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I found an ancient OEM version of Age of empires II and its expansion pack on a windows ME cd yesterday. Does anyone still play it? wanna have some mp matches?

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Good find, — Age of Empires II still has a lively scene and several low-effort ways to get multiplayer going on modern Windows. Campaigns can feel repetitive (as noted), but randomized maps, community scenarios and custom mods keep the game fresh for years after release.

If the goal is easiest multiplayer with minimal fiddling, buy a modern re-release: the Definitive/HD editions on Steam and the Microsoft Store come with updated networking and workshop support. For people who want to run the original OEM install, community services let you play the classic build online: Voobly is the usual choice for matching and lobby play, and there are active mod hubs such as WololoKingdoms for balance patches, new civs and scenario sharing.

Practical tips: make sure every player runs the same game version/expansion; share scenario files (the editor saves .scn files) before the match; use a small test game to confirm mods and maps load correctly; if the old CD installer balks on Vista/7/8 try the Program Compatibility settings or a lightweight Windows VM. For arranging matches on the forum, post platform (Steam/Voobly), time (with timezone), and required mods/version — that consistency saves a lot of headaches.

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Yes I have played it but have dumped it a long time back. I completed all the campaigns and after that the game started to look boring...

Dont think you would get many takers here.

Maybe Miss Dani should start a new Lounge for gamers so they can discuss the games they have played ... but dont think many people would participate in such a thing...

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meh i find the random maps against miltiple opponents on big maps make it interesting i also like the map editor fucntion and the expansion is actually good

a gamers forum would be good but its hardly "tech talk"
it would be good to discuss old but classic games and arrange multiplayer on golden oldies like fallout tactics, operation flashpoint, half-life1, unreal tournament (old) etc....

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