# III - Discussion **URL:** https://forums.ageofempires.com/c/age-of-empires-iii/aoe3de-discuss/140.md [Latest](https://forums.ageofempires.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.ageofempires.com/categories.md) --- ## [Has it been a month already? Cause they need to clean what they broke](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/has-it-been-a-month-already-cause-they-need-to-clean-what-they-broke/290459)
**Author:** [@JordiGarLee](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/JordiGarLee)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2026, 10:08am UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/has-it-been-a-month-already-cause-they-need-to-clean-what-they-broke/290459 "2026-10-12T10:08:01Z")
Just a short one for time’s sake. Invitations are broken for 50% of the player base (far as I heard and experienced) Either they take forever to join for some, or others (I’m included) just fully crash the game when cl… --- ## [The Recently Buff of War Wagon is Terrible](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/the-recently-buff-of-war-wagon-is-terrible/290429)
**Author:** [@Tata](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/Tata)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2026, 8:04am UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/the-recently-buff-of-war-wagon-is-terrible/290429 "2026-10-12T08:04:26Z")
In the newest version, the attack wind-up of war wagon is shorten, which makes the war wagon a op units. Even in a elo 2000 game, German play who sff and train all wagon without skirm can ez win. Maybe we should cha… --- ## [1 rof of Polish Uhlan is a bug](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/1-rof-of-polish-uhlan-is-a-bug/290428)
**Author:** [@Tata](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/Tata)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2026, 7:48am UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/1-rof-of-polish-uhlan-is-a-bug/290428 "2026-10-12T07:48:35Z")
We read the code of game and find that the age4 church tech of Poland (2000f for 12 Uhlan) have the effect of setting the rof of Uhlan to 1. So the 1 rof of Polish Uhlan in age3 should be a bug. Anyway, 1 rof Uhlan in… --- ## [Things I want to see in the next patch:](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/things-i-want-to-see-in-the-next-patch/290058)
**Author:** [@tristanspencer24](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/tristanspencer24)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2026, 6:21am UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/things-i-want-to-see-in-the-next-patch/290058 "2026-10-12T06:21:58Z")
Don’t get me wrong, the new stuff added in the DLC is awesome! I’m so glad we finally got it! However where are a few things I’d also like to see added: Maltese church tech called “Teutonic Knights” is either reworked… --- ## [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:** 28\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2026, 3:16am UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/rework-of-latin-american-revolutions-relaunching/288423 "2026-10-12T03:16:03Z")
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… --- ## [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:** 240\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2026, 1:41am UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/lets-build-a-world-map-of-aoe3/205281 "2026-10-12T01:41:30Z")
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… --- ## [Advanced Arsenal, independence mode and the other modes](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/advanced-arsenal-independence-mode-and-the-other-modes/290183)
**Author:** [@Moonshadow7475](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/Moonshadow7475)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2026, 1:04am UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/advanced-arsenal-independence-mode-and-the-other-modes/290183 "2026-10-12T01:04:48Z")
It would be cool to remove advanced arsenal and similar cards from all civs and simply make the arsenal fully featured from the beginning in all game modes, just like in independence mode. This card always felt gimmicky … --- ## [Moderators aren't doing anything about trolls in ranked team games](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/moderators-arent-doing-anything-about-trolls-in-ranked-team-games/290344)
**Author:** [@shprot](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/shprot)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2026, 12:04pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/moderators-arent-doing-anything-about-trolls-in-ranked-team-games/290344 "2026-10-11T12:04:10Z")
Hi, I recently started playing and have already played about 100 ranked team games. I lost half of them because of trolls who ruined the match. Right now, I’m stuck in the 700-rating swamp and can’t climb out because of … --- ## [Some Suggestions on Reworking Chinese Units in Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition – The Asian Dynasties](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/some-suggestions-on-reworking-chinese-units-in-age-of-empires-iii-definitive-edition-the-asian-dynasties/290415)
**Author:** [@Traveller2179](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/Traveller2179)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2026, 6:52am UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/some-suggestions-on-reworking-chinese-units-in-age-of-empires-iii-definitive-edition-the-asian-dynasties/290415 "2026-10-11T06:52:34Z")
Hello everyone on the forum,I am an Age of Empires fan from China. I really enjoy the Age of Empires series, especially the rich and diverse unit roster of Age of Empires III, with its Age of Discovery setting and gunpow… --- ## [Non-revolution Mexcio needs buff](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/non-revolution-mexcio-needs-buff/290430)
