# Age of Empires III: DE **URL:** https://forums.ageofempires.com/c/age-of-empires-iii/133.md [Latest](https://forums.ageofempires.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.ageofempires.com/categories.md) --- ## [Game Audio Delayed/Missing](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/game-audio-delayed-missing/290670)
**Author:** [@GreenMarauder47](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/GreenMarauder47)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2026, 9:12pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/game-audio-delayed-missing/290670 "2026-10-27T21:12:27Z")
:play\_button: GAME INFORMATION :backhand\_index\_pointing\_down: These details are CRITICAL; DO NOT skip them or your issue may not be reviewed. GAME BUILD 19: 18658 GAME PLATFORM: Steam OPERATING SYSTEM: Windows 11 … --- ## [Some Playability modify for the Polish and Danish civilizations](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/some-playability-modify-for-the-polish-and-danish-civilizations/290879)
**Author:** [@小蛆得志。](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/%E5%B0%8F%E8%9B%86%E5%BE%97%E5%BF%97%E3%80%82)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2026, 9:05pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/some-playability-modify-for-the-polish-and-danish-civilizations/290879 "2026-10-27T21:05:37Z")
I am an Age of Empires III player from China. I am a huge fan of the game—especially the newly released DLC—and I have spent over a month playing as the Polish and Danish civilizations. In my experience, the Polish civil… --- ## [Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition – Update 19.18658](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/age-of-empires-iii-definitive-edition-update-19-18658/290659)
**Author:** [@EricTheRed283](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/EricTheRed283)\ **Replies:** 98\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2026, 8:03pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/age-of-empires-iii-definitive-edition-update-19-18658/290659 "2026-10-27T20:03:18Z")
Independence Mode With the update’s DLC focus in mind we are delighted to introduce the new Leaderboards & Matchmaking Queues for Independence Mode! To empower players of The Baltic Powers who are trying to improve th… --- ## [Polish civilization and Danish civilization with more distinctive features and playability](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/polish-civilization-and-danish-civilization-with-more-distinctive-features-and-playability/290881)
**Author:** [@AgeModsAdmin](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/AgeModsAdmin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2026, 7:57pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/polish-civilization-and-danish-civilization-with-more-distinctive-features-and-playability/290881 "2026-10-27T19:57:27Z")
Discuss Polish civilization and Danish civilization with more distinctive features and playability --- ## [AoE III DE the official unofficial picture thread. A place for funny and cool pictures from AoE III DE](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/aoe-iii-de-the-official-unofficial-picture-thread-a-place-for-funny-and-cool-pictures-from-aoe-iii-de/277615)
**Author:** [@EricTheRed283](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/EricTheRed283)\ **Replies:** 236\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2026, 7:00pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/aoe-iii-de-the-official-unofficial-picture-thread-a-place-for-funny-and-cool-pictures-from-aoe-iii-de/277615 "2026-10-27T19:00:00Z")
Everyone is welcome to post funny and cool pictures from Age of Empires III Definitive Edition --- ## [Give the sharpshooter ability to African explorers](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/give-the-sharpshooter-ability-to-african-explorers/290811)
**Author:** [@vitorcxb20](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/vitorcxb20)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2026, 6:19pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/give-the-sharpshooter-ability-to-african-explorers/290811 "2026-10-27T18:19:46Z")
The “Chaos” ability is very effective when you have two or three treasure guardians with high damage output; however, it isn’t always a great choice—especially when you’re trying to take down two or three guardians tha… --- ## [Rework of Latin American Revolutions Definitive](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/rework-of-latin-american-revolutions-definitive/290858)
**Author:** [@zeppelino24](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/zeppelino24)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2026, 5:19pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/rework-of-latin-american-revolutions-definitive/290858 "2026-10-27T17:19:04Z")
Greetings, colleagues—I hope you are all doing very well. I previously posted a rework regarding the South American revolutions; however, I noticed several historical inconsistencies, particularly concerning the images u… --- ## [Update 19.18658 – Crash when starting any game mode (Steam)](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/update-19-18658-crash-when-starting-any-game-mode-steam/290699)
**Author:** [@Strapon\_Queen](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/Strapon_Queen)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2026, 4:07pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/update-19-18658-crash-when-starting-any-game-mode-steam/290699 "2026-10-27T16:07:16Z")
:play\_button: GAME INFORMATION :backhand\_index\_pointing\_down: These details are CRITICAL; DO NOT skip them or your issue may not be reviewed. GAME BUILD #: 100.19.18658.0 GAME PLATFORM: Steam OPERATING SYSTEM: Windows … --- ## [Peruvian Morochuco](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/peruvian-morochuco/290873)
**Author:** [@RickyRXL](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/RickyRXL)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2026, 3:47pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/peruvian-morochuco/290873 "2026-10-27T15:47:35Z")
Do any of you remember the morochuco wearing the distinctive chullo , that Peruvian- cap? I’m not sure if they removed it or something, but could someone tell me if it’s still in the game? I remember seeing it, but now… --- ## [Fix the sound bug immediately!](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/fix-the-sound-bug-immediately/290738)
