AOE-II AoE2DE Arena Games (Spectated)

[kc_Ereon]

As we don't have the option to download AoE2DE recorded game files from anywhere #thxDE, I decided to at least upload files from games that I spectated and casted.

Edit: I will try to keep this post updated, feel free to remind me!

 

Downgrade:
Search for

 <appid> <depotid> [<target manifestid>] [<delta manifestid>]

on here:
https://steamdb.info/depot/813784/manifests/ (ty: withmorten)

and use the command and do everything from here:
https://www.reddit.com/r/Steam/comments/611h5e/guide_how_to_download_older_versions_of_a_game_on/ (ty: TriRem)

 

[kc_Ereon]

Robo posted smth like this before, but I think he had written another depotid without old manifests.
Will try this one, thx @simonsanone

 

[kc_Ereon]

@simonsanone I tdownloaded ManifestID 2568705400493467351 from steamdb as described on reddit and replaced the files. Still not working though, I can't watch old recorded games, just the new ones. There doesn't seem to be a big difference between the files I downloaded and the current ones.
Im thankful for any additional information/hints/ecs

 

[klnek]

@simonsanone I tdownloaded ManifestID 2568705400493467351 from steamdb as described on reddit and replaced the files. Still not working though, I can't watch old recorded games, just the new ones. There doesn't seem to be a big difference between the files I downloaded and the current ones.
Im thankful for any additional information/hints/ecs

I think you need to download from the depot "Phoenix Content", as that is, where the .exe file is located. The manifests for this depot are here: https://steamdb.info/depot/813781/manifests/
The files you downloaded are some game resources files, and they didn't change from the 21st January patch.

 

[HappyLeaves]

This is really great, thank you for posting the recs. Hope more people can do this!

 

[kc_Ereon]

I think you need to download from the depot "Phoenix Content", as that is, where the .exe file is located. The manifests for this depot are here: https://steamdb.info/depot/813781/manifests/
The files you downloaded are some game resources files, and they didn't change from the 21st January patch.

Thx for your answer @klnek
Can you tell me how to download let's say this depot: Link: 5450739372536640070
I tried that via Steam Console before, but it gave me an error saying something like "this is not available".

 

[klnek]

Thx for your answer @klnek
Can you tell me how to download let's say this depot: Link: 5450739372536640070
I tried that via Steam Console before, but it gave me an error saying something like "this is not available".

Apparently since a recent Steam update, you can't download depots with older manifests 24. But there is a workaround.

Check the latest comments in the link below:

Steam Community :: Guide :: How to Downgrade Game Version

OUTDATED GUIDE The method and images explained in this guide might no longer work & outdated, please refer to the comments section below for updated steps. Thank you everyone who shared their w

steamcommunity.com

 

[kc_Ereon]

Apparently since a recent Steam update, you can't download depots with older manifests 24. But there is a workaround.
Check the latest comments in the link below:

Steam Community :: Guide :: How to Downgrade Game Version

OUTDATED GUIDE The method and images explained in this guide might no longer work & outdated, please refer to the comments section below for updated steps. Thank you everyone who shared their w

steamcommunity.com

Crap, that looks like a lot of work. Im assuming you're referring to StepS' comment. Thx for everything klnek!

Spoiler: Comment

15. Feb
Yes, you can (and should) use Depot Downloader, however you have to provide login details and not everyone might like that, so I'm posting an alternative way.

15. Feb.
Here is a step-by-step guide on disabling the downgrade protection manually using Cheat Engine:
1. Run Cheat Engine.
2. File -> Open Process -> Steam
3. Set the right-hand settings to the following:
- "Memory Scan Options": steamclient.dll (just keep pressing S when the drop-down is open to iterate through each and find it quicker)
- "Value Type": Array of byte
- "Hex": checked
- "Writable": unchecked (!)
- "Array of byte": D0 84 C0 0F 85 2E FF FF FF
4. Click "First Scan". You should get a single Address and the searched Value next to it.
5. Right-click the Value -> Change value of selected address
6. Enter new value: D0 84 C0 E9 2F FF FF FF 90
7. Click OK. Done. You can now exit Cheat Engine and are able to downgrade games without the "Manifest not available" error, until you exit Steam. Continue through the guide as before.

You will have to do this every time Steam is started, until I make an automated DLL for this. Stay tuned

13. Feb.
Heads up: This no longer works as of the 2020/02/12 update. The Steam client will now actively prevent downloading depots with older manifests (with the "Manifest not available" error). The latest manifest is still downloadable, however.
It appears to have been an intentional change. However, because it is a client-side check, it can probably be bypassed (might have to resort to steam_cmd).
Make sure to backup your older version of Steam.
https://steamcommunity.com/news/post/2578810848681010206

 

[Dobbs351]

Honk honk

 

[kc_Ereon]

Added 037 to 063, probably only April games can be watched with the current patch

 

[kc_Ereon]

Added 7 more games, enjoy as long as you can (before the next Update/Patch arrives) #thxDE

 

[derpina276]

Got one for u kc, not my proudest game tbh but it sure as hell was a fun one 11, its on the new patch so malay was pretty buggy i found out ..

 

[ElicaSarmiento]

Que genial, me encanta mucho

 

[kc_Ereon]

001 to 092 uploaded, but not many games can still be spectated I guess ... #OldPatchesAsBetasSeemSoEasyToAdd #thxDE