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Revision as of 03:12, 2 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
Terminology
These are some important reference terms that you may need to know while following instructions for repairing common issues.
- ESO: Ensemble Studios Online
- Scenario: A map created in the Scenario Editor. On ESO, hosted by selecting "Scenario" as the game type and selecting a file.
- Custom Map: A custom Random Map. Created via a text-editing program such as notepad. On ESO, hosted by selecting the "Custom Maps" checkbox.
- Install Location/Install Files/Game Path: Found in a variety of places, dependent upon your version. See the Game Path section above to find it.
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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