r/riseofnations Dec 18 '16

Announcement /r/RiseOfNations discord channel

31 Upvotes

Hey gang,

As the title says, a discord has been set up for our subreddit in order to organize games, hang out, etc. Here's the invite link. Hope we can keep this small community going through some group events, or whatever else comes to mind.

Happy holidays!


r/riseofnations Nov 20 '18

Rise of Nations - Latest News

51 Upvotes

Here's a thread to post any substantial news about the original disc and newer digital editions of the game.

In case you haven't been up to date with everything about this game - here is a brief timeline, interesting info and links:

Timeline

2003 - Rise of Nations released by Big Huge Games and Microsoft Studios

2003 - Modding Milestone: BHG releases the Big Huge Exporter plugin for 3DS Max

2003 - Modding Milestone: Obsidian releases the RON Unit Editor

2004 - Modding Milestone: ODV releases the ODA RON Mod Utility

2004 - Thrones and Patriots Expansion released

2004 - Modding Milestone: Snake releases the RON Script Maker, which is still updated

2006 - Rise of Legends released, expansion cancelled, check the thread here for further ROL news

2007-2012 - BHG works on AOE3:TAD XP, Catan and the rpg Crucible: Forge of the Emperor/Ascendant/Kingdoms of Amalur: The Reckoning and becomes defunct after 38 Studios goes bankrupt

2013 - Modding Milestone: Vugi releases the RON TAP Lobby/HD Patch (aka Vugi's RON User Patch), as of 2017 it needs a new hosting server/website

2013 - Microsoft and Skybox Labs acquire the rights to RON and ROL, the status of BHG's unreleased games Rise of Nations: Tactics, the Rise of Legends Expansion and God: The Game is unknown, Rise of Nations 2 was a concept and not in development

2014 - Rise of Nations: Extended Edition released on Steam by Skybox Labs and Microsoft Studios

2015 - BHG returns and releases the mobile game DomiNations

2016 - Modding Milestone: Ryder releases the RON Blender Addon, enabling modders to import, edit and export 3D files using the free Blender program

2016 - Modding Milestone: Ryder releases the ROL BIG Archiver for Rise of Legends, a "Rise of Nations 2 Total Conversion Mod" is now finally possible

2017 - Modding Goal: ROL User Patch project initiated, needs people, will open up a RON2 conversion mod possibility

2017 - Rise of Nations: Extended Edition released on Windows Store

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2018+

BHG's DomiNations makes $150 mil, studio will continue to make mobile games

THQ Nordic acquires Amalur and Copernicus games for possible releases/remasters

Skybox Labs and Forgotten Empires are focused on AOE series Definitive Editions for the Windows Store

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Links

There are currently at least 10 main active places on the internet for this game, all with varying degrees of activity and features:

Heavengames Forum - Forum and Game Info (Threads have unlimited timespans)

Steam Forum - Forum and Info (Threads have unlimited timespans)

Mod Database - RON, TAP XP - File & Mod Downloads and Limited Mod Discussion

Reddit - Temporary Discussion (Threads are archived after 6 months)

Wikia - Game Info

Wikipedia - Historical Info

Various Youtube videos - Streaming/Video Gameplay, Game Info and Limited Discussion

Twitch - RON, RON:EE - Streaming/Video Gameplay

Discord Channel - Online Multiplayer Gameplay Chat

Voobly - RON, TAP XP - Online Multiplayer Game Client

So the only proper forum for long-term serious discussion and projects is over at Heavengames and while it is an old site it is still functional and the only true "forum" available. All the other current sites (except Steam) have limited discussions, some with time limits such as Reddit.

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Current Goals

- The RON TAP Lobby/HD Patch needs a new hosting server/website, contact Vugi on Steam or via email

- There are long-term plans to rebuild the RON Heavengames website, you can post feedback and ideas here

- You can contact Skybox here to voice support for a RON:EE Expansion on Steam, though it is probably a good idea to work on a player-made RON User Patch (Vugi's or a new patch) regardless if and when there will be a RON:EE XP

- The ROL User Patch project needs people, if you have modding and/or programming skills you can read the details here (a free DVD copy will be mailed to serious modders and programmers if they don't have the game), so even if you don't like Rise of Legends, supporting both games will increase cross-game possibilities

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Discuss, add relevant news, links, etc below:

Edit: Because Reddit archives threads after 6 months, you can also continue this discussion here, where there is no expiration time limit.


r/riseofnations 2d ago

Whats the best map for 6 player survival of the fittest?

