# šŸ‘ Insiders **URL:** https://forums.ageofempires.com/c/insiders/85.md [Latest](https://forums.ageofempires.com/latest.md) Ā· [Categories](https://forums.ageofempires.com/categories.md) --- ## [Scenario unit suggestions for AoE2](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/scenario-unit-suggestions-for-aoe2/287094)
**Author:** [@XiJinPing666](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/XiJinPing666)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2026, 9:05am UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/scenario-unit-suggestions-for-aoe2/287094 "2026-08-01T09:05:05Z")
Hello, these are my suggestions for new units only for the scenario editor. Female versions for every male unit in the game, or at least for every category (Mounted Archer, Amazon Rider, Camel Rider, Tradeswoman, Crosā€¦ --- ## [Suggestion about the future of the franchise](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/suggestion-about-the-future-of-the-franchise/284214)
**Author:** [@Brunoadc8](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/Brunoadc8)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2026, 12:31am UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/suggestion-about-the-future-of-the-franchise/284214 "2026-06-09T00:31:53Z")
Hello everyone, I would like to propose a strategic vision for the future of the Age of Empires franchise. Currently, we have a vibrant, yet fragmented community: approximately 12,000 active players in Age 4 and 22,000 ā€¦ --- ## [\>\> Abbasids Re-work June Patch \<\<](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/abbasids-re-work-june-patch/286595)
**Author:** [@Sari11](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/Sari11)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2026, 3:14am UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/abbasids-re-work-june-patch/286595 "2026-06-04T03:14:09Z")
Developers, Iā€™ve played Abbasid since 2021, and this is the first rework that made the civ feel less worth mastering. The June rework removed Abbasidā€™s most universal strengths ā€” faster research, faster production, andā€¦ --- ## [AoE Mobile: PC Edition](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/aoe-mobile-pc-edition/286369)
**Author:** [@anak8awan9hs](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/anak8awan9hs)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2026, 6:42pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/aoe-mobile-pc-edition/286369 "2026-05-24T18:42:19Z")
Is it possible to try the beta version in steam? --- ## [Log in to Steam AOEM with Google?](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/log-in-to-steam-aoem-with-google/285923)
**Author:** [@ā˜ŖKalienPorter](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/%E2%98%AAKalienPorter)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2026, 2:15pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/log-in-to-steam-aoem-with-google/285923 "2026-05-07T14:15:32Z")
I play the game on mobile using my Google account. When the Steam version comes out, will there be an option to connect with a separate Google account, or will I just need to start again using my Steam account? Thanks inā€¦ --- ## [Asking for participation possibilities in the upcoming AoE2DE-DLC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/asking-for-participation-possibilities-in-the-upcoming-aoe2de-dlc/283228)
**Author:** [@Gazezel](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/Gazezel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2026, 1:50pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/asking-for-participation-possibilities-in-the-upcoming-aoe2de-dlc/283228 "2026-01-25T13:50:45Z")
Dear Microsoft Gaming team, Recently, there came out news on a upcoming DLC for Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition, and I would really like to be considered for participating in a beta test. Hopefully I can help provā€¦ --- ## [\[Suggestion\] Add Co-op Mode to Inferno Mode in Age of Empires IV](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/suggestion-add-co-op-mode-to-inferno-mode-in-age-of-empires-iv/283566)
**Author:** [@TanglyFungus198](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/TanglyFungus198)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2026, 5:34pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/suggestion-add-co-op-mode-to-inferno-mode-in-age-of-empires-iv/283566 "2026-01-22T17:34:01Z")
Post Content Hello everyone, Iā€™m a long-time Age of Empires IV player, and after spending a significant amount of time playing Inferno Mode, Iā€™d like to propose a suggestion that I believe could greatly improve this modā€¦ --- ## [I want to participate in the competition. Which website should I use to register?](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/i-want-to-participate-in-the-competition-which-website-should-i-use-to-register/282453)
**Author:** [@ꟓé›Ŗē‹¬č”Œ](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/%E6%9F%93%E9%9B%AA%E7%8B%AC%E8%A1%8C)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2025, 9:38am UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/i-want-to-participate-in-the-competition-which-website-should-i-use-to-register/282453 "2025-12-08T09:38:55Z")
I want to participate in the competition. Which website should I use to register? --- ## [Suggestion](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/suggestion/282366)
**Author:** [@DonaSRagnarK](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/DonaSRagnarK)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2025, 7:08pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/suggestion/282366 "2025-12-04T19:08:53Z")
Suggestion for a new map: a map with flooding capabilities. Start with everything on land and gradually let the water leave little land area. --- ## [MODs and Bar files](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/mods-and-bar-files/282289)
