.nfo[Note 1] |
Mac OS (Classic) |
- Campaign progress is stored in
<path-to-game>\game0.nfo
- Custom scenarios are stored in
<path-to-game>\scenario
- Custom campaigns are stored in
<path-to-game>\campaign
- You will need to backup all of the above files and folders to have all of your player data and progress.
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Use UPatch. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Use UPatch. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Animations play at 20 FPS |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | The only option available is to use one or both mouse buttons. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | For scroll speed. | |
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio | ||
Red Book CD audio | On Windows, CD music might not play correctly; see the troubleshooting guide for solutions. |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | Fan translation by .:i2k:. link #1, link #2 | |||
Italian | ||||
Portuguese | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | Microsoft Brasil. | |||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | 8 | Versus |
||
Online play | 8 | Versus The official MSN Gaming Zone service has been shut down; use Voobly. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | MSN Gaming Zone support has been discontinued.[2] | |
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 2300-2400, 47624 |
UDP | 6073, 2300-2400 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
Color issues
- Playing the game on modern versions of Windows may cause it to use strange colors. Repetitive red and purple specks in water and marsh areas are the common issue.
- See Rainbow color problems in older games for further information.
Legacy fix[citation needed] |
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Could not initialize graphics system error[3] |
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|
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
DirectDraw | 5 |
Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Windows | |||||
Mac OS (Classic) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Multiplayer | MSN Gaming Zone | Discontinued.[4] |
Command line arguments
Command[5] | Description |
---|---|
NoStartup | Skips the intro |
640 | Forces the 640x480 resolution |
800 | Forces the 800x600 resolution |
1024 | Forces the 1024x768 resolution |
Mfill | Fixes horizontal line issue related to contemporary Matrox video adapters |
NormalMouse | Replaces the ingame cursor with the standard Windows one |
NoSound | Disables game audio with the exception of cinematics |
NoTerrainSound | Disables ambient audio |
NoMusic | Disables music |
MidiMusic | Forces the use of MIDI music instead of the Red Book CD music |
Msync | Fixes lockups related to contemporary SoundBlaster AWE configurations |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95, NT 4.0 SP3 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 90 or higher | |
System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | 32 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 80 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | Local SVGA bus video display 1 MB of VRAM DirectX 5 compatible |
Mac OS | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 7.5.3 | |
Processor (CPU) | 120 MHz 604 150 MHz 603 |
150 MHz 604 |
System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 70 MB |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ Available from the game's readme file; alternatively viewable at http://aoe.heavengames.com/academy/hotkeysandcommands/cmdline.shtml
- ↑ Age of Empires matchmaking has been retired from MSN Games - MSN Games - Free Online Games
- ↑ Age of Empires II - "could not initialize graphics system. make sure that your video card and driver are compatible with DirectDraw"
- ↑ Age of Empires matchmaking has been retired from MSN Games - MSN Games - Free Online Games
- ↑ Age of Empires Command Line Parameters - Age of Empires Heaven
Categories:
- Pages using duplicate arguments in template calls
- Windows
- Mac OS
- One-time game purchase
- Expansion pack
- Singleplayer
- Multiplayer
- Real-time
- Bird's-eye view
- Isometric
- Multiple select
- Point and select
- Strategy
- RTS
- Africa
- Europe
- Classical
- Games
- Self-hosting
- Invalid template usage (Fixbox)
- Pages needing references
- Invalid template usage (API)