# IV - Report a Bug

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## [Chaotic Climate – both players crash to desktop at the same time mid-game (BugSplat, build 16.3.11308)](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/chaotic-climate-both-players-crash-to-desktop-at-the-same-time-mid-game-bugsplat-build-16-3-11308/290993)

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**Author:** [@amitdeepak](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/amitdeepak)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2026, 10:19am UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/chaotic-climate-both-players-crash-to-desktop-at-the-same-time-mid-game-bugsplat-build-16-3-11308/290993 "2026-10-30T10:19:39Z")

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Build Number:16.3.11308.0 (dr-activerelease1) Platform: Steam Operating System: Windows 11 Specs (host PC): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (8 GB), 64 GB RAM Specs (second PC): \[GPU / RAM\] Issue:In Chaotic Climate…

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## [Scots can't muster in Empire Wars](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/scots-cant-muster-in-empire-wars/290992)

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**Author:** [@Libby](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/Libby)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2026, 9:48am UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/scots-cant-muster-in-empire-wars/290992 "2026-10-30T09:48:21Z")

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Build Number: 17.0.12182.0 Platform: Steam Operating System: Windows 10 Issue: While playing Empire Wars, the muster hall will always say it requires a muster charge, even though one is available Trigger E…

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## [Queing attack move on controller turns off villager production when playing viking](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/queing-attack-move-on-controller-turns-off-villager-production-when-playing-viking/290988)

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**Author:** [@Only80Bunti](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/Only80Bunti)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2026, 5:26am UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/queing-attack-move-on-controller-turns-off-villager-production-when-playing-viking/290988 "2026-10-30T05:26:26Z")

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Platform: xbox issue: the controls are overlapping which makes it impossible to play viking without constantly turning villager production off.

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## [\[BUG\] 99% Achievements, but last Achievement “Conqueror of History Complete” can’t be obtained](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/bug-99-achievements-but-last-achievement-conqueror-of-history-complete-can-t-be-obtained/283867)

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**Author:** [@Maximiu](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/Maximiu)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2026, 5:02am UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/bug-99-achievements-but-last-achievement-conqueror-of-history-complete-can-t-be-obtained/283867 "2026-10-30T05:02:25Z")

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Build Number: The current patch and the one before this one Platform: Steam Operating System: Windows 11 Issue: Hello, i can’t get the last achievement “Conqueror of History”, which says I have to get a conque…

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## [Tughlaq Dynasty Worker Elephants Not Collecting Sheep](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/tughlaq-dynasty-worker-elephants-not-collecting-sheep/290985)

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**Author:** [@AUROV](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/AUROV)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2026, 3:47am UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/tughlaq-dynasty-worker-elephants-not-collecting-sheep/290985 "2026-10-30T03:47:33Z")

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Build Number: 17.0.12182.0 Platform: Steam Operating System: Windows 11 Played a quick 3 vs 3 match on Gorge playing Tughlaq Dynasty. I sent a worker elephant to scout and collect sheep, and since the newest upda…

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## [Hotkey not make by sense](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/hotkey-not-make-by-sense/290968)

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**Author:** [@benzma3mk](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/benzma3mk)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2026, 3:43am UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/hotkey-not-make-by-sense/290968 "2026-10-30T03:43:58Z")

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Build Number: Platform: Steam / Microsoft Store / Xbox / PlayStation Operating System: Windows 11 / Windows 10 / Windows 8 / Windows 7 / Mac / Linux Issue: The new Viking civilization has an issue with its contr…

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## [Call of the Wild Boon makes sheep uncontrollable in co-op Crucible](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/call-of-the-wild-boon-makes-sheep-uncontrollable-in-co-op-crucible/290984)

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**Author:** [@kames](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/kames)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2026, 3:41am UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/call-of-the-wild-boon-makes-sheep-uncontrollable-in-co-op-crucible/290984 "2026-10-30T03:41:04Z")

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Build Number: 17.0.12182.0 Platform: Steam Operating System: Windows 10 Issue: When an ally picks the Call of the Wild Boon at the start of a co-op game, all nearby animals start moving towards the Town Centers…

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## [Can't get the achievement Serve the Country with Perfect Loyalty](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/cant-get-the-achievement-serve-the-country-with-perfect-loyalty/290050)

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**Author:** [@TokyoBayHotPot](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/TokyoBayHotPot)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2026, 3:15am UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/cant-get-the-achievement-serve-the-country-with-perfect-loyalty/290050 "2026-10-30T03:15:33Z")

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Build Number: Platform: Steam Operating System: Windows 11 Issue: I can’t get the achievement Serve the Country with Perfect Loyalty after complete the Yue Fei campaign. I can get other achievements btw, so I th…

