# New Sage of Empires article for 3DE (Possibly new content?) **URL:** \ **Category:** III - Discussion\ **Created:** [September 29, 2022, 7:48pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/new-sage-of-empires-article-for-3de-possibly-new-content/214713 "2022-09-29T19:48:54Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![EntombedCurve02](https://forums.ageofempires.com/user_avatar/forums.ageofempires.com/entombedcurve02/32/80405_2.png) [@EntombedCurve02](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/EntombedCurve02)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2022, 7:48pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/new-sage-of-empires-article-for-3de-possibly-new-content/214713/1 "2022-09-29T19:48:54Z")
Today, the age of empires team posted this Sage of Empires article on the main page and in social media: [Tea Pets: A Teatime Companion - Age of Empires](https://www.ageofempires.com/news/tea-pets/) ![image](https://forums.ageofempires.com/uploads/default/original/3X/3/3/33003b585e41eb4c6d1f4b86258fc37e9d1f3017.jpeg) On discord some folks have been trying to theorize what could it mean or what is coming: from new Asian civs to an export rework. All speculation, but is fun to guess! What could this mean in temrns of new content for the game? ---
**Author:** ![Konahrik1140](https://forums.ageofempires.com/user_avatar/forums.ageofempires.com/konahrik1140/32/112328_2.png) [@Konahrik1140](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/Konahrik1140)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2022, 8:24pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/new-sage-of-empires-article-for-3de-possibly-new-content/214713/2 "2022-09-29T20:24:25Z")
> [@EntombedCurve02](#): > > What could this mean in temrns of new content for the game? Sounds a lot like an event for China or for England, maybe Skins for the English? * * * ---
**Author:** ![ScalierCactus96](https://forums.ageofempires.com/user_avatar/forums.ageofempires.com/scaliercactus96/32/29254_2.png) [@ScalierCactus96](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/ScalierCactus96)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2022, 9:13pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/new-sage-of-empires-article-for-3de-possibly-new-content/214713/3 "2022-09-29T21:13:43Z")
That’s a Chinese bowl. The chicken I’m not so sure. I hope they buff china,they need help. Am I doing it right? ---
**Author:** ![KEVINITALIEN670](https://forums.ageofempires.com/user_avatar/forums.ageofempires.com/kevinitalien670/32/78595_2.png) [@KEVINITALIEN670](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/KEVINITALIEN670)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2022, 9:15pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/new-sage-of-empires-article-for-3de-possibly-new-content/214713/4 "2022-09-29T21:15:22Z")
seems like a big anniversary patch coming up ---
**Author:** ![ArkadasLlisa](https://forums.ageofempires.com/user_avatar/forums.ageofempires.com/arkadasllisa/32/114107_2.png) [@ArkadasLlisa](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/ArkadasLlisa)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2022, 10:01pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/new-sage-of-empires-article-for-3de-possibly-new-content/214713/5 "2022-09-29T22:01:24Z")
Both Chinese and English got already Explorer skins and events ---
**Author:** ![Konahrik1140](https://forums.ageofempires.com/user_avatar/forums.ageofempires.com/konahrik1140/32/112328_2.png) [@Konahrik1140](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/Konahrik1140)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2022, 10:05pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/new-sage-of-empires-article-for-3de-possibly-new-content/214713/6 "2022-09-29T22:05:41Z")
> [@ArkadasLlisa](#): > > Both Chinese and English got already Explorer skins and events True, I had forgotten that the English already have skins. * * * ---
**Author:** ![StatelyPlayer64](https://forums.ageofempires.com/user_avatar/forums.ageofempires.com/statelyplayer64/32/117830_2.png) [@StatelyPlayer64](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/StatelyPlayer64)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2022, 10:53pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/new-sage-of-empires-article-for-3de-possibly-new-content/214713/7 "2022-09-29T22:53:09Z")
hay que pensar en los paises muy reconocidos por exportación de te, si bien los ingleses hicieron mucho de ello, en asia la venta de te era muy común ---
**Author:** ![M00Z1LLA](https://forums.ageofempires.com/user_avatar/forums.ageofempires.com/m00z1lla/32/104042_2.png) [@M00Z1LLA](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/M00Z1LLA)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2022, 11:54pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/new-sage-of-empires-article-for-3de-possibly-new-content/214713/8 "2022-09-29T23:54:36Z")
The export/consulate system has so many flaws, so a rework would be very welcome. Getting rid of the Asian’s reliance on Europeans for artillery and having an alliance system more similar to the Africans would be great. Maybe something like the Chinese tributary system could replace or augment it. For specifically tea themed features, a Tea Plantation for the Asians could be one option they might go with. It could be a way to ramp up export production and would make more sense than Rice Paddies that do everything. A Teahouse replacement for the Monastery/Tavern would be another change that could be made. I suggested something like that here: > [@Rework for Taverns and Monasteries](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/rework-for-taverns-and-monasteries/202749): > > Taverns The addition of a coin trickle in DE is out of place. It doesn’t address the reason players are reluctant to build a Tavern and is inconsistent with the African and Asian factions who can’t get it. The main issues with Taverns are as follows: High population cost of units Inconsistency of mercenary units Underpowered outlaw units Inability to scale production with a build limit of 1 Solutions: Instead of a coin trickle by default, Taverns and Saloons should provide population space.… ---
