Things You'll Need:
- Age of Empires 2: Age of Kings
- Internet connection
- Valid email address
- Patch for Age of Kings from IGZones.com
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Step 1
Go to IGZones.com. The website lists player scores and active games, among other information.
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Step 2
Click Create new account. In order to use the services of IGZones.com, you must have an account set up. There is no subscription fee, but the website does ask for donations.
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Step 3
Fill in the form then click the "Create new account" button at the bottom. IGZones.com will send you an email within minutes to finish creating your account.
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Step 4
Click the link provided in the email that IGZones.com sends to you. You are given a temporary password that you must change after one log in.
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Step 5
Click "DOWNLOAD IGZ" to download the IGZones software. You must be logged into your account to download the client. While you are in the downloads section, remember to download and apply the patch for Age of Kings.
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Step 6
Install the IGZ client. Then run it. The client does not require the Age of Kings game to be running.
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Step 7
Select a lobby under Age of Kings then click Launch Lobby.
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Step 8
Click Join to enter a lobby. There you can chat with the other players until the game is launched.
