Author Topic: Age of Empires Online (Read 3871 times)

Stoney Mason · « **on:** August 17, 2010, 02:05:28 AM »

http://www.microsoft.com/Presspass/press/2010/aug10/08-16MSGamescomPCPR.mspx

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COLOGNE, Germany — Aug. 17, 2009 — On the eve of gamescom 2010, the world’s largest consumer-oriented games showcase, Microsoft Corp. unveiled the newest addition to the famed “Age of Empires” franchise, “Age of Empires Online.” Microsoft also announced the development of “Microsoft Flight,” a new entry inspired by the best-selling “Microsoft Flight Simulator” franchise. Published by Microsoft Game Studios, these new titles, along with the previously announced “Fable III,” fully integrate the free* Games for Windows – LIVE online service to deliver compelling socially connected gameplay experiences.

“Today, we’re bringing powerful, inventive gaming experiences to the Windows-based PC,” said Phil Spencer, corporate vice president of Microsoft Game Studios. “Over the years, our PC heritage captured the hearts and minds of millions of players. Reinventing these iconic franchises with social, shared experiences at their core marks the beginning of our return to PC gaming in bold new ways.”

“Age of Empires” for a New Era

With more than 20 million copies sold worldwide, the “Age of Empires” series redefined real-time strategy games for Windows-based PC players. Now, the timeless franchise once again invites players to experience its rich storyline in new ways. Developed by Robot Entertainment, “Age of Empires Online” will invite players to create a living, growing online world, shared with friends and friendly rivals around the globe. Begin the journey with your own Greek civilization, and watch as it progresses from a village to an empire. Embark on quests along the way, alone or with friends, and immerse yourself in epic tales, quirky characters, adventure, history and strategy. Together with the Games for Windows – LIVE service, “Age of Empires Online” delivers a rich, social experience that lets you play however you want — anywhere, anytime.

Marrying fresh features with iconic gameplay, “Age of Empires Online” offers something for long-time fans, newcomers and everyone in between. “Age of Empires Online” will feature:

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A persistent online capital city that lives and grows even when you’re offline
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Cooperative multiplayer quests, trading and a level-based system that lets you progress at your own pace
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Fun, approachable style and storylines
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Free-to-play experiences via Games for Windows – LIVE
More information, news and chances to join the beta program are available at http://www.ageofempiresonline.com.

FatalT · « **Reply #1 on:** August 17, 2010, 02:14:20 AM »

That makes me think of Farmville. It's free, right?

pilonv1 · « **Reply #2 on:** August 17, 2010, 02:23:15 AM »

SHIT HOT

archie4208 · « **Reply #3 on:** August 17, 2010, 02:26:53 AM »

GFWL.

I guess it'll at least have cheevs.

pilonv1 · « **Reply #4 on:** August 17, 2010, 02:27:27 AM »

It's free too

edit: well it sounds "freemium", but that's better than nothing.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #5 on:** August 17, 2010, 02:41:29 AM »

This could either be awesomely amazing or a horrible mess

Can your civilization be annihilated while you're away lol. Could make for some epic trolling

pilonv1 · « **Reply #6 on:** August 17, 2010, 02:50:58 AM »

Probably will be more like a captial city hub and then you go out and "quest" or something.

If not then it certainly has some awesome griefing possibilities

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #7 on:** August 17, 2010, 03:01:19 AM »

Age of Empires wasn't my favorite RTS. That would be Rise of Nations. But it was one of the few in that genre I enjoyed. Glad to see this.

FatalT · « **Reply #8 on:** August 17, 2010, 03:11:59 AM »

Quote from: Stoney Mason on August 17, 2010, 03:01:19 AM

Age of Empires wasn't my favorite RTS. That would be Rise of Nations. But it was one of the few in that genre I enjoyed. Glad to see this.

Hell yes! Rise of Nations was amazing. The sequel wasn't as good though.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #9 on:** August 17, 2010, 09:11:05 AM »

[youtube=560,345][/youtube]

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #10 on:** August 17, 2010, 09:58:02 AM »

Beta sign-up? Sweet.

AoE is the type of rts that should have been up my alley. I like the ability to build walls and create an actual kingdom, but the gameplay/units didn't appeal to me; I like a more rapid pace ala StarCraft. Definitely going to check this out.