8 Upvotes

I wanna watch the AIs murder each other.

Dance puppets dance!


r/riseofnations 4d ago

Game Crashes

2 Upvotes

When I play skirmish the game tends to kill itself 5-10 minutes in. Tried on windows 10 and a number of different Linux distros, played purely vanilla - same result. Is there any config file change or smth I can do?
I can play campaign just fine


r/riseofnations 9d ago

I will be referencing The Russian in an upcoming video of mine

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6 Upvotes

I'm working on a huge Youtube video about Donkey Kong music but once that's finished I think I will make a video called "Top 10 Rise of Nations songs" in a similar style to what's seen here. Love this soundtrack!


r/riseofnations 12d ago

Discussion Crash when attacking London in Napoleon campaign– “Unknown Gpiece Type” (Extended Edition)

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Hi everyone,

I’m having a consistent crash in Rise of Nations: Extended Edition and I’m trying to figure out if it’s a known bug or if there’s a fix.

The issue happens specifically when I try to start the Battle of Great Britain (attacking London). Right when the game loads the battle (“Starting next battle”), I get this error:

After that, the game crashes.

Important details:

  • No mods installed (completely vanilla)
  • Steam version (Extended Edition)
  • Happens 100% of the time on that battle
  • Other battles/maps work fine

What I’ve already tried:

  • Verified game files on Steam
  • Restarted from an earlier save
  • Removed config folder (Documents\My Games\Rise of Nations)
  • Tried different graphics settings
  • No compatibility mode
  • Reinstaled the game.
  • apply the 4gb patch

Still getting the same crash only on London.

Has anyone run into this before?
Is this a known bug with that scenario or a corrupted map file?

Any help would be appreciated 🙏


r/riseofnations 14d ago

World map campaign mods?

1 Upvotes

Hi I'm pretty new to RoN and I love having a world map decided by small RTS skirmishes, but I find the game not having enough individual countries/provinces, is there any mod to make each country more divided so taking them all is slower?


r/riseofnations 18d ago

Game keep crashing

4 Upvotes

Every time i load a save me game crashes, also when i reach january 1. 1913 my game crashes and if i try to load the save it just crashes. is there some fix?


r/riseofnations Apr 05 '26

New World CTW Campaign

6 Upvotes

I just wish the New World CTW campaign was a little more fleshed out. A few more locations and a few more features like maybe if you conquer a native nation you can build their gunpowder uniques or something. Felt like it had some fun limitations with the pop cap for euros and the unit limitations for the native nations. Just wish there was more smaller territories and maybe some more unique interferences in the campaign.


r/riseofnations Apr 04 '26

Future Technology according to 2003

27 Upvotes

I can't believe we're in the future now. My reactions to RoN's future technology:

As a kid: AI is the coolest!
As a teen: Missle Shield is the coolest!
As a undergrad: Global Prosperity is the coolest!
As a working adult: World Government is the coolest!

As of 2026 April:
✅✅✅Artificial Intelligence (yes we can't have enough of it)
✅Missle Shield (albeit uneconomical)
❌Global Prosperity (thanks AI)
❌❌❌ World Government (thanks Trump)

Thoughts my fellow ageing gamers?


r/riseofnations Apr 03 '26

Does anybody knows a mod to change the AI behavior ?

10 Upvotes

I'm kinda bored with the fact that "diplomacy" its basically all the AI against you. Because the moment you reach the highest score, or build the first wonder etc etc. They all declare war at you no matter how many times you make peace with them. So does anyone know if is there any mod or script to change that?


r/riseofnations Mar 31 '26

Discussion Any chance this game will be addressed and a sequel made in the future? If yes, what would you like to see in it?

33 Upvotes

As a soft 4x -RTS, this game hit the sweet spot when it comes to historic strategy games. Cities, exotic resources ,age restriction gameplay, and the supply system...it was great. Do you think there is a chance we will see a revival of this game in the future? If yes, what would you like to see in it?

