This is damned awesome, my friend was just talking before how neat it would be to have AoE II on steam.
I hope it happens.
pikemen are zerglings in disguise
[QUOTE=comet1337;39781807]pikemen are zerglings in disguise[/QUOTE]
Pikemen are brilliant though underplayed.
[QUOTE=Ereunity;39777189]Cavalry archers were so underrated but en masse they raped the shit out of almost everything.[/QUOTE]
Conquistadores are the best unit in the game.
As far as I can see, nobody in this thread had mentioned the unofficial expension pack "Forgotten Empires" - adds the following features:
5 brand new civilizations
30 new technologies
9 new units
1000 population limit
11 new maps
1 new building
2 new architecture sets
20 new scenario editor objects
? new campaigns
Full unlimited resolutions (Widescreen included)
You can grab the expansion at [URL]http://www.forgottenempires.net/[/URL]
[editline]3rd March 2013[/editline]
Oh and
Challenging AIs
Team Random option
Widescreen support
Windowed mode
Improved Networking
Various bugfixes
[editline]3rd March 2013[/editline]
[QUOTE=Chrille;39782384]It was actually mentioned twice, the last time 1 hour ago.[/QUOTE]
Apparently I can't read
It was actually mentioned twice, the last time 1 hour ago.
Looks like somebody will be playing Age Of Empire II for the first time.
I really do hope that they release the game on Steam, I bought it already but I always lost my discs or the files. Steam would be ideal for me. Also I hope that the multiplayer will be more stable and fixed.
Guys.
We gotta start organizing some fucking tournaments. I'll buy the winner of the first EU tournament a title.
I'm STILL hyped over this. My friends and I still occasionally organize games on Game Ranger.
I heard from someone that it was possible for several players to commandeer a single civilization in a multiplayer game somehow, has anyone heard of this and possibly what mods are involved?
Nice game.
I'll take it.
[QUOTE=Im Crimson;39788007]I heard from someone that it was possible for several players to commandeer a single civilization in a multiplayer game somehow, has anyone heard of this and possibly what mods are involved?[/QUOTE]
Not being entirely sure what you mean, but multiple players could control a single civilization if they set themselves as the same number and faction.
[QUOTE=Chrille;39788093]Not being entirely sure what you mean, but multiple players could control a single civilization if they set themselves as the same number and faction.[/QUOTE]
Yep, just tested it, it's exactly what I meant! Cooperative play like this against computer players is definitely something to bring to the next LAN party (always liked co-op over versus). The Forgotten Empires expansion might be something to consider. Does it actually improve AI behavior or does it just include more challenging/cheating AI scripts?
Looks like an ID was added a day ago for AOE2 HD preorder! HD! [url]http://steamdb.info/sub/26117/[/url]. Another thing to note, other subs added include a 4 pack. Check here: [url]http://steamdb.info/app/221380/#section_subs[/url]
[QUOTE=Red Haze;39808904]Looks like an ID was added a day ago for AOE2 HD preorder! HD! [url]http://steamdb.info/sub/26117/[/url]. Another thing to note, other subs added include a 4 pack. Check here: [url]http://steamdb.info/app/221380/#section_subs[/url][/QUOTE]
HYPE HYPE! :dance:
[QUOTE=Red Haze;39808904]Looks like an ID was added a day ago for AOE2 HD preorder! HD! [url]http://steamdb.info/sub/26117/[/url]. Another thing to note, other subs added include a 4 pack. Check here: [url]http://steamdb.info/app/221380/#section_subs[/url][/QUOTE]
I hope it has an option remove the fancy looking graphics. I just love the look of late 90's PC games.
[QUOTE=Durrsly;39809103]I hope it has an option remove the fancy looking graphics. I just love the look of late 90's PC games.[/QUOTE]
I think HD will just be it having widescreen/minor revamps to stuff like main menu/minor touch ups.
But yeah if they do change the game's looks a lot then I hope there is an option.
[QUOTE=Maximo13;39781995]Conquistadores are the best unit in the game.[/QUOTE] The Spanish are the only overpowered empire in the game. Sorry.
[QUOTE=Red Haze;39808904]Looks like an ID was added a day ago for AOE2 HD preorder! HD! [url]http://steamdb.info/sub/26117/[/url]. Another thing to note, other subs added include a 4 pack. Check here: [url]http://steamdb.info/app/221380/#section_subs[/url][/QUOTE]
[B]fucking hyped![/B]
I like to play Franks, everyone tries to out micromanage you because of the axethrowers short range, but little do they know they're walking into a deathtrap of canonball crossfire
Always puruse science and chemistry, and always make your gold supply rely on religious artifacts.
[QUOTE=Durrsly;39809103]I hope it has an option remove the fancy looking graphics. I just love the look of late 90's PC games.[/QUOTE]
I remember being quite stunned at how awesome and realistic the Age of Empires 2 trees looked back when it was first released.
[QUOTE=RayvenQ;39809923]I remember being quite stunned at how awesome and realistic the Age of Empires 2 trees looked back when it was first released.[/QUOTE]
That's thw wonder os isometric 2d games :D
They looked amazing, and most still do, albeit some more color dept would be nice
I hope that HD means HD sprites, but i'd probably like it better as it is.
I remember spending a lot of time with this game. I was not even remotely playing it as an actual strategy game whatsoever, and mostly shot the shit with it (similar to Galactic Battlegrounds, and to Warcraft III)
My actual strategy usually always ended up consisting of: focusing on making a completely unbreakable system of defense, making a giant unbreakable army, and then destroying everything with the said unbreakable army.
I've tried several times using my SC2 micro skills to win against Barbarian AI.
So far it's just not working. Seriously, it's an [I]endless[/I] stream of fucking militia rush.
Seriously, 7 AIs rushing your walls with constant militia with a population limit of 1000 each is nothing to laugh at. Who cares if I had fortified walls, if I sent anything outside it just got swarmed instantly and shit flowed through the gates. It was like zombie survival at that point.
With no time limit.
Just a small update, Age Of Empires' facebook page updated their cover image from an Age of Empires Online image to this: [img]http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/563273_496026700434741_1071194257_n.png[/img]
I am ready I am ready I am ready I am ready
HD Graphics or not I want this
[QUOTE=Red Haze;39813804]Just a small update, Age Of Empires' facebook page updated their cover image from an Age of Empires Online image to this: [img]http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/563273_496026700434741_1071194257_n.png[/img][/QUOTE]
I don't think I've seen the AoE logo in those colors.
That doesn't look AoE2 related
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