I hate to say it, but this could be really cool on the Wii as well, if Nintendo's online system was better

AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #11 on:** August 17, 2010, 10:06:42 AM »

Is that the voice of Fox News?

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #12 on:** August 17, 2010, 11:18:24 AM »

Signed up

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #13 on:** August 17, 2010, 03:38:29 PM »

jeez took forever to sign up for the beta. Had to create a gamertag and all that shit

Himu · « **Reply #14 on:** August 17, 2010, 03:40:13 PM »

phoenix what the fuck is your avatar

a cow dressed up in kkk garb that's actually a black man?

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #15 on:** August 17, 2010, 04:17:03 PM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on August 17, 2010, 03:38:29 PM

jeez took forever to sign up for the beta. Had to create a gamertag and all that shit

Good thing I already had a 360

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #16 on:** August 17, 2010, 09:37:36 PM »

How in the world can this possibly be balanced? It's bad enough playing out the string on a 1vs1 RTS game in which you are outclassed; how do they make this appealing to newbs when they are up against hundreds of experienced enemies, ganging up on them? Gonna be tough.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #17 on:** August 17, 2010, 09:40:27 PM »

Quote from: Himuro on August 17, 2010, 03:40:13 PM

phoenix what the fuck is your avatar

a cow dressed up in kkk garb that's actually a black man?

spoiler (click to show/hide)

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I'm not ashamed

archie4208 · « **Reply #18 on:** August 17, 2010, 09:59:56 PM »

Quote from: Cormacaroni on August 17, 2010, 09:37:36 PM

How in the world can this possibly be balanced? It's bad enough playing out the string on a 1vs1 RTS game in which you are outclassed; how do they make this appealing to newbs when they are up against hundreds of experienced enemies, ganging up on them? Gonna be tough.

Spend $$$ to buy advantages. It works for League of Legends.

FatalT · « **Reply #19 on:** August 17, 2010, 10:59:04 PM »

Quote from: archie4208 on August 17, 2010, 09:59:56 PM

Quote from: Cormacaroni on August 17, 2010, 09:37:36 PM
How in the world can this possibly be balanced? It's bad enough playing out the string on a 1vs1 RTS game in which you are outclassed; how do they make this appealing to newbs when they are up against hundreds of experienced enemies, ganging up on them? Gonna be tough.

Spend $$$ to buy advantages. It works for League of Legends.

The only advantage you can spend real cash on in League of Legends are experience boosts and point boosts that allow you to buy champions.

Hitler Stole My Potato · « **Reply #20 on:** August 17, 2010, 11:04:21 PM »

10 years ago this might have been interesting news.

pilonv1 · « **Reply #21 on:** August 17, 2010, 11:21:07 PM »

Quote from: Cormacaroni on August 17, 2010, 09:37:36 PM

How in the world can this possibly be balanced? It's bad enough playing out the string on a 1vs1 RTS game in which you are outclassed; how do they make this appealing to newbs when they are up against hundreds of experienced enemies, ganging up on them? Gonna be tough.

I'm expecting it wont be versus (at least not for everyone), but there will be co-op maps or something.

archie4208 · « **Reply #22 on:** August 17, 2010, 11:40:53 PM »

Quote from: FatalT on August 17, 2010, 10:59:04 PM

Quote from: archie4208 on August 17, 2010, 09:59:56 PM
Quote from: Cormacaroni on August 17, 2010, 09:37:36 PM
How in the world can this possibly be balanced? It's bad enough playing out the string on a 1vs1 RTS game in which you are outclassed; how do they make this appealing to newbs when they are up against hundreds of experienced enemies, ganging up on them? Gonna be tough.

Spend $$$ to buy advantages. It works for League of Legends.

The only advantage you can spend real cash on in League of Legends are experience boosts and point boosts that allow you to buy champions.

Oh, I know, but considering how slow IP gain is the game certainly nudges you to spend real money. I've played about 50 games and I only own 4 heroes and barely have enough points for another 3150 hero. I wouldn't be surprised if AoEO has the same type of model where you can earn everything, but it takes dozens of hours to accomplish that and spending money expedites the process.

