# III - Report a Bug **URL:** https://forums.ageofempires.com/c/age-of-empires-iii/aoe3de-bugs/141.md [Latest](https://forums.ageofempires.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.ageofempires.com/categories.md) --- ## [Community-made list of issues](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/community-made-list-of-issues/105877)
**Author:** [@Kaiserklein](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/Kaiserklein)\ **Replies:** 137\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2024, 9:52am UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/community-made-list-of-issues/105877 "2024-07-01T09:52:08Z")
▶ Introduction ▶ Fixed issues ▶ Legend Hacks → It is possible to cause an “Out of sync” error to crash a rated game. → It is possible to use a “maphack” while playing a rated game. Graphical → “Obscured units alpha” setti… --- ## [📌 \[HOW TO\] Find and share SAVE GAME and RECORDED GAME Files](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/how-to-find-and-share-save-game-and-recorded-game-files/102084)
**Author:** [@GMEvangelos](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/GMEvangelos)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2020, 5:36pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/how-to-find-and-share-save-game-and-recorded-game-files/102084 "2020-10-02T17:36:52Z")
One of the most valuable pieces of information you can provide when reporting an issue is a SAVE GAME or GAME RECORDING of the match or scenario where the issue occurred. Doing so not only provides us with a clear timel… --- ## [📌 \[HOW TO\] Report a Game Bug](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/how-to-report-a-game-bug/94684)
**Author:** [@GMEvangelos](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/GMEvangelos)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2020, 11:57pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/how-to-report-a-game-bug/94684 "2020-08-26T23:57:23Z")
As with any game, there are bound to be errors or issues which cause unanticipated or unexpected results while you’re playing. These are known as “bugs,” and this is where you can report them! :point\_up: Before you cre… --- ## [BUG with Malta order crossbowman and steel bolts](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/bug-with-malta-order-crossbowman-and-steel-bolts/290397)
**Author:** [@Tata](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/Tata)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2026, 5:15am UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/bug-with-malta-order-crossbowman-and-steel-bolts/290397 "2026-10-23T05:15:56Z")
: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: V100.19.18309.0 GAME PLATFORM: Microsoft Store OPERATING SYSTEM: … --- ## [Defence ICON error](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/defence-icon-error/290736)
**Author:** [@Tata](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/Tata)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2026, 5:13am UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/defence-icon-error/290736 "2026-10-23T05:13:17Z")
: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 … --- ## [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:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2026, 5:03am UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/update-19-18658-crash-when-starting-any-game-mode-steam/290699 "2026-10-23T05:03:10Z")
: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 … --- ## [Game Audio Delayed/Missing](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/game-audio-delayed-missing/290670)
**Author:** [@GreenMarauder47](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/GreenMarauder47)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2026, 4:09pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/game-audio-delayed-missing/290670 "2026-10-22T16:09:20Z")
: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 … --- ## [Swedes unable to build walls](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/swedes-unable-to-build-walls/290703)
**Author:** [@Thagomizer](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/Thagomizer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2026, 3:17pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/swedes-unable-to-build-walls/290703 "2026-10-22T15:17:56Z")
playing as Swedes on steam (windows 10) and they are missing the option to build walls. Not sure if anyone else is experiencing this. The option to upgrade walls in the church is there but I don’t see the icon in the bui… --- ## [Hi dev, when would u fix this little long-existed game crash](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/hi-dev-when-would-u-fix-this-little-long-existed-game-crash/290709)
**Author:** [@EnjoyingPants15](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/EnjoyingPants15)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2026, 2:49pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/hi-dev-when-would-u-fix-this-little-long-existed-game-crash/290709 "2026-10-22T14:49:58Z")
scenario: when watch a replay, or spectate a game steps: switch between players and check their deck list(first check player1, seccondly player2) before they really choose any deck in early game result: out of index b… --- ## [The portuguese priest no longer have the portuguese variant skin](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/the-portuguese-priest-no-longer-have-the-portuguese-variant-skin/289890)
**Author:** [@Inocybe2755](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/Inocybe2755)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2026, 1:42am UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/the-portuguese-priest-no-longer-have-the-portuguese-variant-skin/289890 "2026-10-22T01:42:15Z")
: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 #: 100.19.18309.0 GAME PLATFORM: Steam OPERATING SYSTEM: Windows … --- ## [TEAM Provincial Administration doesn't effect Danes Watch Houses](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/team-provincial-administration-doesnt-effect-danes-watch-houses/290702)
