Difference between revisions of "Age of Mythology"
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc, Key | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc, Key | SafeDisc v2 | | Windows, OS X }} |
{{Availability/row| Amazon | B00006GEX2 | Disc, Key | | | Windows, OS X }} | {{Availability/row| Amazon | B00006GEX2 | Disc, Key | | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | + | {{++}} The game has an autopatch feature which can be accessed through the setup program, a Start Menu shortcut or in-game | |
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
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===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/row|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|game}}\savegame\}} |
{{Game data/row|OS X|}} | {{Game data/row|OS X|}} | ||
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|fov = false | |fov = false | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
− | |windowed = | + | |windowed = yes |
− | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = |
|borderless windowed = hackable | |borderless windowed = hackable | ||
|borderless windowed notes = See [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]]. [[#Skip intro videos|Skipping intro]] is recommended.{{cn|reason=Why should the intros be skipped for this situation?|date=July 2016}} | |borderless windowed notes = See [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]]. [[#Skip intro videos|Skipping intro]] is recommended.{{cn|reason=Why should the intros be skipped for this situation?|date=July 2016}} | ||
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = hackable |
− | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = Can be forced in video card's Control Panel |
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = hackable |
− | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = Can be forced in video card's Control Panel |
− | |vsync = | + | |vsync = yes |
− | |vsync notes = | + | |vsync notes = Always on |
− | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = yes |
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = no |
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
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==="Access Denied - Please login with administrator privileges and try again" error on launch=== | ==="Access Denied - Please login with administrator privileges and try again" error on launch=== | ||
{{ii}} The {{file|SecDrv.Sys}} driver required by SafeDisc is not running. {{file|SecDrv.sys}} has been disabled by a hotfix. Refer to [https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3086255 kb3086255] for workaround details (this does not work for Windows 10).<ref name="Windows 10"/> | {{ii}} The {{file|SecDrv.Sys}} driver required by SafeDisc is not running. {{file|SecDrv.sys}} has been disabled by a hotfix. Refer to [https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3086255 kb3086255] for workaround details (this does not work for Windows 10).<ref name="Windows 10"/> | ||
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+ | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ===API=== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = 8 | ||
+ | |direct3d notes = | ||
+ | |directdraw versions = | ||
+ | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |opengl versions = | ||
+ | |opengl notes = | ||
+ | |glide versions = | ||
+ | |glide notes = | ||
+ | |software mode = | ||
+ | |software mode notes = | ||
+ | |mantle support = | ||
+ | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |vulkan support = | ||
+ | |vulkan support notes = | ||
+ | |dos modes = | ||
+ | |dos modes notes = | ||
+ | |shader model versions = | ||
+ | |shader model notes = | ||
+ | |64-bit executable = false | ||
+ | |64-bit executable notes= | ||
+ | }} | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== |
Revision as of 21:09, 24 September 2016
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Developers | |
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Ensemble Studios | |
Publishers | |
Microsoft Game Studios | |
OS X | MacSoft |
Engines | |
BANG! | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 30, 2002 |
macOS (OS X) | October 30, 2002 |
Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
This page is for the original game. For the remake, see Age of Mythology: Extended Edition.
Key points
- Does not work on Windows 10 due to SafeDisc support being discontinued.[1]
General information
- Official Age of Empires 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 Mythology Heaven - A huge fan site for Age of Mythology
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SafeDisc v2 | |||
Amazon.com |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Age of Mythology: The Titans | ||
The Golden Gift | Available for free. |
Essential improvements
Patches
- The game has an autopatch feature which can be accessed through the setup program, a Start Menu shortcut or in-game
Skip intro videos
Instructions |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Save game data location
Video settings
Widescreen resolution
Instructions |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
Spanish | ||||
English | ||||
Italian |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | 12 | |||
Online play | 12 |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 28800-28805 |
UDP | 2200-2400, 6073 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues unresolved
"Access Denied - Please login with administrator privileges and try again" error on launch (Windows 10)
- Does not work on Windows 10 due to SafeDisc support being discontinued.[1]
Issues fixed
MSXML 4.0 is Missing
Instructions |
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"Access Denied - Please login with administrator privileges and try again" error on launch
- The
SecDrv.Sys
driver required by SafeDisc is not running.SecDrv.sys
has been disabled by a hotfix. Refer to kb3086255 for workaround details (this does not work for Windows 10).[1]
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 8 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98 | 2000, ME, XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium II 450 MHz | Intel Pentium IV 2.4 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | 512 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 16 MB of VRAM DirectX 8 compatible | 32 MB of VRAM |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.2.6 | |
Processor (CPU) | 450 MHz | 2.4 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon Nvidia GeForce 2MX 16 MB of VRAM | 32 MB of VRAM |