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{{Infobox | {{Infobox | ||
|title = Age of Empires III | |title = Age of Empires III | ||
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|uplay_notes = | |uplay_notes = | ||
|gamesave_manager =true | |gamesave_manager =true | ||
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|gamestow = | |gamestow = | ||
|gamestow_notes = | |gamestow_notes = | ||
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|borderless_windowed =false | |borderless_windowed =false | ||
|borderless_windowed_notes = | |borderless_windowed_notes = | ||
| − | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic =false |
|anisotropic_notes = | |anisotropic_notes = | ||
|antialiasing =true | |antialiasing =true | ||
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|key_remap =true | |key_remap =true | ||
|key_remap_notes = | |key_remap_notes = | ||
| − | |acceleration_option = | + | |acceleration_option =false |
|acceleration_option_notes = | |acceleration_option_notes = | ||
|controller_support =false | |controller_support =false | ||
|controller_support_notes = | |controller_support_notes = | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
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(This solution needs done every time you log in -- you might further try more steps if you wish to not have to wait every time.) | (This solution needs done every time you log in -- you might further try more steps if you wish to not have to wait every time.) | ||
| − | + | # Log in to ESO. | |
| − | + | # Stay on the home page and wait about 10 minutes. Do not whisper to friends, check clan, or go to any other tab. | |
| − | + | # After 10 minutes the problem may now be fixed. You can now leave the Home Page. | |
| − | + | # Repeat this every time you log in. | |
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{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/instructions|Power Cycling}} | {{Fixbox/instructions|Power Cycling}} | ||
| − | + | # Turn off your modem, router, and PC. | |
| − | + | # Wait a few minutes. | |
| − | + | # Turn them back on in the listed order. | |
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{{Fixbox/instructions|Toggling UPnP}} | {{Fixbox/instructions|Toggling UPnP}} | ||
| − | + | # Connect to your router in your browser; usually, this is done by typing 192.168.1.1 into your address bar. If that IP does not connect to your router, see your router's manual or try Googling your router brand and model. | |
| − | + | # Your router will prompt for your username and password. Often, this is "admin" and "admin" or "admin" and "password". See your router's manual or try Googling your router brand and model with "default password" if those don't work. | |
| − | + | # Find and Toggle On or Off (set it to whatever it wasn't before) UPnP. You may have to search around for this setting, or consult your manual. My router has it in Advanced: Advanced Setup: UPnP. | |
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{{Fixbox/instructions|Updating a Router}} | {{Fixbox/instructions|Updating a Router}} | ||
| − | + | # Connect to your router as explained in steps 4a and 4b. | |
| − | + | # If prompted for an update somewhere, tell it to update! | |
| − | + | # Hunt around for a check for updates button, or consult your router's manual. | |
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{{Fixbox/instructions|Port Forwarding}} | {{Fixbox/instructions|Port Forwarding}} | ||
| − | + | # Identify your router brand and model. | |
| − | + | # Go to [http://portforward.com/ PortForward.com] and select your router brand and model, and click search. | |
| − | + | # Select Age of Empires III and follow the steps given. | |
| − | + | # You can use a site like [http://www.canyouseeme.org/ CanYouSeeMe] to ensure you have correctly opened the ports. CanYouSeeMe will only see a port if there is a server currently running on it -- a barebones server I made can be downloaded here: http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?z1twnicystbaqsz Unzip, run the .exe, and enter the desired test port. | |
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{{Fixbox/instructions|Port Overriding}} | {{Fixbox/instructions|Port Overriding}} | ||
| − | + | # Create a user.cfg file in Documents\My Games\Age of Empires 3\startup\ OR download this one and put it there: http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?60vwb0j776qz1ag | |
| − | + | # The user.cfg file should contain the line OverridePort="2300" | |
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{{Fixbox/instructions|Address Overriding}} | {{Fixbox/instructions|Address Overriding}} | ||
| − | + | # Create a user.cfg file in Documents\My Games\Age of Empires 3\startup\ OR download this one and put it there: http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?60vwb0j776qz1ag | |
| − | + | # The user.cfg file should contain the line OverridePort="2300" | |
| − | + | # Add this line: OverrideAddress="" | |
| − | + | # Go to http://www.whatismyip.com/ and copy and paste the IP address into the quotes. For example: OverrideAddress="64.233.191.255" | |