**Author:** [@EricTheRed283](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/EricTheRed283)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 10:46pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/team-provincial-administration-doesnt-effect-danes-watch-houses/290702 "2026-10-21T22:46:28Z")
:play\_button: GAME INFORMATION GAME BUILD: Update 19.18658 GAME PLATFORM: Microsoft Store OPERATING SYSTEM: Windows 11 :play\_button: ISSUE EXPERIENCED Chinese TEAM Provincial Administration shipment doesn’t effect Dane… --- ## [Inca Viracocha Travois Don't Get Selected With Idle Villager Hotkey](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/inca-viracocha-travois-dont-get-selected-with-idle-villager-hotkey/290691)
**Author:** [@FaeAlicia](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/FaeAlicia)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 2:09pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/inca-viracocha-travois-dont-get-selected-with-idle-villager-hotkey/290691 "2026-10-21T14:09:58Z")
: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: Linux (CachyOS… --- ## [European Priests all have the German/Russian Skin not their clasical/unique](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/european-priests-all-have-the-german-russian-skin-not-their-clasical-unique/290688)
**Author:** [@RickyRXL](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/RickyRXL)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 1:29pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/european-priests-all-have-the-german-russian-skin-not-their-clasical-unique/290688 "2026-10-21T13:29:16Z")
:play\_button: GAME INFORMATION European Priests now dont have their unique skin, all have the German/Russian Skin GAME PLATFORM: Steam OPERATING SYSTEM: Windows 11 :play\_button: ISSUE EXPERIENCED Civs like portuguese … --- ## [Japan campaign some military unit shipments not spawning](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/japan-campaign-some-military-unit-shipments-not-spawning/289520)
**Author:** [@FluidPuppet8894](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/FluidPuppet8894)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 1:18pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/japan-campaign-some-military-unit-shipments-not-spawning/289520 "2026-10-21T13:18:32Z")
:play\_button: GAME INFORMATION GAME BUILD #: v. 100.19.18309.0 GAME PLATFORM: Steam OPERATING SYSTEM: Windows 11 :play\_button: ISSUE EXPERIENCED I’ve been playing the Japanese campaign and for the first two missions s… --- ## [Some thing went wrong with my game audio and music](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/some-thing-went-wrong-with-my-game-audio-and-music/290685)
**Author:** [@十分邪恶的爱尔温](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/%E5%8D%81%E5%88%86%E9%82%AA%E6%81%B6%E7%9A%84%E7%88%B1%E5%B0%94%E6%B8%A9)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 1:02pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/some-thing-went-wrong-with-my-game-audio-and-music/290685 "2026-10-21T13:02:52Z")
: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 #: 19.18658 GAME PLATFORM: Steam OPERATING SYSTEM: Windows 11 … --- ## [Snaphane lose rifling benefits after loading a save](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/snaphane-lose-rifling-benefits-after-loading-a-save/290052)
**Author:** [@Cataph9576](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/Cataph9576)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 9:25am UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/snaphane-lose-rifling-benefits-after-loading-a-save/290052 "2026-10-21T09:25:39Z")
: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 100.19.18309.0 GAME PLATFORM: Steam / Microsoft Store OPERATING S… --- ## [Desync issue of spectated games](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/desync-issue-of-spectated-games/290667)
**Author:** [@Turgon](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/Turgon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 9:04am UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/desync-issue-of-spectated-games/290667 "2026-10-21T09:04:13Z")
: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 #: latest 19.18658 GAME PLATFORM: Steam OPERATING SYSTEM: Windows… --- ## [Sound Issues for the Campaign](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/sound-issues-for-the-campaign/290678)
**Author:** [@Juggalo3334](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/Juggalo3334)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 5:17am UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/sound-issues-for-the-campaign/290678 "2026-10-21T05:17:51Z")
: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 25969874 GAME PLATFORM: Steam OPERATING SYSTEM: Windows 11 … --- ## [Can't train Owlhoot and Cowboy outlaws with United States on Nova Scotia map](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/cant-train-owlhoot-and-cowboy-outlaws-with-united-states-on-nova-scotia-map/290671)
**Author:** [@EricTheRed283](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/EricTheRed283)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 1:40am UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/cant-train-owlhoot-and-cowboy-outlaws-with-united-states-on-nova-scotia-map/290671 "2026-10-21T01:40:59Z")
:play\_button: GAME INFORMATION GAME BUILD: Update 19.18658 GAME PLATFORM: Microsoft Store OPERATING SYSTEM: Windows 11 :play\_button: ISSUE EXPERIENCED Play on the map Nova Scotia as United States and build a Saloon and… --- ## [Nova Scotia allows training of Renegado and Pirate outlaws when it should only be Harpooner and Sailor](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/nova-scotia-allows-training-of-renegado-and-pirate-outlaws-when-it-should-only-be-harpooner-and-sailor/289713)
**Author:** [@EricTheRed283](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/EricTheRed283)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 1:33am UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/nova-scotia-allows-training-of-renegado-and-pirate-outlaws-when-it-should-only-be-harpooner-and-sailor/289713 "2026-10-21T01:33:05Z")
:play\_button: GAME INFORMATION GAME BUILD Update 19.18309 GAME PLATFORM: Microsoft Store OPERATING SYSTEM: Windows 11 :play\_button: ISSUE EXPERIENCED Nova Scotia map is supposed to only have Harpooner and Sailor as Out… --- ## [Delayed/missing sound effects](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/delayed-missing-sound-effects/290666)