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## [\[Vikings\] Completing Hrafn's Raid Saga interrupts Smithy research and prevents further upgrades](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/vikings-completing-hrafns-raid-saga-interrupts-smithy-research-and-prevents-further-upgrades/290980)

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**Author:** [@elrond.huang](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/elrond.huang)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2026, 2:41am UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/vikings-completing-hrafns-raid-saga-interrupts-smithy-research-and-prevents-further-upgrades/290980 "2026-10-30T02:41:07Z")

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Build Number: Unknown (latest live build as of October 30, 2026) Platform: Steam Operating System: Windows 11 Issue: When playing as the Vikings, completing Hrafn’s Raid Saga while the Longhouse’s Smithy attachment i…

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## [Scottish villagers go from blond to red-haired upon advancing to Age II](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/scottish-villagers-go-from-blond-to-red-haired-upon-advancing-to-age-ii/290978)

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**Author:** [@TyrannoNinja](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/TyrannoNinja)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2026, 1:00am UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/scottish-villagers-go-from-blond-to-red-haired-upon-advancing-to-age-ii/290978 "2026-10-30T01:00:31Z")

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Build Number: 17.0.12182.0 Platform: Steam Operating System: Windows 11 Issue: Scottish villagers change hair color from blond to red upon advancing to the second age (personally, I think they should always be …

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## [Esc key stops working when a pop-up window is open on the main Crucible screen](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/esc-key-stops-working-when-a-pop-up-window-is-open-on-the-main-crucible-screen/290976)

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**Author:** [@kames](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/kames)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2026, 12:27am UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/esc-key-stops-working-when-a-pop-up-window-is-open-on-the-main-crucible-screen/290976 "2026-10-30T00:27:39Z")

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Build Number: 17.0.12182.0 Platform: Steam Operating System: Windows 10 Issue: When any pop-up window is opened while on the main screen of Crucible mode, the Esc key stops working. It neither closes the curren…

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## [Inconsistent line breaks in the descriptions of resource Boons](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/inconsistent-line-breaks-in-the-descriptions-of-resource-boons/290975)

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**Author:** [@kames](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/kames)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2026, 12:18am UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/inconsistent-line-breaks-in-the-descriptions-of-resource-boons/290975 "2026-10-30T00:18:01Z")

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Build Number: 17.0.12182.0 Platform: Steam Operating System: Windows 10 Issue: There is a minor inconsistency in the descriptions of the following four individual Boons: Cache of Stone and Cache of Olive Oil r…

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## [Conqueror Mode displays incorrect Mutators information and an inactive season message](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/conqueror-mode-displays-incorrect-mutators-information-and-an-inactive-season-message/290974)

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**Author:** [@kames](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/kames)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2026, 12:04am UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/conqueror-mode-displays-incorrect-mutators-information-and-an-inactive-season-message/290974 "2026-10-30T00:04:05Z")

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Build Number: 17.0.12182.0 Platform: Steam Operating System: Windows 10 Issue: The Conqueror submode within Crucible co-op appears to display incorrect information regarding its availability and Mutators. The …

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## [Condensed Victory Objectives setting has no effect in Crucible mode](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/condensed-victory-objectives-setting-has-no-effect-in-crucible-mode/290972)

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**Author:** [@kames](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/kames)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 29, 2026, 11:51pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/condensed-victory-objectives-setting-has-no-effect-in-crucible-mode/290972 "2026-10-29T23:51:10Z")

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Build Number: 17.0.12182.0 Platform: Steam Operating System: Windows 10 Issue: Victory and optional objectives are not condensed in Crucible games when the Condensed Victory Objectives option is enabled in the …

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## [Ally profile icon and banner are incorrectly displayed on the Choose your Civilization screen in co-op Crucible](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/ally-profile-icon-and-banner-are-incorrectly-displayed-on-the-choose-your-civilization-screen-in-co-op-crucible/290971)

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**Author:** [@kames](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/kames)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 29, 2026, 11:19pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/ally-profile-icon-and-banner-are-incorrectly-displayed-on-the-choose-your-civilization-screen-in-co-op-crucible/290971 "2026-10-29T23:19:26Z")

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Build Number: 17.0.12182.0 Platform: Steam Operating System: Windows 10 Issue: On the Choose your Civilization screen, before a co-op Crucible game starts, my ally’s profile icon and banner are not displayed as…

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## [Custom player colors are not applied in Crucible mode](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/custom-player-colors-are-not-applied-in-crucible-mode/290970)

