added water treasures to American maps and also fixed other map related issues and inconsistencies ships can now move in formations and they can sail over shallows on which ground units can also walk removed the randomness in attacks for many units, including ships ships now fire consistently Docks now have a build limit and Fishing Boats no longer take population space (but have a smaller train limit) Native civilizations can now train outlaws via the Embassy and they also have new economic techs and cards adjusted the price and age requirement for Trade Monopoly and disabled certain techs in Deathmatch mode the monument in the King of the Hill game mode cannot be captured by any Age 1 units anymore all civilizations start with a Control Flag that generates XP and increases speed of nearby units randomized Consulate allies, Revolution leaders, age up Politicians and Council members Ottomans now have access to Export and the Consulate (reworked their Mosque to Asian standards)
added new unique bonuses for every civilization and new starting team bonuses the European Capitol now has new Fame costing units, techs and armies, similar to the Consulate
new unique resource for European civilizations added: Fame (used at the Church and Capitol) new Revolution leaders added: Van Riebeeck (Boers), Aguinaldo (Philippines), Lincoln (USA), Davis (CSA), Blackbeard (Pirates), Weishaupt (Circle of Ossus) new Consulate allies added: Americans, Italians, Swedish, Chinese, Japanese and Indians new playable civilizations added: Americans, Italians, Swedish, Colombians, Maltese new Native allies for the new maps and new East Asian fauna, flora and props
new American, East and South Asian maps plus new Regicide, Custom and Special maps (over 40 new maps)
The mod is recommended for AoE3 Complete Collection( Steam version) as it contains everything the mod needs, although it can be installed over any version as long as the game has both expansions and ALL official updates. The mod and all its features are also fully ESO compatible. Check the " Features" section for more details.Ĭampaigns, skirmish, multiplayer, all ways the game can be played in were tweaked and expanded with more teams, diplomacy, a plethora of new maps featuring new flora, fauna and natives and improved game rules. Cards no longer have level requirements, all civilizations have new bonuses, units move and turn faster, advancing through ages is sped up and more rewarding with randomly generated options and much more. The mod is focused on replayability and gameplay smoothness, powered by an advanced AI and improved visuals with upscaled and HD textures.
The Improvement Mod touches on every aspect of the incredible game that is Age of Empires 3 and its expansions, improving and tweaking every feature the game has to offer while also adding many new features and content such as new mechanics, cards, techs, units, buildings, maps, civilizations, soundtracks and game modes.