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On March 09 2013 03:14 fifasnipe2224 wrote:
Looks like I am getting a 4 pack with my friends. Cant wait! I was a huge fan of AoE 1 and SW:GB but I never played AoE2. Would it be closer to AoE1 or SW:GB? Are there any good/funny youtube videos of AoE2 games? (either competitive, casual, large FFA or custom games)
It's closer to SW:GB.
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On March 08 2013 17:14 Kaal wrote:
Beta tester here, don't expect much.
That's all I can say.
Hm. Original gameplay intact?
Runs on Windows 7?
HD compatible?
Matchmaking?
Official mod support?
I don't really know what more I could want to be honest.
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I just expect widescreen and matchmaking support. Thats all i need.
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On March 09 2013 04:58 Shai wrote:Show nested quote +On March 08 2013 17:14 Kaal wrote:
Beta tester here, don't expect much.
That's all I can say. Hm. Original gameplay intact? Runs on Windows 7? HD compatible? Matchmaking? Official mod support? I don't really know what more I could want to be honest.
The core game should remain unchanged, because it is a really good game. And it's really nice that matchmaking, Windows 7 support and works in higher resolutions is included with it as well
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On March 09 2013 03:32 Lucumo wrote:Show nested quote +On March 09 2013 03:14 fifasnipe2224 wrote:
Looks like I am getting a 4 pack with my friends. Cant wait! I was a huge fan of AoE 1 and SW:GB but I never played AoE2. Would it be closer to AoE1 or SW:GB? Are there any good/funny youtube videos of AoE2 games? (either competitive, casual, large FFA or custom games) It's closer to SW:GB.
A Youtube video of players. Also, it is closer to SW:GB.
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i still play aoe2 most every day... i like it the way it is. ill check this out though, it might be more fun looking better but i somehow doubt it.
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On March 08 2013 07:39 Arnstein wrote:
BROOD WAR NEXT!
ditto
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FAQ: http://forums.ageofempiresonline.com...ad/350618.aspx
Does Age of Empires 2: HD Edition support Steam cloud saves?
Yes!
I have the original Age of Empires 2. Can I play multiplayer matches with my friends who have the new HD version?
Age of Empires 2: HD Edition uses a different multiplayer service than the original version, so cross-platform matchmaking is not possible. You will need to have the same version as your friend in order to play together.
Can I play the game over LAN?
You can matchmake while Steam is in offline mode, but will still need internet access to connect to Steam for multiplayer capability.
Can I redeem my cd key from the original Age of Empires 2 to get the new HD version?
At this time, such cd key activation is not available. You can only get Age of Empires 2: HD Edition via direct purchase from Steam or by purchasing a Steam key from an authorized retailer.
Will this game be available on Mac or Linux?
There are no plans for a Mac or Linux version at this time.
Will the game be available in my region?
Age of Empires II: HD Edition will be available in any region that Steam currently supports.
How do I use Steam Workshop?
Steam Workshop can be accessed from the game launcher as well as from the in-game menu. With Steam Workshop, you can share, download, and build user-created content for the game.
Is there DRM?
Age of Empires 2: HD Edition uses only the Steam service for license management. Games for Windows LIVE is not required.
Is this still the same Age of Empires that I know and love?
Absolutely! All of the gameplay remains the same, we have merely updated the game to run on current operating systems, with HD graphics. (You remember those cheat codes? Yeah, those still work too!) The game now scales to fit your monitor, and even offers multi-monitor support for even higher resolutions!
Have there been any changes made to the gameplay?
No, it's still the same classic Age of Empires II experience.
What are the minimum system requirements to play the game?
Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8 Pro
Steam Software Platform
900x600 minimum resolution display
Direct X 9 Capable GPU
1.2GHz CPU
1GB RAM
2GB HDD
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On March 09 2013 05:14 DeepElemBlues wrote:
i still play aoe2 most every day... i like it the way it is. ill check this out though, it might be more fun looking better but i somehow doubt it.
I think the match making will make it more fun  . Hopefully lots of people play the aoe2HD match making 2v2 so I can play 2v2 with my friend ^_^
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They need to nerf the huns so I can play my Chinese and micro-rape them with my Chu Ko Nu guarded by halbardier, using my more advanced technology to Conquer the world.
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I am a big fan of the series. I was playing this game on a semi-competitive level before. That said, I am very skeptical about this release. I am really interested in the steam integration, but I doubt that it will be much better than the current sites that does it. For a price tag of $20, what they mainly did what to enable a better resolution, which can be already done by applying a custom mod.
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The main point is to gather all players and even casuals to enjoy the multiplayer and create a more open community. If you want to play AoE2 today, you need several patches, clients and quite some effort digging community sites.
Looking forward and will probably play a few MMs.
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Brunei Darussalam566 Posts
Thanks, added to the OP. :D
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On March 09 2013 07:42 Romitelli wrote:Thanks, added to the OP. :D
NP =)
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Meh AoE 2 is way to newschool anyway. I only liked AoE 1, could never get into the 2nd one.
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On March 09 2013 07:30 mTwRINE wrote:
The main point is to gather all players and even casuals to enjoy the multiplayer and create a more open community. If you want to play AoE2 today, you need several patches, clients and quite some effort digging community sites.
Looking forward and will probably play a few MMs.
One patch and Voobly, that's all there is to it. Some TLers and I played it a while ago.
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bought it cuz spent hours upon hours on this game when i was younger, really the first rts i ever played
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+ Show Spoiler +On March 09 2013 08:02 Redox wrote:
Meh AoE 2 is way to newschool anyway. I only liked AoE 1, could never get into the 2nd one.
Meh SC is way to newschool anyway. I only liked WC2, could never get into this space one.
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It was released in 1999... Must be tough when a whole decade of games is newschool for you.
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