**Author:** [@Paimon8683](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/Paimon8683)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2026, 12:19pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/fix-the-sound-bug-immediately/290738 "2026-10-27T12:19:12Z")
Sound bug makes me feel sick when playing aoe3de. Can World’s Edge or Foggotenempires fix the bug immediately? --- ## [It is impossible to beat the campaigns on Ludicrous difficulty without using cheats](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/it-is-impossible-to-beat-the-campaigns-on-ludicrous-difficulty-without-using-cheats/289802)
**Author:** [@vitorcxb20](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/vitorcxb20)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2026, 9:11am UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/it-is-impossible-to-beat-the-campaigns-on-ludicrous-difficulty-without-using-cheats/289802 "2026-10-27T09:11:38Z")
After trying to play the campaigns on the highest difficulty, I can say that winning is impossible due to the meager resources provided at the start of each mission. This issue becomes particularly severe starting with t… --- ## [Rework of Latin American Revolutions (Relaunching)](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/rework-of-latin-american-revolutions-relaunching/288423)
**Author:** [@zeppelino24](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/zeppelino24)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2026, 10:41pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/rework-of-latin-american-revolutions-relaunching/288423 "2026-10-26T22:41:02Z")
Greetings to all forum members. Given the recent activity surrounding AoE III support—sparked by the announcement of the new Baltic Powers DLC—I am honored to announce the relaunch of the Latin American Revolutions overh… --- ## [Improving the 1 Covered Wagon card](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/improving-the-1-covered-wagon-card/290846)
**Author:** [@Chimbambu](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/Chimbambu)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2026, 8:02pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/improving-the-1-covered-wagon-card/290846 "2026-10-26T20:02:03Z")
The 1 TC card is an absolute classic card. It’s been there since the beginning of the game, and to this day it hasn’t been changed, only iterated upon. However, I think that the card has fallen into redundancy, both due … --- ## [Addressing the Inca late-game situation](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/addressing-the-inca-late-game-situation/290813)
**Author:** [@Chimbambu](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/Chimbambu)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2026, 6:20pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/addressing-the-inca-late-game-situation/290813 "2026-10-26T18:20:49Z")
As I assume most of you know, and as I have also recently discovered, Inca are in a very weird position right now in terms of their strength in 1v1 Supremacy. The civ feels reasonably strong in age II, with a very good b… --- ## [It's time to nerf the Factories' heavy artillery production](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/its-time-to-nerf-the-factories-heavy-artillery-production/288667)
**Author:** [@EasedCobra66732](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/EasedCobra66732)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2026, 1:18pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/its-time-to-nerf-the-factories-heavy-artillery-production/288667 "2026-10-26T13:18:38Z")
Hello everyone. I might be biased because I prefer non-European style civs but hear me out. The time needed for a Heavy Cannon/Rocket/Great Bombard to spawn is not fair. There are plenty of civs who can’t keep up with th… --- ## [Let's build a world map of AoE3](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/lets-build-a-world-map-of-aoe3/205281)
**Author:** [@EliteRiflemann](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/EliteRiflemann)\ **Replies:** 241\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2026, 7:35am UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/lets-build-a-world-map-of-aoe3/205281 "2026-10-26T07:35:57Z")
We already have most of the continents, we can put something together, so I challenge the community to put together an aoe3 world map! I couldn’t find a nice African map, and European maps aren’t listed anywher… --- ## [Regarding the audio bug if this is a major concern for you, you can replace the current executable file with the one from an older version](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/regarding-the-audio-bug-if-this-is-a-major-concern-for-you-you-can-replace-the-current-executable-file-with-the-one-from-an-older-version/290786)
**Author:** [@GwentMaster2163](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/GwentMaster2163)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2026, 6:05am UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/regarding-the-audio-bug-if-this-is-a-major-concern-for-you-you-can-replace-the-current-executable-file-with-the-one-from-an-older-version/290786 "2026-10-26T06:05:51Z")
I’ve tried it myself: overwriting with the old version of the .exe file works. There are virtually no other issues—no crashes, the gameplay is very smooth, and there are no audio bugs. Of course, the downside is that yo… --- ## [Spectator mode going out of sync](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/spectator-mode-going-out-of-sync/290785)
**Author:** [@Mpillis](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/Mpillis)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2026, 4:25pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/spectator-mode-going-out-of-sync/290785 "2026-10-25T16:25:52Z")
:play\_button: GAME INFORMATION :backhand\_index\_pointing\_down: These details are CRITICAL; DO NOT skip them or your issue may not be reviewed. GAME BUILD #: ###### GAME PLATFORM: Steam / Microsoft Store OPERATING SYSTEM… --- ## [Tier Suggestions: Cards Civs (1v1 2v2 3v3)](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/tier-suggestions-cards-civs-1v1-2v2-3v3/290783)
**Author:** [@AgeModsAdmin](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/AgeModsAdmin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2026, 2:21pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/tier-suggestions-cards-civs-1v1-2v2-3v3/290783 "2026-10-25T14:21:10Z")
Discuss Tier Suggestions: Cards Civs (1v1 2v2 3v3) --- ## [Defence ICON error](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/defence-icon-error/290736)
