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Re: 'What's New in Age 3?!?!'

August 17th, 2005 08:54 AM

I see myself as playing with the Ottoman Empire.

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Re: 'What's New in Age 3?!?!'

B-ball_playa

August 18th, 2005 02:29 PM

for a spanish unit instead of pikeman i think that they should have tercios

2257746

Re: 'What's New in Age 3?!?!'

August 19th, 2005 10:42 PM

I can see my self using russians, and i hope there are no re-creations of castle blood from zone.

2259069

Re: 'What's New in Age 3?!?!'

August 20th, 2005 03:22 PM

I can see myself playing as Germans British and Russians, thats bout it... aint touching them french. Maybe Ottomons rarely

2259172

Re: 'What's New in Age 3?!?!'

August 20th, 2005 04:23 PM

I'd probably stick to Western Europe civilizations.

2260988

Re: 'What's New in Age 3?!?!'

August 21st, 2005 02:57 PM

Ill use portuguese alot to.

2274349

Re: 'What's New in Age 3?!?!'

***Alibabascrew***

August 28th, 2005 04:02 AM

There will be railroads for trading purposes, and, obviously trains


transport ability is not yet known!

2274992

Re: 'What's New in Age 3?!?!'

August 28th, 2005 11:19 AM

Yeah, Trains would be interesting if you're allowed to use them for transport. Just imagine...a city is under siege, so you send in reinforcements via train!

2275221

Re: 'What's New in Age 3?!?!'

August 28th, 2005 01:19 PM

Wooot

http://ageofempires3.com/Civilizations/Default.aspx

Spanish
The Spanish have a strong military, with both hand infantry and cavalry. Flexibility in early shipments from the Home City give the Spanish the option to attack early or set up for a strong, late economy. Spanish Home City improvements benefit soldiers, buildings and naval units.

French
Although the French economy starts slowly, the Coureur unit, a Villager with strong fighting skills, makes the French difficult to attack early. The French also have the strongest cavalry unit in the game – the Cuirassier. Plus, the French are experts at allying with the Native Americans.

British
Quick access to Settlers gives the British one of the strongest economies in the game. The ability to upgrade two key units – the Musketeer and Hussar – make the British military formidable in the late game. The British Home City emphasizes improvements to technology and naval warfare.

Portuguese
Starting the game with two Town Centers, the Portuguese can quickly produce Settlers, control territory or support their allies. The Spyglass ability allows the Portuguese to easily spy on the enemy. The Portuguese also have a strong navy, strong light infantry and the best Dragoons in the game.

Dutch
Although Dutch Settlers are limited and costly, their civilization makes up for this economic disadvantage by building Banks and generating coin automatically. The Dutch Home City emphasizes upgrades to defense and economy.

Germany
The Germans have fewer Settlers and therefore a slower economy. Fortunately, both the Settler Wagon and Uhlan cavalry spawn for free from the German Town Center. Plus, the Germans start with the ability to send Mercenaries from their Home City (long before other civilizations can).

Russian
Starting the game with extra resources but fewer Settlers gives the Russians the flexibility of focusing on economy or an early raid. Russian infantry, individually weak, are trained in blocks at a faster rate, providing the Russians with the opportunity to overwhelm their enemy with greater numbers.

Ottoman
For the Ottomans, Settlers spawn automatically from the Town Center. Building a Mosque and conducting research help keep that Settler production steady. Befitting their position straddling Europe and Asia, the Ottomans have more unique units than any other civilization.

Native Americans
European civilizations can learn new technologies and gain troops by forging alliances with the Native Americans. A British player who allies with the Iroquois is essentially playing as two civilizations: the British and the Iroquois


I think im gonna play El Spaniards, the Tally Ho! British or possibly the French... anyone with a strong military.

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Re: 'What's New in Age 3?!?!'

August 28th, 2005 04:30 PM

a really impressive video on the naval warfare.

http://g4mers-zone.sapo.pt/download....gameplay_2.wmv