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**Author:** [@kames](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/kames)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 29, 2026, 11:07pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/custom-player-colors-are-not-applied-in-crucible-mode/290970 "2026-10-29T23:07:06Z")

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Build Number: 17.0.12182.0 Platform: Steam Operating System: Windows 10 Issue: Colors set under the new Custom Colors option in the game settings have no effect in Crucible mode, either solo or co-op. Player #1 …

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## [Crucible Medals Profile: Selected map focus resets when toggling the Co-op Medals button](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/crucible-medals-profile-selected-map-focus-resets-when-toggling-the-co-op-medals-button/290969)

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**Author:** [@kames](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/kames)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 29, 2026, 10:57pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/crucible-medals-profile-selected-map-focus-resets-when-toggling-the-co-op-medals-button/290969 "2026-10-29T22:57:47Z")

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Build Number: 17.0.12182.0 Platform: Steam Operating System: Windows 10 Issue: When a specific Crucible map is selected in the Crucible Medals Profile screen (other than the first one), toggling the Co-op Medal…

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## [Playstaion 5 bug, Conqueror of History trophy not popping](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/playstaion-5-bug-conqueror-of-history-trophy-not-popping/286339)

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**Author:** [@karpathoulas667](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/karpathoulas667)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [October 29, 2026, 9:55pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/playstaion-5-bug-conqueror-of-history-trophy-not-popping/286339 "2026-10-29T21:55:25Z")

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Build Number: 1.403.022 Platform: PlayStation Operating System: Playstation 5 Issue: I have completed all Historic Battles in Conqueror mode, but the trophy is not popping. Trigger Event: I completed the mi…

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## [Vikings Can Exceed Bee Skeps / Farmsteads limit + lock themselves out of building bee skeps forever](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/vikings-can-exceed-bee-skeps-farmsteads-limit-lock-themselves-out-of-building-bee-skeps-forever/290959)

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**Author:** [@sqish](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/sqish)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 29, 2026, 8:59pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/vikings-can-exceed-bee-skeps-farmsteads-limit-lock-themselves-out-of-building-bee-skeps-forever/290959 "2026-10-29T20:59:36Z")

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Build Number: 17.0.12182.0 Platform: Steam Operating System: Windows 11 Issue: Exceed Bee Skep and Farmstead Limit while also locking yourself out of bee skeps forever By building multiple longhouses, and queui…

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## [Errors in the new version 17.0.12182.0 "Chat Not Working Correctly"](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/errors-in-the-new-version-17-0-12182-0-chat-not-working-correctly/290954)

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**Author:** [@Evil3990](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/Evil3990)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 29, 2026, 8:33pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/errors-in-the-new-version-17-0-12182-0-chat-not-working-correctly/290954 "2026-10-29T20:33:20Z")

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Build Number:17.0.12182.0 Platform: Microsoft Store / Xbox Operating System: Windows 11 Issue:The chat is not working correctly; when searching for team matches, the Find Match UI does not appear. Trigger Ev…

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## [Civilisation music stops in the lobby when i press "ready" or press "start game", before it would stop and transition into the in-game music normally, this bug came out with the new dlc release of "Raiders of the north". please investigate](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/civilisation-music-stops-in-the-lobby-when-i-press-ready-or-press-start-game-before-it-would-stop-and-transition-into-the-in-game-music-normally-this-bug-came-out-with-the-new-dlc-release-of-raiders-of-the-north-please-investigate/290951)

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**Author:** [@Koouka957752](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/Koouka957752)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 29, 2026, 7:37pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/civilisation-music-stops-in-the-lobby-when-i-press-ready-or-press-start-game-before-it-would-stop-and-transition-into-the-in-game-music-normally-this-bug-came-out-with-the-new-dlc-release-of-raiders-of-the-north-please-investigate/290951 "2026-10-29T19:37:06Z")

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Build Number: Platform: Steam / Microsoft Store / Xbox / PlayStation Operating System: Windows 11 / Windows 10 / Windows 8 / Windows 7 / Mac / Linux Issue:Civilisation music stops in the lobby when i press “read…

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## [Bug on Mongol's building mobility Tech ("Superior mobility increased")](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/bug-on-mongols-building-mobility-tech-superior-mobility-increased/290950)

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**Author:** [@Morgoth3](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/Morgoth3)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 29, 2026, 7:34pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/bug-on-mongols-building-mobility-tech-superior-mobility-increased/290950 "2026-10-29T19:34:14Z")

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Build Number: Platform: Steam Operating System: Windows 11 / Windows 10 / Windows 8 / Windows 7 / Mac / Linux Issue: Superior mobility increased not applies in certain case (please provide a detailed descriptio…

