AOE:List of bugs

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This page is for listing (and detailing, if possible) all known bugs in Age of Empires.

Gameplay

Save game bug

This bug occurs in certain patched versions of the game when projectiles are present on the map at the time of saving. Loading such a save causes the game to crash. The problem is best avoided by running the unpatched version of the game (which some players choose to do), or saving when there are no projectiles on the screen. CPU players' projectiles can also contribute, so an inter-CPU battle involving projectiles can be troublesome for the player. It is important to be aware of this bug in both single player gameplay and in scenario design. There has been some criticism directed at Ensemble Studios among the AoE community for not fixing this rather notable bug in the game.

Scenario edtior

The default setting is 'conquest', which a save often reverts to

Custom global victory bug

This bug occurs in the global victory tab under custom mode. When all boxes are left empty, the scenario file often reverts this option to the default custom option of conquest. This occurs when the scenario is saved - upon reloading the scenario the designer may discover this setting has returned to the default. This will happen on some saves and not on others, though no detailed information on the cause or frequency this occurs at has been recorded. The designer may wish for there to be no alternative means of winning the scenario besides the individual victory conditions they have set up. The possibility of winning by defeating all enemy players may not be something they wish to allow in the level, so the bug may pose a potential problem. The bug can be avoided simply by making sure the final version of the scenario has not reverted back to the default setting. It can also be worked around by making the global victory conquest and 100% exploration, and making sure it is not possible to explore 100% of the map. This problem may be caused by the game attempting to restore at least one possible means of victory. This bug is not persistent in Age of Kings.

• Thread on AoEH where the bug is explained by Phill.

Capture object bug

If capture object is set up, then the designated unit is deleted, the scenario will cause a game crash when played (e.g. through test mode. This can be avoided by repairing the condition involved.