Age Of Empires 2: Definitive Edition

Cheat Codes:
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Submitted by: David K.

While playing the game, press [Enter] to display the chat window and type
one of following codes to activate the corresponding cheat function.
Note: In a multiplayer game, the "Enable Cheats" box in the lower right 
corner must be checked in order for the codes to work.

Effect                      Code
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+1000 Food                - CHEESE STEAK JIMMY'S
+1000 Gold                - ROBIN HOOD
+1000 Stone               - ROCK ON
+1000 Wood                - LUMBERJACK
Control nature            - NATURAL WONDERS
Defeatyourself            - RESIGN
Destroy all the enemies   - BLACK DEATH
Destroy yourself          - WIMPYWIMPYWIMPY
Get a Furious Monkey Boy  - FURIOUS THE MONKEY BOY
Gives a 'cobra' car       - HOW DO YOU TURN THIS ON
Gives a saboteur          - TO SMITHEREENS
Gives a VDML              - I LOVE THE MONKEY HEAD
Immediate Building        - AEGIS
Kills opponent x          - TORPEDOx
Remove Shadow             - POLO
Reveal Map                - MARCO
Turns birds into dogs     - WOOF WOOF
Victory                   - I R WINNER


Cheat Codes (alternate):
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While playing the game, enter one of the following codes to activate 
the corresponding cheat function:

Result                      Cheat Code
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Fast construction         - [Ctrl] + Q
Build immutable structure - [Ctrl] + P
Alternate resource menu   - [Ctrl] + T
View ending sequence      - [Ctrl] + C



How to Skip the Introduction Cinematics:
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Written by Cainam

A quick guide on how to skip the introduction cinematics when you launch the game.

Skip the introduction cinematics
Go to ...\steamapps\common\AoE2DE\resources\_common\movies
Create a folder named "backup".
Move "aoeii4K.wmv" and "aoeiide_titlevideo.wmv" to the backup folder.
Enjoy!
The game should launch now without the intro videos/cinematics.



How to Get the classic Intro:
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In this guide I’ll show you how to get the classic Age of Empires 2 Intro with 
the two kings playing chess back.

-=How to do it=-
1.Locate the current intro video called "aoeiide_titlevideo.wmv" 
  (AoE2DE\resources\_common\movies)
2.Replace it with the old intro.
=> The easiest way is to replace it with the HD Edition intro (Age2HD\resources\_common\movies) 
   -> don’t get confused as there are two video files, both are the same except "aoeiihd_x2.wmv" 
   is for the The Forgotten expansion
=> However, you can also download it from YouTube using a Video downloader.
 
Remember to rename the files!



General Tips for New Players:
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Memorize default hotkeys or assign new ones that fit your playstyle.

* Use SHIFT key to give multiple orders to a unit (or groups of them).
* Explore all areas surrounding your base first (SHIFT comes very useful 
  for this when you order your scout to do so).
* Don’t stop creating villagers and make sure you are able to reach Feudal 
  in 10 minutes, Castle in around 15-16 and Imperial in 28-30 minutes.
* Adapt use of military, research, buildings, etc to the bonuses of the 
  civilization you have chosen (also, learn build orders for it).
* Use multiple archers or scouts to harrass AI villagers that are far away 
  from their own Town Center during Feudal Age.

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