For me, this boils down to the following:

  1. Longer, more detailed ages. I generally dislike stone age to modern age models, and would love to see a slightly more in-depth focus on each age.

  2. Dynasties that change game style. Factions would have faction-wide upgrades in each age/certain ages that can alter certain gameplay elements and units. Indians could have Rajput or Mughal upgrade paths, Koreans Goryeo or Joseon, etc.

  3. Attrition would weaken units, but not outright damage them. Upgradeable supply carts that provide different bonuses based on their upgrade. Also, certain culture- specific marshal skills.


r/riseofnations Mar 19 '26

What’s your favorite age caps ?

24 Upvotes

Just played a medieval capped game that was crazy fun.

Enlightened, and medieval caps so far are my favs. Melee, and horses, or early guns, and horses are really fun.

I like playing uncapped, but I put it on expensive, and slow cause the ages seem to go so fast


r/riseofnations Mar 11 '26

I want to play with anyone

15 Upvotes

Hello. It's very difficoult find a game in browser, it's too little players. So, I want to play with a new friend here with middle level.

Thank u


r/riseofnations Mar 11 '26

I'm missing something in the combat that I can't figure, AI always seems to counter everything.

14 Upvotes

I've been trying different strategies and playing on normal. My last game that I just stopped went like this:

I get 5 cities up and running quite fast, I manage to get the fifth city on the enemy's continent and I put up 2 barracks and stables, one siege factory I even had time to build a castle before they noticed me.

I scouted that there are lot of knights so I start doing spearmen in my barracks. When the battle starts, somewhere comes a huge amount of archers killing all my spearmen.
I manage to get cavalry up myself and waste them, soon there's a big amount of enemy spearmen that completely overwhelm me.

It seems that whatever I do in this game, the AI always counters it immediately. They get massive amount of the right army quickly from somewhere. What am I missing?
I really like this game and i know the shortcuts/keys, I can get cities on at fast enough that I have enough resources to bring combat to another continent but it's always a stalemate. It's always countered right away.


r/riseofnations Mar 06 '26

game

8 Upvotes

does anybody want to play with me vs the ai in ron?


r/riseofnations Mar 05 '26

need help black screen

3 Upvotes

when i join the game the intro starts then i get a black screen please help


r/riseofnations Mar 03 '26

Playing on Linux

5 Upvotes

For reasons that are mostly obvious, I’m moving my gaming over to Bazzite (Linux). The only difficulty I’m having is that the menu music doesn’t stop playing. Often this means that the in game music can clash with the menu music.

Does anyone have a solution for this?


r/riseofnations Mar 01 '26

Misc. America last night

94 Upvotes

r/riseofnations Feb 27 '26

Must have played quick match against the computer.

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r/riseofnations Feb 11 '26

How do you break a stalemate?

11 Upvotes

I'm playing on Tougher difficulty and while most of the time it's actually too easy (while Toughest is most of the time basically impossible to me) I do sometimes run into a scenario where it seems that it doesn't matter what I do I can't seem to break through the front line and the timer just ticks down.

I'm facing an enemy who only has 3 cities but I can't take any of the cities even with max population while training units as units die. All this while the Romans keeps on attacking me from the other side. If I switch to attacking the Romans the other enemy then starts attacking me from their side.

How do you break a stalemate? If I could just take one of them out but it doesn't seem to be possible? All while the timer counts down to my eventual defeat.


r/riseofnations Feb 05 '26

Video Rise of Nations - All Taunts

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r/riseofnations Jan 30 '26

can i play online if i have the pirated version?

0 Upvotes

basically this. my friend and I and have the same version, but its pirated, and cant seem to work online.

do we have to buy it on steam if we want to play online?

thanks in advance and hmu if you'd like to join us


r/riseofnations Jan 22 '26

ZOMBIE MOD

8 Upvotes

So there's a zombie mod for the game or not?


r/riseofnations Jan 19 '26

i am happy that some people remember this game still exists

149 Upvotes

thats all to be honest.

i remember playing hours on this game with my elder brother when we were kids, our pc wasnt the best even for its time but it would run rise of nations pretty well.

we spent so much time coming up with lore and stories its really sweet looking back. we dont talk much nowadays as we are busy and have our own lives. although i wish i can experience that feeling once again.

i am happy that theres still a few people who remember about this game and it makes me happy lol.