
This way, even if you download the Steam version, you will still be able to use Voobly to enjoy all of the user created content that has been created for the game over the years.Įven if you just play single player, you can use custom scenarios and AI scripts (such as Barbarian) on Voobly.Īnd if you do have the original CDs and just want to play singleplayer, try downloading the UserPatch. It is even possible to play the African Kingdoms on Voobly. However, if you buy the Steam version, it is still possible to play the game using Voobly if you use the compatibility patch. There is much more lag on Steam than on Voobly, the Steam spectator system is extremely basic and adds lag to games, games are more likely to go out of sync or drop, and so on. There are many bugs with the Steam version if you try to play online. The scenario editor is also rather buggy, and if you want to play custom scenarios then you may run into compatibility problems if you try to play scenarios for the original game on Steam. Probably the most annoying difference between the HD and original games in single player is that the unit pathfinding in HD is much worse. Age of Empires II HD The Forgotten OS: Windows XP Windows 8.1+ Processor: 1.2GHZ CPU Memory: 1 GB RAM Graphics: Direct X 9.0c capable GPU DirectX: Version 9. If you just want to play single player content, then these expansions add lots of new content for you. With the HD version on Steam, you can get the original game with Age of Kings and the Conquerors, and if you want there are two additional expansions: The Forgotten and The African Kingdoms. There is also a new player lobby for newer players.
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Voobly is where most of the experienced players play, and it offers many nice features such as the ability to spectate games, install mods, and watch recorded games. If you want to play the game online, there are three main places: Steam, GameRanger, and Voobly. r/projectceleste - Age of Empires Online

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