How to Play AOE Online
"Age of Empires" is a strategy game that incorporates civilization building and classical warfare. Developed by Ensemble Studios and published by Microsoft, the game popularized the random map experience. Online play was available through MSN Gaming Zone until its closing in 2006. The International Gaming Zones has filled in the void and allows the "Age of Empires" online competition to continue. This guide will introduce you to playing "Age of Empires" online through a service provided by IGZones.com.
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Things You'll Need
- "Age of Empires"
- Internet Connection
- Valid email address
- Patch provided by IGZones.com
Instructions
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Playing Online
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Visit the International Gaming Zones website at IGZones.com. The International Gaming Zone has become a popular community website for games that have lost official multiplayer support.
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Create a new account with igzones.com. You must join the IGZones community to use its services.
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Fill out your account information then click "Create an account". An email will be sent to the address you give them, so make sure it is a valid.
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Click the appropriate link in the email from IGZones. The password they give you is meant as a placeholder and must be replaced.
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Log into your igzones.com account and click "DOWNLOAD IGZ" on the front page.
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Install the IGZones client. "Age of Empires" does not have to be running for the client to work.
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Run IGZones, click a lobby under "Age of Empires," then click "Launch Lobby." Matchmaking for "Age of Empires" is done through lobbies. Interested players join a lobby, chat and eventually launch a game.
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Click "Join" next to a game title to enter its lobby. When the players are gathered and the host is ready, the game will launch with all of the players in the lobby.
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Tips & Warnings
Check IGZones.com for active online games. You can host your own password-protected game with cheats toggled on or off. Games can be rated for player scores. IGZones.com provides patches to make games compatible with the client.
Your installation of Age of Empires must meet specific parameters for the IGZones client to launch the game. Check IGZones.com for patches.