**Author:** [@Celestial\_Drikko](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/Celestial_Drikko)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2025, 2:34am UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/mods-and-bar-files/282289 "2025-12-03T02:34:24Z")
I was I was wondering if the BAR files, which contain the gameā€™s resources, are placed in the MOD folder, making the game too large and slow to open. However, is it possible to create a new BAR file, for example, ArtNewEā€¦ --- ## [\[To the Devs\] Will (why not?) an Age game coming to Switch 2?](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/to-the-devs-will-why-not-an-age-game-coming-to-switch-2/280197)
**Author:** [@GelsonZord](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/GelsonZord)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2025, 1:05am UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/to-the-devs-will-why-not-an-age-game-coming-to-switch-2/280197 "2025-09-18T01:05:58Z")
I know itā€™d be crazy or so out of point, but as Civilization have Switch 2 version, it has a Switch version also, but Mouse feature should make the gameplay more attractive to port some Age games to Switch 2, or itā€™s notā€¦ --- ## [How does one become an insider?](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/how-does-one-become-an-insider/278541)
**Author:** [@SolidShark](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/SolidShark)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2025, 11:38am UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/how-does-one-become-an-insider/278541 "2025-08-26T11:38:25Z")
Rule N1 about fight club. I get it. --- ## [Suggestions for Controlling Cheating in AOE series](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/suggestions-for-controlling-cheating-in-aoe-series/274058)
**Author:** [@haoruojiehrj](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/haoruojiehrj)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2025, 9:01am UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/suggestions-for-controlling-cheating-in-aoe-series/274058 "2025-08-26T09:01:08Z")
If cheating cannot be fully eliminated through technical means, player participation in reporting cheaters should be actively encouraged. One effective approach could be introducing a bounty system. Under this system, pā€¦ --- ## [Forum Issues](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/forum-issues/226034)
**Author:** [@UrbanizedGem684](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/UrbanizedGem684)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2025, 7:04am UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/forum-issues/226034 "2025-07-06T07:04:33Z")
Legacy theme was messed up recently, both on PC and mobile. It has become very hard to navigate the forum and read topics as yellow buttons and menus are now displayed on the yellow background. Some buttons are also out ā€¦ --- ## [AoM ranked overhaul?](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/aom-ranked-overhaul/276448)
**Author:** [@SterlingSixx](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/SterlingSixx)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2025, 5:02pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/aom-ranked-overhaul/276448 "2025-06-20T17:02:54Z")
Are there any future plans to overhaul AoMā€™s ranked UI and add progressions like AoE IV? I think it would really help encourage more players to have tangible progressions and ranks. Elo is alright, but itā€™s a quiet senseā€¦ --- ## [The Jewel of Empires team is looking for volunteers - 3D modelling](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/the-jewel-of-empires-team-is-looking-for-volunteers-3d-modelling/274132)
**Author:** [@Kandanat](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/Kandanat)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2025, 7:22am UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/the-jewel-of-empires-team-is-looking-for-volunteers-3d-modelling/274132 "2025-05-28T07:22:24Z")
--- ## [How to implemented TC's R by mod editor(use script)](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/how-to-implemented-tcs-r-by-mod-editor-use-script/274579)
**Author:** [@Arachis\_L](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/Arachis_L)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2025, 4:37pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/how-to-implemented-tcs-r-by-mod-editor-use-script/274579 "2025-05-07T16:37:19Z")
Iā€™m learning programming in Age of Empires IV through mods, I wanna know how the official game implemented TCā€™s R hotkey for recalling villagers. I asked everywhere with no luck so far really hoping someone can help. --- ## [Age of Empires Mobile forum section](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/age-of-empires-mobile-forum-section/273319)
**Author:** [@UrbanizedGem684](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/UrbanizedGem684)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2025, 11:21am UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/age-of-empires-mobile-forum-section/273319 "2025-04-16T11:21:14Z")
Hello, @moderators @DodoNotDoDo Sorry for the tag - wasnā€™t sure who exactly to reach out to. From what I understand, Age of Empires Mobile is also part of our franchise and under Worldā€™s Edge umbrella. However we doā€¦ --- ## [Idle Attack Graphic Attribute #?](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/idle-attack-graphic-attribute/272848)
**Author:** [@SevereSplash308](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/SevereSplash308)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2025, 11:07am UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/idle-attack-graphic-attribute/272848 "2025-04-12T11:07:44Z")
I just ended up switching the unit and adding script to apply the techs I want to the new unit. :person\_shrugging: --- ## [Gold medals](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/gold-medals/272624)