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## [Zhu Xi's Legacy: Background music permanently cuts out when Meditation Gardens' Bounty of Solitude payout triggers](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/zhu-xis-legacy-background-music-permanently-cuts-out-when-meditation-gardens-bounty-of-solitude-payout-triggers/290949)

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**Author:** [@难知如阴](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/%E9%9A%BE%E7%9F%A5%E5%A6%82%E9%98%B4)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 29, 2026, 7:33pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/zhu-xis-legacy-background-music-permanently-cuts-out-when-meditation-gardens-bounty-of-solitude-payout-triggers/290949 "2026-10-29T19:33:04Z")

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Build Number:17.0.12182 Platform: Steam Operating System: Windows 11 Issue: Playing as Zhu Xi’s Legacy and building the Meditation Gardens as the Feudal Age landmark. When the 330-second timer expires and Bounty…

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## [\[URGENT\] Gifting tribute to oneself exploit/hack](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/urgent-gifting-tribute-to-oneself-exploit-hack/290923)

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**Author:** [@Melinoë](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/Melino%C3%AB)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 29, 2026, 2:54am UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/urgent-gifting-tribute-to-oneself-exploit-hack/290923 "2026-10-29T02:54:21Z")

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Issue: There is, apparently, a new exploit which allows player to tribute a non-integer amount of resources to themselves which results in an endless resources trickle. I imagine the players doing this are also using …

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## [Map selection does not work properly with filters selected](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/map-selection-does-not-work-properly-with-filters-selected/287937)

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**Author:** [@GeerOfWar1426](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/GeerOfWar1426)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 27, 2026, 1:26pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/map-selection-does-not-work-properly-with-filters-selected/287937 "2026-10-27T13:26:18Z")

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Build Number: dr-activerelease1 age4 16.3.11308.0 Platform: Steam Operating System: Windows 10 Issue: When selecting a map with filters enabled, the wrong map often gets selected For example: With ‘DLC’ filter …

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## [Xbox trophy "lets goooooo" and serve the country with perfect loyalty"](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/xbox-trophy-lets-goooooo-and-serve-the-country-with-perfect-loyalty/290788)

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**Author:** [@pipokimkiduk](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/pipokimkiduk)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 25, 2026, 6:19pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/xbox-trophy-lets-goooooo-and-serve-the-country-with-perfect-loyalty/290788 "2026-10-25T18:19:41Z")

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Build Number: Platform:Xbox Issue: some trophies are not unlocking on the xbox There is no such landmark anymore and jin dynastys end campagn achievment is not working Trigger Event: (what was happening at the…

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## [Mounted Villager bug with Gold collecting upgrade](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/mounted-villager-bug-with-gold-collecting-upgrade/286302)

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**Author:** [@LZLDZ9601](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/LZLDZ9601)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 25, 2026, 3:49am UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/mounted-villager-bug-with-gold-collecting-upgrade/286302 "2026-10-25T03:49:06Z")

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Build Number: Platform: Steam / Microsoft Store / Xbox / PlayStation Operating System: Windows 11 / Windows 10 / Windows 8 / Windows 7 / Mac / Linux Issue: Mounted Villager is not benefit with Specialized Pick i…

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## [Sengoku survival techniques not free](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/sengoku-survival-techniques-not-free/290180)

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**Author:** [@T0fuZomb1e](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/T0fuZomb1e)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2026, 3:17pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/sengoku-survival-techniques-not-free/290180 "2026-10-24T15:17:14Z")

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Build Number:latest Platform: xbox Operating System: xbox Issue: when using sengoku the survival techniques tech is not free and is still available to purchase and unsure if it is already applied or even doublin…

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## [Idle Sheep Villagers](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/idle-sheep-villagers/290745)

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**Author:** [@cornbread\_with\_butt1](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/cornbread_with_butt1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2026, 6:38pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/idle-sheep-villagers/290745 "2026-10-23T18:38:13Z")

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Build Number: 24231237 Platform: Steam Operating System: Windows 11 Issue: Sheep villagers prone to idleness Sheep villagers will “spontaneously” go idle while collecting sheep despite nearby sheep availability…

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## [Event Challenges panel does not appear on first boot until entering a game mode](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/event-challenges-panel-does-not-appear-on-first-boot-until-entering-a-game-mode/289110)

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**Author:** [@kames](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/kames)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2026, 1:35pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/event-challenges-panel-does-not-appear-on-first-boot-until-entering-a-game-mode/289110 "2026-10-23T13:35:45Z")

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Build Number: 16.3.11308.0 Platform: Steam Operating System: Windows 10 Issue: The Event Challenges panel is not displayed when clicking the News and Event Challenges icon in the main menu immediately after boo…

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