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News Update - 11/10

Posted by Nacht Jaeger on November 10th, 2009 @ 9:18 p.m.

Several major occurrences have taken place at AoEH since the last update. In the AoE/RoR forums, Cherub Rasteve has announced yet another modification to Age of Empires. This time it's the Warpatch, which gives gives all technologies and units to all civilizations (Without using the full tech tree option), but the civs still retain their unique bonuses.

In Scenario Design, many things have happened. The fourth Players' and Reviewer's Board has been created by our Seraph The Dark Archer, and Julius999's project "Agent of a Foreign Power" has been named as the first Campaign of the Month. Secondly, there is a new section of the Granary going that is going to be created, showcasing the best Age of Empires has to offer its players. Forumers will nominate files they think should be included, and the AoEH staff will approve them. And of course, we're still doing the Obscure Civilization Campaign Contest. Head down to the forums and check it out!

Discuss the WarPatch here.
View the AoEH Players' and Reviewers' Board IV here.
Download "Agent of a Foreign Power" here.
Nominate Granary items for the "Best of" section here.
Discuss the Obscure Civilization Contest here.

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News Update - Obscure Historical Campaign Contest

Posted by Nacht Jaeger on November 03rd, 2009 @ 1:42 p.m.

As promised, the contest celebrating the anniversary of the release of Age of Empires and its expansion pack Rise of Rome has been settled on as a competition to create a campaign about an obscure historical civilization using pre-1998 designing methods. This means no enhanced editors and no modifying the language files unless via a hex editor. You can find more information about the contest here.

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Happy Halloween

Posted by The Dark Archer on October 30th, 2009 @ 6:43 p.m.

Yes it is that time of year again and this time good ole AoEH has actually dressed up for it. Going for a archived theme with locked new topic and reply buttons and a well horrible 404 Error background.

Thanks to Nacht and Rasteve for coming up with this.

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News Update - 10/21

Posted by Nacht Jaeger on October 21st, 2009 @ 1:41 p.m.

Big changes have been happening lately here at AoEH. As was previously announced, we have a new staff member, Rasteve. He is going to lend his HTML skills to help us with a main site renovation. Down in the AoE/RoR forum, Rasteve's other work with the RasPatch and the Age of Heroes mod is coming along smoothly, with beta versions of both available in the Granary. In Scenario Design, Phatfish has created a scenario to showcase a new trick that appears to create an "Elevation 13", surpassing the former limit of elevation level 8 by far. In the Veni, Vedi, Vici forum it has been decided that the contest to celebrate the 12th anniversary of the release Age of Empires is going to be a 1998-themed design contest, with no edited data files or language files allowed. Historical themes are currently being discussed. Be on the lookout for further updates!

Discuss Rasteve's work in this forum.
Discuss Phatfish's work here.
Download Phatfish's work here.
Discuss the New Contest here.

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Congratulations to Nacht Jaeger and Rasteve

Posted by The Dark Archer on October 19th, 2009 @ 5:12 p.m.

Yes that is right I've gone crazy with the paint brush making Nacht Red and Rasteve Green. Nacht has been promoted due to his excellent work both here at AoEH and at the new DoFH and Rasteve has come out the top contender of our open applications for a HTML Coder. I have no doubt both will do an excellent job and while I'm on the topic I would like to thank everyone that did apply for the position but missed out.

Congratulate both in this thread.

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New Design Article in the Siege Workshop

Posted by The Dark Archer on October 15th, 2009 @ 05:08 a.m.

Yes ladies and gentlemen you heard right we've just added a new Map Design & Tricks from me. Although being dormant for a while sitting on the forums waiting to be finished everything is now done and uploaded to help regulars and non regulars alike with some concepts made easier by Trisolo's Enhanced Editor.

So check it out now.

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News Update - 10/8

Posted by Nacht Jaeger on October 08th, 2009 @ 1:03 p.m.

Right now we're going into the second week of October and several things are happening. Both of Rasteve's mods are coming along nicely, and test versions are available for those who wish to get a first look. Also, in case you missed the other news post, we're looking for applicants for a position on staff as an HTML coder. If you're interested you can apply here. Another important date approaching is October 15th, the 12th anniversary of the release of Age of Empires. We're going to hold a contest to celebrate, but what that contest is is up to you! Head down to the Veni Vedi Vici Forum to let us know what you want.

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Wanted: HTML Coder

Posted by The Dark Archer on October 02nd, 2009 @ 05:51 a.m.

Applications have just been opened for an HTML Coder to join the staff here at Age of Empires Heaven. If you are at all interested head over to the thread and check it out.

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News Update - 9/28

Posted by Nacht Jaeger on September 28th, 2009 @ 12:45 p.m.

A lot has happened at AoEH over the past few days. First, we're running a poll about new default titles in the news forum. In the AoE/RoR section, Rasteve has told us about his new project, the Age of Heroes. It's a modpack that will add new campaigns, new units, and the like. And this is in addition to his already awesome RasPatch mod. In VVV (Our off-topic forum) we've just finished the first of the new Forum Awards, which Darky has aptly named the Kinda Annual Forum Awards. Stay tuned for more news in heaven!

Titles Poll
The Age of Heroes
Forum Awards Thread

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New Titles?

Posted by The Dark Archer on September 21st, 2009 @ 04:15 a.m.

Alright some people are telling me it's time for a change of titles but I think it'll be best to hear from the community what they want.

So what titles do you want?

A)
Forumers: Villager
Cherubs: Clubman
Angels: Axeman
Seraphs: Blind Lame Priest

B)
Forumer: Axeman
Cherub: Short Swordsman
Angel: Long Swordsman
Seraph: Legion

C)
Forumer: Scout
Cherub: Cavalry
Angel: Heavy Cavalry
Seraph: Cataphract

D)
Forumer: Bowman
Cherub: Improved Bowman
Angel: Composite Bowman
Seraph: Horse Archer

E)
Forumer: Clubman
Cherub: Scout
Angel: Chariot Archer
Seraph: Centurion

Please place your votes in the comments.

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