Diunx · « **Reply #23 on:** August 17, 2010, 11:57:43 PM »

Looks hot, wish they would do an offline version with this style, I'm not really a big fan of online strategy games.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #24 on:** August 18, 2011, 12:00:27 PM »

http://www.giantbomb.com/quick-look-age-of-empires-online/17-4721/

pilonv1 · « **Reply #25 on:** August 18, 2011, 07:46:49 PM »

It's pretty good for a free game. Beta was fun, but I don't have time to play it.

naff · « **Reply #26 on:** August 19, 2011, 04:58:23 AM »

Quote from: pilonv1 on August 18, 2011, 07:46:49 PM

It's pretty good for a free game. Beta was fun, but I don't have time to play it.

Likewise. Judging from the beta it's decent but I don't have time for this f2p grindy shit. I got real games to play

chronovore · « **Reply #27 on:** August 19, 2011, 08:20:42 AM »

I picked up that whole Age of Empires Collection for 99¢ when GfWL went live. That's a real game, and I haven't made time to play it yet.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #28 on:** August 19, 2011, 08:30:33 AM »

Quote from: quietID on August 19, 2011, 04:58:23 AM

Quote from: pilonv1 on August 18, 2011, 07:46:49 PM
It's pretty good for a free game. Beta was fun, but I don't have time to play it.

I don't have time for this f2p grindy shit. I got real games to play

Exactly.

AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #29 on:** August 19, 2011, 10:15:56 AM »

So it's $100 for 6 months of all content released, and $20 per race otherwise? Are they fucking crazy?

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #30 on:** August 22, 2011, 11:52:44 PM »

The pricing is fucked, but god damnit if im not getting into this. I hit level 6 tonight and the crafting shit opened up and here im buildin my city outfitting my troops with loot and crafting shit. NOOOOOOOOOOO

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #31 on:** August 22, 2011, 11:56:51 PM »

So technically you could play, go to sleep, and wake up to your empire being in ruins due to the mmo aspect?

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #32 on:** August 23, 2011, 12:02:50 AM »

that I dunno- so far ive just been dicking around with single player; I paid in 20 for the egypt civ so I can do ranked stuff but im not sure how it works right now; I suspect its more like there's a world map people fight over, but the cities are not considered part of that. Is that mmo thing even rolled out yet?

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #33 on:** August 23, 2011, 12:04:01 AM »

Dunno. I got into the beta and forgot my password info and shit lol. Going to see what's up tomorrow

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #34 on:** August 23, 2011, 12:14:52 AM »

Its good times even without dropping 20, but fool and money = me

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #35 on:** August 31, 2011, 02:55:05 PM »

Is anyone else playing this? I have that dumb visit friends city mission to do still. F'n ambassador...I did make Age III tho- wooo

BlackMage · « **Reply #36 on:** August 31, 2011, 05:34:53 PM »

Quote from: MrAngryFace on August 31, 2011, 02:55:05 PM

Is anyone else playing this? I have that dumb visit friends city mission to do still. F'n ambassador...I did make Age III tho- wooo

thinking about it.

BobFromPikeCreek · « **Reply #37 on:** August 31, 2011, 10:40:15 PM »

i'm gonna try this and see how much fun i can get out of it without paying.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #38 on:** August 31, 2011, 11:43:48 PM »

Its pretty full featured even without paying- im just a FOOL with $$$ and Egypt rules #1

BobFromPikeCreek · « **Reply #39 on:** September 01, 2011, 12:46:15 AM »

oh man. this is addictive. i like this. i like this a lot.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #40 on:** September 01, 2011, 12:49:20 AM »

There's CRAFTING and LOOT

BobFromPikeCreek · « **Reply #41 on:** September 01, 2011, 12:51:33 AM »

i'd still be playing, but the server went down on me (just as i was about to complete a quest

).

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #42 on:** September 01, 2011, 12:57:05 AM »

They were doing upgrades today- maybe they suck at those. I will say its been stable for me the past week so we'll see.

Im MrMaf so try to find me- add me to friends whutever

BlackMage · « **Reply #43 on:** September 01, 2011, 08:22:28 PM »

Why do I have to jump through so many god damn hoops just to play this game. I have Micosoft LIVE so much right now

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #44 on:** September 01, 2011, 08:39:21 PM »

Youre such a haver

BlackMage · « **Reply #45 on:** September 01, 2011, 08:42:59 PM »

im trying to play but its all you need to set your online safety settings to allow online gaming before you can play. THERES NO OPTION FOR IT

BlackMage · « **Reply #46 on:** September 01, 2011, 08:47:46 PM »

FINALLY got it to work! shesssssh

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