**Author:** ![StatelyPlayer64](https://forums.ageofempires.com/user_avatar/forums.ageofempires.com/statelyplayer64/32/117830_2.png) [@StatelyPlayer64](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/StatelyPlayer64)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2022, 11:57pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/new-sage-of-empires-article-for-3de-possibly-new-content/214713/9 "2022-09-29T23:57:16Z")
eso suena bastante interesante ---
**Author:** ![GoldCandle96084](https://forums.ageofempires.com/user_avatar/forums.ageofempires.com/goldcandle96084/32/171392_2.png) [@GoldCandle96084](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/GoldCandle96084)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2022, 2:10am UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/new-sage-of-empires-article-for-3de-possibly-new-content/214713/10 "2022-09-30T02:10:43Z")
It is classified in aoeIV, and the article also says “medieval war”. I hope my opinion is wrong ---
**Author:** ![RatcicleFan](https://forums.ageofempires.com/user_avatar/forums.ageofempires.com/ratciclefan/32/115119_2.png) [@RatcicleFan](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/RatcicleFan)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2022, 2:16am UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/new-sage-of-empires-article-for-3de-possibly-new-content/214713/11 "2022-09-30T02:16:58Z")
I’d also like if they removed the monk heroes and replaced them with regular military leaders. ---
**Author:** ![NikolieZeppilen](https://forums.ageofempires.com/user_avatar/forums.ageofempires.com/nikoliezeppilen/32/65016_2.png) [@NikolieZeppilen](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/NikolieZeppilen)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2022, 2:46am UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/new-sage-of-empires-article-for-3de-possibly-new-content/214713/12 "2022-09-30T02:46:55Z")
While it might be a good idea I just don’t see it happening ---
**Author:** ![AnyDiagram93675](https://forums.ageofempires.com/user_avatar/forums.ageofempires.com/anydiagram93675/32/205850_2.png) [@AnyDiagram93675](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/AnyDiagram93675)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2022, 3:20am UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/new-sage-of-empires-article-for-3de-possibly-new-content/214713/13 "2022-09-30T03:20:24Z")
Implying The Asia dlc is in coming ---
**Author:** ![FiveWind6951746](https://forums.ageofempires.com/user_avatar/forums.ageofempires.com/fivewind6951746/32/183206_2.png) [@FiveWind6951746](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/FiveWind6951746)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2022, 3:33am UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/new-sage-of-empires-article-for-3de-possibly-new-content/214713/14 "2022-09-30T03:33:44Z")
Let’s be real, YOU ARE the sage. ---
**Author:** ![ShinJets](https://forums.ageofempires.com/user_avatar/forums.ageofempires.com/shinjets/32/42092_2.png) [@ShinJets](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/ShinJets)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2022, 3:58am UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/new-sage-of-empires-article-for-3de-possibly-new-content/214713/15 "2022-09-30T03:58:34Z")
just give consulates to usa, mexico and malta pls, instead of that wacky wood costing cards ---
**Author:** ![M00Z1LLA](https://forums.ageofempires.com/user_avatar/forums.ageofempires.com/m00z1lla/32/104042_2.png) [@M00Z1LLA](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/M00Z1LLA)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2022, 4:28am UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/new-sage-of-empires-article-for-3de-possibly-new-content/214713/16 "2022-09-30T04:28:01Z")
The tweet with the link directly mentions AoE3 ---
**Author:** ![M00Z1LLA](https://forums.ageofempires.com/user_avatar/forums.ageofempires.com/m00z1lla/32/104042_2.png) [@M00Z1LLA](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/M00Z1LLA)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2022, 4:31am UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/new-sage-of-empires-article-for-3de-possibly-new-content/214713/17 "2022-09-30T04:31:25Z")
That would be ideal but there’s a but there’s less of a connection to tea like they’re hinting at here so I don’t want to speculate too wildly. ---
**Author:** ![constantine8775](https://forums.ageofempires.com/user_avatar/forums.ageofempires.com/constantine8775/32/66193_2.png) [@constantine8775](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/constantine8775)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2022, 4:50am UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/new-sage-of-empires-article-for-3de-possibly-new-content/214713/18 "2022-09-30T04:50:21Z")
Anything relating to Persia? ---
**Author:** ![coffeeco01](https://forums.ageofempires.com/user_avatar/forums.ageofempires.com/coffeeco01/32/29258_2.png) [@coffeeco01](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/coffeeco01)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2022, 5:40am UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/new-sage-of-empires-article-for-3de-possibly-new-content/214713/19 "2022-09-30T05:40:29Z")
Tea is related to export in aoe 3 - so maybe asian civs now roll the dice ---
**Author:** ![Ekdal1378](https://forums.ageofempires.com/user_avatar/forums.ageofempires.com/ekdal1378/32/34504_2.png) [@Ekdal1378](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/Ekdal1378)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2022, 7:23am UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/new-sage-of-empires-article-for-3de-possibly-new-content/214713/20 "2022-09-30T07:23:59Z")
I just ask for a buff for lategame to indian consulate. Its annoying that they havent any long term bonus [Next page](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/new-sage-of-empires-article-for-3de-possibly-new-content/214713.md?page=2)