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11. Try setting the DMZ on your router on. | 11. Try setting the DMZ on your router on. | ||
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{{Fixbox/instructions|Run as Administrator}} | {{Fixbox/instructions|Run as Administrator}} | ||
| − | + | # Right click on your desktop icon, and select "Properties". | |
| − | + | # Go to the compatibility tab and select "Run this program as administrator", and select "OK". | |
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{{Fixbox/instructions|Run in Compatibility Mode}} | {{Fixbox/instructions|Run in Compatibility Mode}} | ||
| − | + | # Right click on your desktop icon, and select "Properties". | |
| − | + | # Go to the compatibility tab and select "Run this program in compatibility mode for:". Try all the OS options in the list. Oddly, some users report "Windows Vista (SP3)" option repairing it. | |
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http://support.microsoft.com/kb/810209 | http://support.microsoft.com/kb/810209 | ||
| − | == Account Support == | + | === Account Support === |
Problems with ESO Accounts should be first solved with the [https://esoaccounts.agecommunity.com/login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fAccountManagement%2fDefault.aspx Account Management Tool] on the official site. | Problems with ESO Accounts should be first solved with the [https://esoaccounts.agecommunity.com/login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fAccountManagement%2fDefault.aspx Account Management Tool] on the official site. | ||
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{{Fixbox/instructions|Finding your Product ID}} | {{Fixbox/instructions|Finding your Product ID}} | ||
| − | + | # Start the Vanilla game (not one of the expansions; launch Age of Empires III). | |
| − | + | # Go to Help and Tools -> About. | |
| − | + | # You'll find your Product Key near the bottom in this format: XXXXX-XXX-XXXXXXX-XXXXX | |
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Revision as of 22:50, 10 June 2013
General information
- Age of Empires III Site; Download for Trial Version available
- Age of Empires Wikia
- AgeCommunity
- HeavenGames.com Large file database with lots of custom content
- RTS-Sanctuary.com File database with many game replays
Availability
- Age of Empires III Complete Collection is the best version and contains all official content.
Improvements
Patches
- Age of Empires III base game: v1.14 Patch
- The Warchiefs expansion: v1.06 Patch
- The Asian Dynasties expansion: v1.03 Patch
- The patches linked above will download and install much faster than the in-game updater, and more reliably.
Game data
Save game cloud syncing
Template:Save Game Cloud Syncing
Video settings
Input settings
Issues fixed
Failed to Join
This is the most common error suffered with Age of Empires III multiplayer.
This error can be caused by many problems, and consequently, there are many methods to try to repair it.
After each numbered step, attempt connecting to several games in multiplayer; only proceed to the next if you are still experiencing issues.
1. Allow Ensemble Studios Online more time to load.
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2. Try power cycling your network hardware.
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3. Ensure Age of Empires III and its expansions (age3.exe, age3x.exe, age3y.exe) are listed on your firewall's exception lists; try playing with the firewall in Gaming Mode, Low, and Off.
4. If you connect to the internet wirelessly, try a wired connection.
5. Toggle UPnP on or off.
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6. Try updating your router's firmware.
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7. Try Port Forwarding UDP and TCP ports 80, 2300-2310 to your device.
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8. Try Port Forwarding UDP and TCP 80, 2300-2340 to your device. Note the larger range of ports than step #6.
9. Override the Port to 2300.
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10. Override the game to use the correct IP address.
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11. Try setting the DMZ on your router on.
Game Crashes on Startup/Doesn't Start
An error that usually occurs on Windows 7.
After each numbered step, attempt running the game; only proceed to the next if you are still experiencing issues.
1. Ensure the game is Running as Administrator.
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2. Try running the game in compatibility mode.
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"MSXML4.0 is not installed correctly." on Startup
For this issue, see instructions here:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/810209
Account Support
Problems with ESO Accounts should be first solved with the Account Management Tool on the official site.
If you have further problems that cannot be solved with that tool, create a Support Ticket. Be sure to include your Product ID.
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