Incorrect Error Message on Tribute Screen with Infinite Resources Enabled

Age of Empires II: DE II - Report a Bug
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:arrow_forward: GAME INFORMATION

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  • GAME BUILD #: 101.103.2359.0 #133431 17001014
  • GAME PLATFORM: Steam
  • OPERATING SYSTEM: Windows 11

:arrow_forward: ISSUE EXPERIENCED

When playing with infinite resources enabled—even with a market available—clicking the tribute screen produces the error:
“You need a market to pay tribute”

This error message is incorrect because:

  • The player clearly has a market.
  • Infinite resources mode should either allow the tribute transaction or display a more appropriate error message indicating that tribute cannot be sent under these conditions.

I was playing the CBA scenario, so I’m not 100% sure if this issue is scenario-specific. However, in the standard CBA setup without infinite resources, tribute transactions work as expected.

:arrow_forward: FREQUENCY OF ISSUE

:point_down: How often does the issue occur? CHOOSE ONE; DELETE THE REST!

  • 100% of the time / matches I play (ALWAYS)

:arrow_forward: REPRODUCTION STEPS

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  1. Launch the Game: Start a multiplayer match with allies and the infinite resources setting enabled.
  2. Verify Market Availability: Ensure to start in castle age to be able to build a market.
  3. Access Tribute Screen: Open the tribute screen during gameplay.
  4. Attempt Tribute: Try to send tribute to a teammate.
  5. Observe the Error: Notice that the game incorrectly displays the error message: “You need a market to pay tribute” despite the market being present.

:arrow_forward: EXPECTED RESULT

:point_down: What was SUPPOSED to happen if the bug you encountered were not present?
Either:

  • A more fitting error message should be displayed, such as:
    “You cannot send resources to a player with infinite resources”
    or
  • The tribute transaction should go through normally,
    In the spirit of the situation, remember: “It’s the thought that counts.”

:arrow_forward: IMAGE

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(Please see the attached image that shows the market, infinite resources enabled, and the erroneous error message.)

:arrow_forward: GAME FILES (SAVE / RECORDING)

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