**Author:** [@Tata](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/Tata)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2026, 2:45am UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/non-revolution-mexcio-needs-buff/290430 "2026-10-11T02:45:13Z")
I agree the neff of Baja in this batch, but some compensatory buff should be applyed to the non-revolution Mexcio, such SFF :wink: Mexcio. As a SFF Mexcio player, I would be really happy if Mexcio skirm have 19 range in… --- ## [I'm worried about the future of the Age of Empires franchise](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/im-worried-about-the-future-of-the-age-of-empires-franchise/289851)
**Author:** [@Tomfire123](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/Tomfire123)\ **Replies:** 110\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2026, 2:14am UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/im-worried-about-the-future-of-the-age-of-empires-franchise/289851 "2026-10-11T02:14:01Z")
Does this mean it will affect the Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition, too? What do you think the future holds, and how could things be better or worse? Source: https://x.com/charlieINTEL/status/21023986693454808… --- ## [What’s steamdb aoe3de happen](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/what-s-steamdb-aoe3de-happen/280896)
**Author:** [@AnyDiagram93675](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/AnyDiagram93675)\ **Replies:** 897\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2026, 1:30am UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/what-s-steamdb-aoe3de-happen/280896 "2026-10-11T01:30:11Z")
--- ## [Rename the unit that's called "Ninja" or replace it](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/rename-the-unit-thats-called-ninja-or-replace-it/290423)
**Author:** [@Blast9867](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/Blast9867)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2026, 12:14am UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/rename-the-unit-thats-called-ninja-or-replace-it/290423 "2026-10-11T00:14:39Z")
The mercenary unit called “Ninja” should have a different name or be replaced because a unit called “Shinobi” exists and these two names are synonymous. Because of that, something needs to be done to correct this by eith… --- ## [Malta order crossbowman only have 0.75 anti dragon](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/malta-order-crossbowman-only-have-0-75-anti-dragon/290402)
**Author:** [@Tata](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/Tata)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2026, 11:51pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/malta-order-crossbowman-only-have-0-75-anti-dragon/290402 "2026-10-10T23:51:17Z")
The descripetion of this unit say that it “Good aganst light ranged cavalry”, but actually it only have 1.5\*0.5=0.75 anti dragon. It is a bug? --- ## [Spectator Mode Not Working](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/spectator-mode-not-working/290413)
**Author:** [@TheWhiteCARP](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/TheWhiteCARP)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2026, 9:36pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/spectator-mode-not-working/290413 "2026-10-10T21:36:39Z")
Spectator Mode is not working We can’t see Ranked Games any longer Devs please fix (since Aug)- Since Baltic power update came into being --- ## [Poland Needs A Hotfix](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/poland-needs-a-hotfix/290213)
**Author:** [@newaoeiiiai](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/newaoeiiiai)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2026, 5:08pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/poland-needs-a-hotfix/290213 "2026-10-10T17:08:04Z")
Poland needs a nerf asap, like today if possible. its absurd in so many ways. in 1v1, treaty and team games there is nothing close to this in the games history. from insanely fast timings with church to game ending revo… --- ## [FIRE-7 campaign Problem: Ludicrous Difficulty and Level design Changes IMPOSSIBLE](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/fire-7-campaign-problem-ludicrous-difficulty-and-level-design-changes-impossible/289616)
**Author:** [@GoldenArmorX](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/GoldenArmorX)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2026, 6:30pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/fire-7-campaign-problem-ludicrous-difficulty-and-level-design-changes-impossible/289616 "2026-10-09T18:30:07Z")
Somebody has been passing this level?? Is virtually impossible, the enemy even has Infinite Resources and even troops with more HP and attack, INFINITE Cannons, even Infinite Culverins…(5 or even 10) and you only have 4… --- ## [Ideas for Imperial Units](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/ideas-for-imperial-units/284925)
**Author:** [@Enierheler](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/Enierheler)\ **Replies:** 156\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 6:35pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/ideas-for-imperial-units/284925 "2026-10-08T18:35:03Z")
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… --- ## [Russia needs a nerf](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/russia-needs-a-nerf/290291)
**Author:** [@VonValinor](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/VonValinor)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 6:28pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/russia-needs-a-nerf/290291 "2026-10-08T18:28:46Z")
Russia has been one of the most powerful late-game civs by far for years. Instant troop training, very cheap units, and all the game’s economy cards. School of Engineering card, It has one of the best mprtars in the ga… --- ## [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:** 225\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 5:33am 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 "2026-10-08T05:33:38Z")
Everyone is welcome to post funny and cool pictures from Age of Empires III Definitive Edition --- ## [Small South Africa Rev update](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/small-south-africa-rev-update/290329)