**Author:** [@Tata](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/Tata)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2026, 2:08pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/defence-icon-error/290736 "2026-10-25T14:08:59Z")
:play\_button: GAME INFORMATION GAME BUILD : 19.18658 GAME PLATFORM: Steam OPERATING SYSTEM: Windows 11 :play\_button: ISSUE EXPERIENCED All units defence icon and discreption wrong. range defence → siege attacks chop … --- ## [Replay error with Japanese](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/replay-error-with-japanese/290782)
**Author:** [@Tata](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/Tata)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2026, 2:03pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/replay-error-with-japanese/290782 "2026-10-25T14:03:54Z")
:play\_button: GAME INFORMATION GAME BUILD :19.18658 GAME PLATFORM: Steam OPERATING SYSTEM: Windows 11 :play\_button: ISSUE EXPERIENCED Playing a recording that contains Japanese people causes a crash, usually after the … --- ## [Danish Home City Buildings Sized Inconsistently](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/danish-home-city-buildings-sized-inconsistently/289492)
**Author:** [@coyotekiller114](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/coyotekiller114)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2026, 10:23am UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/danish-home-city-buildings-sized-inconsistently/289492 "2026-10-25T10:23:51Z")
:play\_button: GAME INFORMATION GAME BUILD #: 100.19.18390.0 GAME PLATFORM: Steam OPERATING SYSTEM: Windows 11 :play\_button: ISSUE EXPERIENCED The dockside buildings in the Danish HC are sized inconsistently, with some … --- ## [Hose of Jagiellon Tech Fort Wagon Bug](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/hose-of-jagiellon-tech-fort-wagon-bug/290448)
**Author:** [@coyotekiller114](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/coyotekiller114)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2026, 9:07am UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/hose-of-jagiellon-tech-fort-wagon-bug/290448 "2026-10-25T09:07:47Z")
:play\_button: GAME INFORMATION GAME BUILD #: 100.19.18390.0 GAME PLATFORM: Steam OPERATING SYSTEM: Windows 11 :play\_button: ISSUE EXPERIENCED When researching the tech with the House of Jagiellon that grants all Age-up… --- ## [Why do so few players play Ethiopia, Hausa and Haude？](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/why-do-so-few-players-play-ethiopia-hausa-and-haude/290710)
**Author:** [@ArtisttZ](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/ArtisttZ)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2026, 12:15am UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/why-do-so-few-players-play-ethiopia-hausa-and-haude/290710 "2026-10-25T00:15:46Z")
Very few players love to play these three civs, while they are not weak. So what’s the answer ? --- ## [THE MOST ANNOYING AND LASTING BUG (Screen panning on its own)](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/the-most-annoying-and-lasting-bug-screen-panning-on-its-own/251481)
**Author:** [@JordiGarLee](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/JordiGarLee)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2026, 9:02pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/the-most-annoying-and-lasting-bug-screen-panning-on-its-own/251481 "2026-10-24T21:02:46Z")
:play\_button: GAME INFORMATION GAME BUILD #: 15.59076 (January 31 2024) GAME PLATFORM: Steam OPERATING SYSTEM: Windows 11 :play\_button: ISSUE EXPERIENCED This is an issue that kept happening almost from the release of… --- ## [Ideas for Imperial Units](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/ideas-for-imperial-units/284925)
**Author:** [@Enierheler](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/Enierheler)\ **Replies:** 161\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2026, 7:27pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/ideas-for-imperial-units/284925 "2026-10-24T19:27:50Z")
Hello guys, i’m working on a personal mod creating “imperial” re-colorings for all European units. This is the idea: Age V = to 1800s /1850s. Give me some historical references for uniforms of the 1800s time era. Here s… --- ## [Wrong tooltip in Independence Mode for Native Americans](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/wrong-tooltip-in-independence-mode-for-native-americans/290758)
**Author:** [@ArkadasLlisa](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/ArkadasLlisa)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2026, 12:47pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/wrong-tooltip-in-independence-mode-for-native-americans/290758 "2026-10-24T12:47:07Z")
It has the same tooltip that Federal Americans. Update 19.18658/290659 --- ## [Let's talk about Polish-Lithuanian commonwealth](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/lets-talk-about-polish-lithuanian-commonwealth/290741)
**Author:** [@Tese](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/Tese)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2026, 1:19pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/lets-talk-about-polish-lithuanian-commonwealth/290741 "2026-10-23T13:19:27Z")
Hello everyone. I am a poster of This post, which went into detail how I would approach the balance of this civ. Things have changed since then, I learned new things about Polish-Lithuanian commonwealth and a balance pa… --- ## [Maltese Elite Forces](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/maltese-elite-forces/290740)
**Author:** [@AgeModsAdmin](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/AgeModsAdmin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2026, 9:54am UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/maltese-elite-forces/290740 "2026-10-23T09:54:31Z")
Discuss Maltese Elite Forces --- ## [Age of the World](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/age-of-the-world/220602)
**Author:** [@AgeModsAdmin](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/AgeModsAdmin)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2026, 7:54am UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/age-of-the-world/220602 "2026-10-23T07:54:05Z")
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