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AOE:FE Setup guide and Help (v2):
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AOE:FE Setup guide and Help (v3 - 06/27/2014):
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Installation and stuff
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Installation/Setup
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We don't really use game ranger anymore, AOE2 HD edition (+ The Forgotten) is much more preferred.
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- This is the base game and is still sold in stores
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- Just run the installers for both the original game (age of kings) and its expansion (the conquerors)
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HD Edition Installation Guide:
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1. Buy and install AOE2 HD Edition + The Forgotten Expansion off of steam.
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2. Install Age of Empires : Forgotten Empires from here:
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	- The forgotten used to be an unofficial expansion, but it was made official in the HD Edition. We prefer to play with this.
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http://www.forgottenempires.net/install
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2. Set up all your options to your preference; don't forget this has a few graphical updates and stuff.
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- This is an unofficial expansion pack we play with, totally free as well. Make sure you use version 2.2 (the latest)
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3. Notify us of your steam username so we can add you to our friends lists and invite you to games.
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- The installer is recommended, as it will put all the files where they are needed
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4. Have fun.
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3. Download and install gameranger from here:
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Old Gameranger Installation Guide:
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http://www.gameranger.com/download/
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- This is the program we use to connect with each other and play online.
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	- This is the base game and is still sold in stores
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- Make sure to set it up properly and create an account for it, the gameranger website also has help: http://www.gameranger.com/support/
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	- Just run the installers for both the original game (age of kings) and its expansion (the conquerors)
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2. Install Age of Empires : Forgotten Empires from here: http://www.forgottenempires.net/install
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	- This is an unofficial expansion pack we play with, totally free as well. Make sure you use version 2.2 (the latest)
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	- The installer is recommended, as it will put all the files where they are needed
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3. Download and install gameranger from here: http://www.gameranger.com/download/
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	- This is the program we use to connect with each other and play online.
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	- Make sure to set it up properly and create an account for it, the gameranger website also has help: http://www.gameranger.com/support/
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4. Notify us of your gameranger username or account number so we can add you to our friends lists and invite you to games.
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5. Have fun.
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If you are new to Age of Empires or Rts games:
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1. Play the in game tutorial campaign (all 7 missions!)
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2. Read the stuff in the tutorial section below.
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3. Ask us for help and tips
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4. You will get better as you play, we promise
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	- It definitely helps if you commit yourself and actually want to become better
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Tutorials:
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	- We also post other random stuff about aoe here, keep that in mind. If you want to contribute, feel free to make an account on 	this website.
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2. Standard Build (Important for early game!:) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtukDHXy9GU
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3. Random Videos from a pro player: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL891DE10D2EFEA2E6
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4. Goliath's Guides and others: http://bluests.enjin.com/forum/viewforum/3191195/m/6042752
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	- We also post other random stuff about aoe here, keep that in mind. If you want to contribute, feel free to make an account on 	this website.
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5. GameFAQs: http://www.gamefaqs.com/pc/706762-age-of-empires-ii-hd-edition
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	- Includes some command line parameters you might like to use, as well as cheat codes.
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6. AOC Zone: http://www.aoczone.net/
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	- You can find demos of pro games and stuff here, as well as tons of information in the forums.
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7. Age of Kings Heaven: http://aok.heavengames.com/
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	- Has alot of custom content downloads availiable
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8. Aoe2 Strategy Center: http://www.salamyhkaiset.org/aoe2/
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	- Has a few neat strategies you might want to pull off (make sure you master the basics first)