**Author:** [@SlagterJimmy](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/SlagterJimmy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2025, 11:39pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/gold-medals/272624 "2025-04-10T23:39:11Z")
Gold medals lost with new update, any idea when this will be solved? --- ## [Are they working on AOE 5?](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/are-they-working-on-aoe-5/271826)
**Author:** [@Jodet](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/Jodet)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2025, 12:03pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/are-they-working-on-aoe-5/271826 "2025-04-01T12:03:58Z")
If so I wonder what it will be? Classical period? Medieval (again)? Age of exploration? Or will we only have add-onā€™s to existing games from now on? --- ## [AoE on nintendo switch](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/aoe-on-nintendo-switch/269865)
**Author:** [@JackM33](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/JackM33)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2025, 9:12pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/aoe-on-nintendo-switch/269865 "2025-03-26T21:12:44Z")
Do you think that there is chance that we getting AoE on nintendo switch? I really love this series and with the news that AoE will be on PS5 I getting a hope. It would be so awesome play it anywhere. What do you think? --- ## [Previewing the new patch?](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/previewing-the-new-patch/271146)
**Author:** [@Moveable35](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/Moveable35)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2025, 2:48am UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/previewing-the-new-patch/271146 "2025-03-15T02:48:44Z")
Will there be a preview for some players to play the new patch before it gets released? And Iā€™m wondering if it will be available to some of us Insiders. Thank you. --- ## [Beta ? Knights of Cross and Rose DLC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/beta-knights-of-cross-and-rose-dlc/270947)
**Author:** [@Mischkov](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/Mischkov)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2025, 10:07pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/beta-knights-of-cross-and-rose-dlc/270947 "2025-03-11T22:07:37Z")
Will there be a beta early access for the ā€˜Knights of the Cross and Roseā€™ DLC in Age of Empires IV ? --- ## [WINDOWS VERSION](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/windows-version/267994)
**Author:** [@oDmDo](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/oDmDo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2025, 8:53pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/windows-version/267994 "2025-01-09T20:53:17Z")
I have old windows CD with Product Code (AEIII); is it possible for me to access the online version? Played the game awhile and enjoyed but stopped. New desktop doesnā€™t have CD drive. --- ## [AOM DEFENCE & SIEGE](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/aom-defence-siege/268207)
**Author:** [@RELLIK](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/RELLIK)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2025, 11:25pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/aom-defence-siege/268207 "2025-01-09T23:25:09Z")
Would like to ask the developers to increase the attack of the Town centre, Towers, castles etc (x3) and double the amount of attacks when garrisoned. The problem is that infantry units as well as cav find it too easy tā€¦ --- ## [AOM add A.I](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/aom-add-a-i/268208)
**Author:** [@RELLIK](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/RELLIK)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2025, 11:21pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/aom-add-a-i/268208 "2025-01-08T23:21:05Z")
Please add A.I. To droppers and quitters of multi player games. This is very important to have some options. 4vs3 is very difficult to come back from with the lack of multi tasking of a 4th player. --- ## [\[poll\] How satisfied are you of AoEM?](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/poll-how-satisfied-are-you-of-aoem/265676)
**Author:** [@twiglet2018](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/twiglet2018)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2024, 7:33am UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/poll-how-satisfied-are-you-of-aoem/265676 "2024-12-25T07:33:51Z")
Please vote below if you play Age of Empires Mobile. poll --- ## [AoE2 DE: Is Rome next?](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/aoe2-de-is-rome-next/266510)
**Author:** [@EmperorSid5481](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/EmperorSid5481)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2024, 11:14pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/aoe2-de-is-rome-next/266510 "2024-11-23T23:14:53Z")
Hello everyone! Iā€™m Sid, and in 2019 started a mod called Age of Stainless Steel (mix between MTW Stainless Steel with AoE2 Age of Chivalry), my inspiration raised as a way to make fully armored knights of Age of Chivalā€¦ --- ## [Suggestion: Add a Random Biome option](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/suggestion-add-a-random-biome-option/260287)
**Author:** [@SwordofJudah](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/SwordofJudah)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2024, 7:55pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/suggestion-add-a-random-biome-option/260287 "2024-11-17T19:55:55Z")
This is an easy to implement quick win: Add a Random Biome option. [Next page](https://forums.ageofempires.com/c/insiders/85.md?page=1)