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Q271891: AoE II Expansion: The Conquerors: List of New Features

Article: Q271891
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Last Modified: 22-OCT-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Age of Empires II Expansion: The Conquerors 
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SUMMARY
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This article lists the new features that are included in Microsoft Age of
Empires II Expansion: The Conquerors.

MORE INFORMATION
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Age of Empires II Expansion: The Conquerors includes the following new
features:

- Five New Civilizations

  Age of Empires II Expansion: The Conquerors contains the following 5 new
  civilizations in addition to the 13 civilizations available in Age of Empires
  II: The Age of Kings

   - Aztec
   - Hun
   - Korean
   - Mayan
   - Spanish

  Each civilization has unique attributes, buildings and technologies, as well
  as a unique combat unit based on its historical counterpart.

- Four New Historically Based Campaigns

  The following four new campaigns are based on historical figures:

   - Attila The Hun
   - El Cid
   - Montezuma
   - The Conquerors

  These new campaigns allow you to ride with Attila in the Hun invasion of
  Europe, battle the Moors in Spain, preside over the siege of Tenochtitlan, or
  relive eight other battles that became turning points in history, such as
  Agincourt, Manzikert, and Hastings, with such conquerors as Henry V, Yi
  Sun-shin, and Erik the Red.

- 11 New Units

  Age of Empires II Expansion: The Conquerors contains 11 new units including
  the following units:

   - Halbedier infantry
   - Hussar cavalry
   - Petard (an explosive kamikaze siege unit)
   - Turtle boat

  Unique units for individual civilizations include:

   - Aztec Jaguar Man
   - Hun Tarkan
   - Mayan Plumed Archer
   - Spanish Conquistador

- 26 New Technologies

  While the standard technology tree boasts more than 100 nodes, you can now use
  additional technologies such as caravans, herbal medicine, the thumb ring,
  heresy, bloodlines, and theocracy. In addition, each civilization has access
  to new unique technology, such as Chinese Rocketry, Japanese Kataparuto,
  British Yeomen and Persian Mahouts.

- New Game Choices

  The new games include:

   - Defend the Wonder
   - King of the Hill
   - Wonder Race

- Different Map Types

  Several new map types have been added, including the dense rainforests of
  Yucatan and the frozen waters of Ghost Lake. The new Real-World Maps allow
  you to re-create classic conflicts in geographic areas such as Italy and
  Japan.

- Farms Automatically Replant

  You can queue farms so that they automatically replant after all the crops
  have been gathered.

- Ship Formations

  Ships move in formation, similar to land unit formations.

- Ram Garrisoning

  Units can garrison inside Battering, Capped, and Siege Rams for protection and
  to increase the ram's speed and attack.

- Smart Villagers

  Villagers work smarter, build walls more intelligently and automatically
  gather resources after they construct a drop-off building.

- Commands for Allied Computer Players

  You can use chat commands to order allied computer players to attack, pay
  tribute by offering resources, and build an economy or military.

Additional query words: msgame improvements additions aok aoeii aoe2

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