Difference between revisions of "Age of Empires Online"
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+ | ==Network== | ||
+ | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
+ | |local play = | ||
+ | |local play players = | ||
+ | |local play notes = | ||
+ | |lan play = false | ||
+ | |lan play players = | ||
+ | |lan play notes = | ||
+ | |online play = true | ||
+ | |online play players = | ||
+ | |online play notes = | ||
+ | |local co-op = | ||
+ | |local co-op players = | ||
+ | |local co-op notes = | ||
+ | |lan co-op = | ||
+ | |lan co-op players = | ||
+ | |lan co-op notes = | ||
+ | |online co-op = | ||
+ | |online co-op players = | ||
+ | |online co-op notes = | ||
+ | |hot-seat = | ||
+ | |hot-seat players = | ||
+ | |hot-seat notes = | ||
+ | |asynchronous = | ||
+ | |asynchronous notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Network/Connections | ||
+ | |matchmaking = true | ||
+ | |matchmaking notes = | ||
+ | |p2p = true | ||
+ | |p2p notes = All player-vs-player matches are peer-to-peer.<ref>[http://forums.ageofempiresonline.com/forums/permalink/304168/305349/ShowThread.aspx#305349 Age of Empires Online - Cant connect to some players, others work fine]</ref> | ||
+ | |dedicated = false | ||
+ | |dedicated notes = | ||
+ | |self-hosting = false | ||
+ | |self-hosting notes = | ||
+ | |direct ip = false | ||
+ | |direct ip notes = | ||
+ | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
+ | |tcp = | ||
+ | |udp = | ||
+ | |upnp = | ||
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# [https://live.xbox.com/Account/Signin Sign into Xbox.com and accept the new licence agreement]. | # [https://live.xbox.com/Account/Signin Sign into Xbox.com and accept the new licence agreement]. | ||
# The game should now no longer ask for the product key. | # The game should now no longer ask for the product key. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Game doesn't start after clicking Play (no error message)=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Install Games for Windows Marketplace Client}} | ||
+ | Install the [http://www.xbox.com/LIVE/PC/DownloadClient Games for Windows Marketplace Client]. | ||
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Revision as of 06:37, 1 June 2014
Developers | |
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Robot Entertainment | |
Gas Powered Games | |
Publishers | |
Microsoft Studios | |
Engines | |
BANG | |
Release dates | |
Windows | August 16, 2011 |
Warnings
- For Games for Windows - LIVE on Windows 8 or later, install the latest Games for Windows - LIVE software.
- This game requires a constant internet connection for all game modes.
Key points
- Requires a constant internet connection for all game modes.
- No longer being updated with new content and features as of January 3, 2013.[1]
- Age of Empires Online will be shut down on July 1, 2014; the game will be totally unplayable after this date. Also, no one new can join the game[2]
- The game requires a CD-key that can no longer be available if the game was not installed through Games for Windows Live Marketplace.
General information
Availability
- All versions require Games for Windows - LIVE.
- No longer listed on Steam but can be installed by pasting this URL into a web browser:
steam://install/105430
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/105430/pfx/[Note 1] |
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Traditional Chinese |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
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LAN play | |||
Online play |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | All player-vs-player matches are peer-to-peer.[3] | |
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Issues fixed
Crash to desktop when loading
- For some players the game may crash to the desktop after loading.
Instructions |
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"Missing a valid product key" or "Enter the product key for your game" prompt
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Game doesn't start after clicking Play (no error message)
Instructions |
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System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | XP SP3, Vista, 7 | |
Processor (CPU) | Dual Core, 2Ghz or higher | |
System memory (RAM) | ||
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 128 MB Shader 2 supported card or higher | |
Other | Broadband internet connection |
Notes
- ↑ Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (105430) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.