Age Of Empires FAQ

Q) What is AOE?

A)Age of Empires is the latest Real Time Strategy game from Microsoft
developed by Ensemble Studios.

Q)AOE looks like a Rip-off of Warcraft II is this true?

A)While the Real Time Genre goes back to Dune II, I would not call AOE
a rip-off of Warcraft II with better graphics. That's like saying
Warcraft II is a rip-off on Dune II. The RTS games are Genres, while
gameplay is similar their attributes are distinct.

Q)Why should I buy AOE when Starcraft is coming out in December?

A) Well if your a diehard RTS fan than I suggest you pick it up, however,
if you disliked Red-Alert , Total Annihilation and Civ, but loved the
Warcraft series, then you should wait for Starcraft. If you like controlling
ancient empires in battle and developing new technologies then AOE is for
you.

Q) I don't like the midi music and the fact that there is no Intro scenes
in the trial version, is this what I should expect in the full?

A)Not at all, there is full CD red-book audio during the game along with
great intro battles scenes bundled into the full.

Q) Is AOE one of those complicated strategy games?

A) Not at all, the gameplay is very user friendly. It has the ease of
Warcraft, yet enough depth for the expert gamer.

Q) I liked Civilization but disliked Warcraft, will I like AOE?

A) I would say yes. Since AOE has the best aspects of CIV and is set in
a realistic environment as opposed to the Fantasy Realm of the Warcraft
series, this game would probably meet your interests.

Q) What is the MS gaming Zone?

A) The Microsoft Gaming Zone is a place to play AOE free over the Internet.
All you need is a trial or registered version, Internet connection, and MSIE
3.0 and above browsers. To enter the zone goto www.zone.com 

Q) I hate RTS games but I like the idea of playing Ancient empires, could
this be a game I could enjoy?

A) You might want to give AOE a try. Download the trial version.

Q) How come Rome isn't one of the Empires you can play?

A) The Roman Empire was set off in a different time period, the second and
third centuries AD. AOE's time period is in the fifth and fourth centuries
BC. Besides, Rome would be way too powerful and you wouldn't get to play cool
empires like the Egyptians, Greeks, Shang, and Phoenician.