A patch updating the English version of Age of Empires 3: The Warchiefs to v1.03. It includes bug and balance fixes.
Patch 1.03 - Bug and balance fixes
NEW FEATURES
New random map, Ozarks.
CLIENT FIXES
- Fixed instant conversion bug that allowed WarChiefs to immediately convert units.
- Addressed some possible exploits and added further file validation.
- Set default shader quality to low for Intel G965.
- Fixed population problems created by a number of Home City cards, most notably the German Uhlans.
- Changed effect when a unit is healed to be less resource intensive and obstructing.
BALANCE CHANGES
Spain
Rodelero hand attack reduced to 12, cover attacks reduced appropriately.
Shipment bonus changed to .73
Wardogs damage reduced to 15, but they get a 20% bonus vs. guardians
Iroquois
Forest Prowler reduced ranged attacks by 2, hand attack by 1, siege attack by 2
Dutch
Military Reforms – changed Halberdier speed bonus to +20%
German
Uhlan +10% Ranged Resistance
Uhlan bug fixed
British
Longbowmen get 1.25 bonus damage vs. heavy infantry
Aztecs
Chinampa and Great Chinampa cards reduced by 5%
Start with +1 food crate
Age2 Jaguar card reduced to 5
Portuguese
Organ Guns get +10% damage, +2 range, and +4 LOS
Ottomans
Abus guns get 0.75 damage vs. artillery
Abus guns get 1.5 bonus damage vs. heavy infantry
Abus guns Ranged Resistance reduced to 20%
Sioux
Age2 bear card reduced to 4
Russians
Cossacks +10% Ranged Resistance
NETWORK AND ESO FIXES
- Added 'Whisper' to right click menu options in chat rooms.
- Added ability to view player's Home City by right clicking their flag from game setup screen.
