Age of Empires

AOE1

Personally i use the compendium expansion which lets me play without the disc.  I can also play it without the sytem data on my computer.  All data for my games is on my 80gb ipod.  So it runs off a shortcut which I call a ghost patch.

Right.  When you start a random map game with more than 2 other armies versing you.  Build a small army and take out the smaller army first.  Keep slowly building your army and take them out 1 at a time.  To start with have about 10 archers (any type, preferably composite bowman), 10 axemen (from the barracks).  Or you could use phalanxes or centurions if possible, and 2-3 catapults.  This will almost always work, unless the opposing armies are to big, which means you’ve taken to long to build your army.

Here are a couple cheats incase that doesnt give you the advantage:

woodstock=1000 wood;  coinage=1000 gold;  pepperoni pizza=1000 food;  quarry=1000 stone

steroids=instant build;  hoyohoyo=preist stats increased;  reveal map=100% exploration;  no fog=removes fog of war

bigdaddy=car with rocket launcher

AOE 2

I don’t play this version much because I have only got the trial version.  Otherwise this would be my preference of all 3.  If i could find someone with a patched version i would love to get it.

Same hint as last time.  Only using different people.  Mainly because they’re not all the same

I used to no cheats for this game but they didn’t work on my trial version, so i have forgotten them.

AOE 3

Sorry to all those people that play AOE 3.  This is my least favorite of all the AOE games.  Mainly because they have completely changed the aspect and scene of the game.  Sure its got 3D graphics and an adjustable camera.  But its a completely different time and place.

I have no hints or tips for this game because I don’t play it.

I do however know 1 cheat.

give me liberty or give me coin=gives a certian amount of coin (I think thats what the stockpile is called)

I hope this helps the players of AOE.  If you liked this article please click the ‘I liked it” button.

And don’t forget to leave comments.  If anyone needs more help just ask and I’ll see what i can find out.  Even for AOE 3