Wars of Liberty Mod : Getting started

In this guide I will explain all you need to know to get started with this amazing mod. First , I will explain what the mod is all about .

I will then fully explain how to install and update the mod correctly. This is very important. Many people get errors when installing mods for AOE3 and as a community we are unfortunate not to have the steam workshop. There is a simple way to install and add WoL to steam and still be able to play Vanilla, TWC and TAD.

About Wars of Liberty

Welcome to the 19th century: The American colonies have revolted, gained their independence and they are now nations. The Natives have resisted colonization and struggle to keep their identities, the ancient Asian civilizations are now an active part of the world scenario and have to play their cards right to protect themselves, and in the Balkans, people fight for their independence from once powerful empires. There was one spot on Earth, however, that was ignored for a long time... We're at the modern era and all Empires have focused their attention on this long forgotten, but now desirable, region...Africa

Look at all the content Wars of Liberty adds !

• 40+ Civilizations
  
• 60+ World Maps
  
• New Gameplay features
  
• Incredible Music
  
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• Easy to install and update
  
• Supports online play through ESO and Gameranger
  
• The mod never stops growing ! New content will be added in future updates
  
  Take a look at the intro video
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Check out the Official website here !
  http://aoe3wol.com
  
  Check out the Official Youtube here !
  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0ZcTchkeIipkPFHqkkcvAA/featured[/url
  
  I bet by now you will want to install this amazing mod ! Please read the next section where I will cover this in detail.
  

How to Install and Update Wars of Liberty

To install Wars of Liberty correctly there are a few small steps to do before installation. The method I personally use allows me to install and play WoL whilst still being able to play Vanilla, Warcheifs and Asian Dynasties. I recommend you follow this method if you wish to continue playing all versions as the mod will overwrite original game files. Please note this installation is for Windows .

In order to install Wars of Liberty, just download the installer and install it as you would install any application. Although, there is a small difference between installing WoL and installing most programs: when asked for the destination location for WoL, you need to choose a folder that contains a proper AoE3 installation, otherwise, you’ll get errors about missing files when trying to play WoL

If you have the normal AoE3 version installed in your PC (that is, if you didn’t use Steam to download and install AoE3), then it’s likely located at C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\Age of Empires III, but, if you have the Steam version of AoE3, you might be able to find it C:\Program Files\Steam\SteamApps\common\Age of Empires 3\bin.

:!!: Also, if you use a 64-bit operating system, don’t forget to replace “Program Files” by “Program Files (x86)”!

First , before installing. we need to make a copy of 1 file.

• Go to your installation directory as explained above.
  
• Make a copy of the 'bin' folder and leave it in your install directory.
  
• Rename this folder to something like 'binWOL' or 'warsoflibertybin'
  
• You will now install WoL into this file.
  
  Download the installer here
  http://aoe3wol.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=171[/url
  
  In order to use the latest updater, you need to have the Java Runtime Enviroment installed in your PC. You can download it at https://www.java.com/en/download/
  
  If you have installed Wars of Liberty correctly, after running the updater, a message box will show up asking you to confirm the path in which WoL is installed. If it matches with the one you have chosen to install WoL, just click in “Yes” and the updater will do the rest of the job!
  
  Please note: I am not a member of Wars of Liberty Team, I am just a commmunity member . If you have issues with bugs or errors, please post in the official forums here http://aoe3wol.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=9&sid=c91ab7de9a575ba0af7e32728f0f898b

[Gekko]

this is really outdated lol

[Majestic]

Every time I use the installer, I get up to the select destination location bit but when I press 'next' it says something about not being able to find a TAD installation and that it couldnt automatically detect an AOE3 installation, does anyone know what im doing wrong??

[FUb4R]

A very nice guide dude, thanks a lot...and also it would be good a guide to solve the problem to connect to ESO and play multiplayer mode.

[MacquePanoramix]

I figured out, try using 7zip

[MacquePanoramix]

Same, also tells me to chose an app

[maxencecwilkinson]

hello, when i try to open the installer it refuses to and tells me i need to choose an app to run the installer. how do i fix this?

[Syresian]

@Arkantos hm no, maybe try messaging someone on the moddb page (like one of the modders) for aid?

[Riceman]

Anyone getting a textbox with a red x when they try to start the game?

[Danielsahn]

aoe3 won't let me install wol, says to ggo to default app settings when i copied bin folder to c drive already.

[Lamp In A Suit]

On the site it says they have a new download where it doesn't overwrite the original AoE3 installation.