Patch 1.03 is a patch for Age of Empires III: The WarChiefs.
New features[]
- New random map, Ozarks.
Client fixes[]
- Fixed instant conversion bug that allowed War Chiefs 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[]
- Spanish
- Rodelero hand attack reduced to 12, cover attacks reduced appropriately.
- Shipment bonus changed to .73
- War Dog 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%
- Germans
- 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
- Colonial Age Jaguar card reduced to 5
- Portuguese
- Organ Guns get +10% damage, +2 range, and +4 LOS
- Ottomans
- Abus Gunners get 0.75 damage vs. artillery
- Abus Gunners get 1.5 bonus damage vs. heavy infantry
- Abus Gunners Ranged Resistance reduced to 20%
- Sioux
- Colonial Age 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.
