Newbie trouble with AOE2

[JagGed]

I'm fairly new to macs, but i think i learn quickly enough. Forgive me if i dont get some things, like i said I'm new. I'm a big fan of AOE, so I got AOE2 a few weeks ago, and since then I havent been able to get it to work.
I tried everything, I followed the previous threads, and followed the instructions carefully. still no success. I get the same resolution error. I downloaded the update, 1.0.6 i think. and i still get the error. when i launch the game and hold down control I dont get the option to change to 256 color. I tried messing with the options (turn off background sound, etc.) ill include a picture to show you.
I have a white mac book 10.5.6
any help is appreciated, if not, then i guess ill move on
to AOE3

[Beric]

I've got a Macbook running 10.5.6.

I've never heard of this issue before. Try contacting Macsoft?

And AOE2 is the best of the series, IMO. AOE3 is a bit of a disapointment, focusing too much of graphics and oversimplifying gameplay. Also, VERY poor AI. AOE2 has some great custom AI's out there.

[TheReef]

You could try changing the resolution in System Preferences.

Are you sure that is 1.06? (Get info of the program).

Macsoft has been pretty good from my experience, hopefully they will release another patch.

[JagGed]

yeah, im sure it is.
if i dont get it resolved, i guess i'll look for another game.
any recommendations?

[Beric]

So uninstall the game and try it again from scratch. And re-download the update.

[rj-300zx]

I've got a Macbook running 10.5.6.

I've never heard of this issue before. Try contacting Macsoft?

And AOE2 is the best of the series, IMO. AOE3 is a bit of a disapointment, focusing too much of graphics and oversimplifying gameplay. Also, VERY poor AI. AOE2 has some great custom AI's out there.

While Ill agree AoE2 is the best, I think AoE3 is awesome too, it just converted everything to 3D graphics and simplified some stuff, other then that, I think its just as good. Plus I really like the updated civs. Sure you got that with Rise of Nations but it feels good to finally have an updated AoE game.

[JagGed]

I've done that several times. I've just about given up on it.
lol, i suppose its not meant to be.

[cb4]

why are you still playing AOE2?!?

[Beric]

why are you still playing AOE2?!?

Because ignoring poorer graphics and a few UI annoyances, AoE2 is WAY better than AoE3. And when you're talking about a strategy game, that's the whole point. AoE3 is easy to pick up, but after a while, you realize it doesn't have much depth and is all about micro. There aren't many mods, and the AI is terrible. AoE2 has bad AI as well, but custom AI is supported, and there's some REALLY good AoE2 custom AI out there. It has more strategy and complexity, and keeps you playing longer.

[jav6454]

AOE2!?!?!?!:eek::eek::eek:

Please direct me to the link to buy this!!! I have looked for the Mac version thru Google for quite some time now...

[Beric]

AOE2!?!?!?!:eek::eek::eek:

Please direct me to the link to buy this!!! I have looked for the Mac version thru Google for quite some time now...

Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Age-Empires-II-Gold-Mac/dp/B000JX5M2O/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1234159682&sr=8-1)
Newegg (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832342016)

Time spent: less than 2 minutes. ;)

[Sweep'n Streets]

Did you INSTALL the update after downloading it? You're definitely not running 1.0.6. This is the configuration screen for 1.0.6:

[jav6454]

Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Age-Empires-II-Gold-Mac/dp/B000JX5M2O/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1234159682&sr=8-1)
Newegg (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832342016)

Time spent: less than 2 minutes. ;)

A man, I spent so much wasted time using Apple Search and Generalized Google... I seem like a total n00b at teh Internets..