**Author:** [@vanBladdeck](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/vanBladdeck)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 12:39pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/small-south-africa-rev-update/290329 "2026-10-07T12:39:40Z")
I know its not a pressing issue at all, but its coming to my mind regulary: I think the card “wagon warfare” should be replaced and the SA rev should instead have access to a reskinned mounted infantrist, being more rep… --- ## [MALTA (this change is neccesary to SENTINELS)](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/malta-this-change-is-neccesary-to-sentinels/265682)
**Author:** [@Tapiseiro](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/Tapiseiro)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 7:36am UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/malta-this-change-is-neccesary-to-sentinels/265682 "2026-10-07T07:36:39Z")
should be moved into 3 age like Papal Arsenal()was moved from 4 to 3 age. This change is neccesary to make sentinels worth. #SaveTheSentinels --- ## [Sincere opinion on Poland after 400 team ranked supremacy matches](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/sincere-opinion-on-poland-after-400-team-ranked-supremacy-matches/290289)
**Author:** [@Boagrius](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/Boagrius)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 4:12am UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/sincere-opinion-on-poland-after-400-team-ranked-supremacy-matches/290289 "2026-10-07T04:12:10Z")
You can do a lot of math, calculus, statistics, and analysis, but everything ultimately comes down to actual playing experience. It is in actual games where you see how good, bad, overpowered, or underpowered a unit, a s… --- ## [Servers Down Unannounced? Hotfix coming?](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/servers-down-unannounced-hotfix-coming/290312)
**Author:** [@LevitexIslam](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/LevitexIslam)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 9:53pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/servers-down-unannounced-hotfix-coming/290312 "2026-10-06T21:53:40Z")
Anyone know if this is across all Age games/servers? --- ## [Unified Thread on Poland being op](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/unified-thread-on-poland-being-op/289903)
**Author:** [@Kingfisher1787](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/Kingfisher1787)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 2:49am UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/unified-thread-on-poland-being-op/289903 "2026-10-06T02:49:53Z")
There has been a lot of discussion of Poland because they currently seem to be op in 1v1 Sup, and Treaty, at the same time, the core identity unit, the Winged Hussar, is rather underwhelming. This is going to be a long p… --- ## [Infinite trading with Poland is a major problem](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/infinite-trading-with-poland-is-a-major-problem/289601)
**Author:** [@VonValinor](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/VonValinor)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 2:10am UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/infinite-trading-with-poland-is-a-major-problem/289601 "2026-10-06T02:10:15Z")
Poland has an insane food gathering rate; in long matches like FFAs, team games, and treaty games, it becomes an economically unstoppable civ you don’t even need gold gathering cards. A civilization only needs to harves… --- ## [PLEASE change the model of the Malta Hospitallers](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/please-change-the-model-of-the-malta-hospitallers/288866)
**Author:** [@Tiberius](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/Tiberius)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 4:25pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/please-change-the-model-of-the-malta-hospitallers/288866 "2026-10-04T16:25:14Z")
It just looks so utterly ridiculous to have 11th century crusaders in chainmail among riflemen and cannons. Maybe he could start out looking like that, but by age 3 or 4 why can’t they look like the guy on the DLC’s box … --- ## [Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition – Update 19.18309](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/age-of-empires-iii-definitive-edition-update-19-18309/289420)
**Author:** [@EricTheRed283](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/EricTheRed283)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 4:33am UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/age-of-empires-iii-definitive-edition-update-19-18309/289420 "2026-10-03T04:33:54Z")
--- ## [We need AOE 3 on consoles PS5 and XBOX](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/we-need-aoe-3-on-consoles-ps5-and-xbox/290173)
**Author:** [@MarcioBarazzetti1](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/MarcioBarazzetti1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 2:02am UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/we-need-aoe-3-on-consoles-ps5-and-xbox/290173 "2026-10-03T02:02:12Z")
Now that the game was revived with the new Dlc it should have a console port --- ## [(Revok Proposal) Fixing Napoleonic France Revolution](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/revok-proposal-fixing-napoleonic-france-revolution/290091)
**Author:** [@badidraslan154](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/badidraslan154)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2026, 5:13pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/revok-proposal-fixing-napoleonic-france-revolution/290091 "2026-10-02T17:13:00Z")
The French Revolution (Napoleonic Era) currently feels economically stagnant and contradictory. Sans-culottes lose their villager tags, completely ignoring standard Home City cards (like Mint or Refrigeration) and Age V … [Next page](https://forums.ageofempires.com/c/age-of-empires-iii/aoe3de-discuss/140.md?page=1)