Can the original "Age of Empires 2" be played in two-player mode, so I can play against a friend (and a few computer-driven societies)?
Recently, I downloaded the game "Age of Empires II" (the original version of 20 years ago) on my PC. I would like to play that against a friend, both in the same room against each other (and if possible against computer-driven societies). Is it possible to use a multiplayer mode for that? Does it work via the same Wifi network? Do I need to use a LAN cable or insert the IP address?
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According to the website, Age of Empires II: Age of Kings supports multiplayer through both wireless and LAN. There is a place in the main menu called Lobbies, and from there you can either create a lobby or join your friend's lobby, and add as many computer players as you want from the game.
You can also join online wireless lobbies through this website.
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Whether you purchased Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition on the Microsoft Store or Steam, you will be able to create and play multiplayer matches with each other regardless of your platform. All you need to do is create a multiplayer lobby for it to show up in the universal game lobby.Does Age of Empires 1 have multiplayer?
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Given the age of the original game, you might have a few technical wrangles such as the original game using IPX. But then again, you're going to have technical wrangles just getting it running on modern Windows. Without knowing how you plan to so much as run the game, and on what OS, whether you plan to use DOSBox/WINE, etc, we can't give you any more details.
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