GAME INFORMATION
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- GAME BUILD #: Latest (ongoing for multiple versions)
- GAME PLATFORM: All
- OPERATING SYSTEM: All
ISSUE EXPERIENCED
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Players should always start with the same number of boars/elephants/rhinos near their Town Center, typically two.
The Gurjaras frequently start missing their second boar, particularly observed on maps such as Glade and Arena.
For example:
Replay attached:
MP Replay v101.103.14579.0 @2025.06.12 211255 (5).aoe2record (3.8 MB)
Mapseed: -203892171
Related forum thread:
https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/missing-boar-in-glade/274037
My best guess is that the extra berry bush granted to the Gurjaras is interfering with the map generator and preventing the second boar from spawning. (Edit: It could also be related to the Camel Scout, which is also unique to the Gurjaras.)
Because Gurjaras frequently start with only one boar, their early-game economy is weaker than intended. This likely contributes to their 42 % overall win rate on Aoe2Insights, the second-lowest among all civilizations.
FREQUENCY OF ISSUE
How often does the issue occur? CHOOSE ONE; DELETE THE REST!
Frequently – approximately 36% occurrence rate in my tests (9 out of 25 trials on the Glade map).
REPRODUCTION STEPS
List CLEAR and DETAILED STEPS we can take to reproduce the issue ourselves. Be descriptive!
- Select Gurjaras in a skirmish match.
- Set the map to Arena or Glade with an explored map setting.
- Observe that the second boar often does not spawn for the Gurjaras.