**Author:** [@Aymen21](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/Aymen21)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2026, 11:28pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/delayed-missing-sound-effects/290666 "2026-10-20T23:28:45Z")
: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 #: latest GAME PLATFORM: Steam OPERATING SYSTEM: Linux … --- ## [Can't send signal flares or send messages in online games that I hosted for Comp Stomps](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/cant-send-signal-flares-or-send-messages-in-online-games-that-i-hosted-for-comp-stomps/289553)
**Author:** [@EricTheRed283](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/EricTheRed283)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2026, 7:48pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/cant-send-signal-flares-or-send-messages-in-online-games-that-i-hosted-for-comp-stomps/289553 "2026-10-20T19:48:27Z")
:play\_button: GAME INFORMATION GAME BUILD Update 19.18309 GAME PLATFORM: Microsoft Store OPERATING SYSTEM: Windows 11 :play\_button: ISSUE EXPERIENCED Can’t send signal flares or send messages in online games that I hos… --- ## [Please Fix Spectator Mode for Ranked Games – AoE3 DE](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/please-fix-spectator-mode-for-ranked-games-aoe3-de/290380)
**Author:** [@ItzAwaken](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/ItzAwaken)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2026, 7:46pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/please-fix-spectator-mode-for-ranked-games-aoe3-de/290380 "2026-10-20T19:46:44Z")
Hi Devs, Could we please get a fix for spectator mode in ranked games? For me and many of my friends, watching high-ranked players is one of the most enjoyable parts of AoE3. It’s how we learn new strategies, discover … --- ## [The Seven Years' War Dry Dock spawning issues](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/the-seven-years-war-dry-dock-spawning-issues/290662)
**Author:** [@EricTheRed283](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/EricTheRed283)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2026, 6:22pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/the-seven-years-war-dry-dock-spawning-issues/290662 "2026-10-20T18:22:06Z")
:play\_button: GAME INFORMATION GAME BUILD: Update 19.18658 GAME PLATFORM: Microsoft Store OPERATING SYSTEM: Windows 11 :play\_button: ISSUE EXPERIENCED The Seven Years’ War map has unfair Dry Dock map spawns … --- ## [Berber Nomad don´t fully benefit from market upgrades](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/berber-nomad-don-t-fully-benefit-from-market-upgrades/290570)
**Author:** [@Armorking](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/Armorking)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 12:01pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/berber-nomad-don-t-fully-benefit-from-market-upgrades/290570 "2026-10-16T12:01:03Z")
I don´t know if this is intentional to offset the fact that berber nomad has higher gather rate on natural resources or not, but i will report it either way, also this also applies to other market upgrades civilizations … --- ## [Hausa and Ethiopia Granary coin tech is improving more than it should](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/hausa-and-ethiopia-granary-coin-tech-is-improving-more-than-it-should/290567)
**Author:** [@Armorking](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/Armorking)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 10:44am UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/hausa-and-ethiopia-granary-coin-tech-is-improving-more-than-it-should/290567 "2026-10-16T10:44:35Z")
Im using the cheat so we can see the full decimal numbers Base gather rate 1st upgrade 10% - all ok 2nd upgrade tooltip says 20% tech gives ~23% 3rd upgrade tooltip says 30% tech gives ~33% 4th and last upg… --- ## [Prussian Dragoon still in techtree](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/prussian-dragoon-still-in-techtree/290559)
**Author:** [@Opdepov](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/Opdepov)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2026, 6:55pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/prussian-dragoon-still-in-techtree/290559 "2026-10-15T18:55:28Z")
: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… --- ## [Atonement bug](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/atonement-bug/290515)
**Author:** [@VagrantBloom811](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/VagrantBloom811)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2026, 9:05am UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/atonement-bug/290515 "2026-10-15T09:05:33Z")
Atonement card doesn’t reduce population cost for arsonist from 3 to 2 . All the recent buffs regarding arsonists doesn’t make sense with 3 pop arsonists and nothing to reduce its pop . Age 4 Roketeer card with indi… --- ## [Multiplayer Game going Out of Sync](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/multiplayer-game-going-out-of-sync/289567)
**Author:** [@Bronchy](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/Bronchy)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 2:18am UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/multiplayer-game-going-out-of-sync/289567 "2026-10-14T02:18:47Z")
: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 #: 100.19.18309.0 (608133) GAME PLATFORM: Steam OPERATING SYSTEM: … --- ## [Falconet Stuck in Coin Crate](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/falconet-stuck-in-coin-crate/290501)
**Author:** [@coyotekiller114](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/coyotekiller114)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2026, 8:01pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/falconet-stuck-in-coin-crate/290501 "2026-10-12T20:01:44Z")
:play\_button: GAME INFORMATION GAME BUILD #: 100.19.18390.0 GAME PLATFORM: Steam OPERATING SYSTEM: Windows 11 :play\_button: ISSUE EXPERIENCED This is a strange little bug. Units can become stuck in crates. I’ve seen th… [Next page](https://forums.ageofempires.com/c/age-of-empires-iii/aoe3de-bugs/141.md?page=1)