------AGE OF EMPIRES------ ------DEFINITIVE EDITION------ -FORGOTTEN EMPIRES- Technical Director Matt Pritchard Project Lead Bert Beeckman Creative Director Alexander Flegler Engineering Barry Irvine Emil Marinov Jake Simpson Mike Chilton Mikko Tapio Partonen Peter Tengg Raymi Mario Klingers Rebecca Heineman Rich Geldreich Art Alexander Boerner Alexander Rotter Amy Winkler Andrey Andreev Andy De Pooter Chris Morton Jorge Ageitos Sebastian Bretthauer Vanessa Flegler Yanislav Andreev AI Marius Beck UI Design Peter Piepenburg Sound & Music Vitalis Eirich Campaigns & Scenarios Cedric Van de Sande - Lead Ramsey Abdulrahim Sam Levin Business Management Ryan Shepherd Localization Eva Navarrete - Lead Aerin Yost Daniel Pereira Duy "Shiva" Huynh Filippo Gemmellaro Harman Singh Manuel Fernandez Martin Entenmann Mo Na Natsuko Kudo Neelima Samaiya Pierre Houze Stepan Obraztsov Quality Assurance & Playtesting Charlie Harbord - Lead Emil Marinov Ivan Kirichenko Marius Beck Stepan Obraztsov Special Thanks Jefferson Davis Troy Hetzler Matthew Turk Emilia Flegler Raelyn Shepherd Remington Shepherd Cliff Kang Misty Loreen Thomas "HellStriker" Nijman Timothy "hoh0dfx" Kousemaker Lutz "Alkhalim" Goers David "AKC_Pico" Van Beveren -MICROSOFT STUDIOS- GLOBAL PUBLISHING TEAM PRODUCTION Executive Producer Earnest Yuen Senior Producer Tim C. Fritz Senior Producer Justin Robey ENGINEERING Principal Software Engineer Russ Almond Software Engineers Andrea Schiel Kelly Wilson Todd Heckel Additional Software Engineers Andrew Schnickel Arun Rao Jeffrey S. Blazier (Dextor) Joel Pritchett DESIGN Design Director Adam Isgreen Senior Narrative Designer Noble Smith ART Senior Art Director Han Randhawa Technical Art Director Royal Winchester AUDIO Audio Director Todd Masten USER RESEARCH Senior User Researcher Deborah Hendersen User Researcher Todd Kelly LOCALIZATION Localization Program Manager Yumiko Murphy COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT Community Strategy Lead Jennifer Paige Community Managers Joe Homes (Mod Squad Inc) Jennifer Godwin (Metaverse MOD Squad Inc) GLOBAL PUBLISHING MANAGEMENT TEAM General Manager Shannon Loftis Head of Production Jorg Neumann Creative Director Ken Lobb Director of Technology Brian Stone Head of Art Paul Amer Head of Audio Kristofor Mellroth Creative Director Joseph Staten Director of Business Operations Julie DiRamio Global Head of Consumer Engagement Torrie Dorrell GLOBAL MARKETING Global Marketing Directors John Dongelmans Bryan Koski Senior Global Product Manager Lisa Humphries Senior Marketing Manager Steven Dodson (GAMES) PUBLIC RELATIONS Communications Director, Microsoft Studios Regan O'Leary Senior Communications Manager, Microsoft Studios Shon Damron Assembly PR for Microsoft Studios Thierry Nguyen (Assembly) Ken Zhang (Assembly) BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Business Manager Will McCahill BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Business Development Manager Michael Schauble RELEASE MANAGEMENT Release Managers Erin Schauble Jim Pekola Kevin Carberry (Insight Global Inc) MICROSOFT STUDIOS QUALITY Microsoft Test Lead Jeffrey R. Stephens EXPERIS TEST TEAM Director, Game Testing Services Gavin Kennedy (Experis) Sr. Test Manager Chris Cromwell (Experis) Test Lead John Garren (Experis) SDET Lead Lyndon Moore (Experis) Software Test Engineer Ivan Fix (Experis) Rise Lugo (Experis) Jack A. E. Wilson (Experis) Timothy Ollivant (Experis) Test Associates Bailey Lanier (Experis) Brad Chapin (Experis) Brett L. Smythe (Experis) Christopher Case (Experis) Dashon Arthur (Experis) Ethan Houle (Experis) Evan Griffiths (Experis) Gregory Luktanov (Experis) Jess Reed (Experis) Josh Hurley (Experis) Joshua Bone-Christian (Experis) Karen Eskridge-Wilks (Experis) Kris Kenney (Experis) Matthew Taylor (Experis) Michael Meritt (Experis) Michael Shields (Experis) Mona Moore (Experis) Niko Taitano (Experis) Roger Hansen (Experis) Ryan Bowles (Experis) Ryan Chamberlain (Experis) Ryan K. Sturges (Experis) Spencer Smith (Experis) Timmy Stanford (Experis) Tom Nesler (Experis) Travis Andresen (Experis) MICROSOFT LOCALIZATION Localization Operations Manager Yasmine Nelson International Project Manager Sarah Huschle (Lionbridge Game Services) International Project Engineer Michael Jennings (Lionbridge Game Services) Localization Project Manager Camille Janinet (Lionbridge Game Services) Localization Audio Producer Adam Croft (Lionbridge Game Services) Localization Audio Director Richard Saadat (Lionbridge Game Services) Localization QA Project Manager Justin Hartsfield (Experis) Localization Test Project Manager Konrad Lesiak (Lionbridge Game Services) Localization Test Lead Michal Stepien (Lionbridge Game Services) Test Associate (Italian) Filippo Colombo (Lionbridge Game Services) Test Associate (German) Bartlomiej Jesionkiewicz (Lionbridge Game Services) Test Associate (Chinese Simplified) Lu Mengkun (Lionbridge Game Services) Test Associate (Portuguese Brazilian) Gabriel Gliwic (Lionbridge Game Services) Test Associate (Spanish Mexican) Miguel Barragan Castro (Lionbridge Game Services) Test Associate (Spanish) Diego Fernandez Rodriguez (Lionbridge Game Services) Test Associate (French) Luc Maffre (Lionbridge Game Services) Test Associate (Japanese) Masaki Saito (Lionbridge Game Services) Test Associate (Chinese Traditional) Si-Cai Lin (Lionbridge Game Services) Test Associate (Korean) Youtaek Park (Lionbridge Game Services) Test Associate (Russian) Roman Lebedynets (Lionbridge Game Services) Test Associate (Hindi) Vikash Kumar (Lionbridge Game Services) Test Associate (Vietnamese) Bao Ngoc Doan (Lionbridge Game Services) SHIELD COMPATIBILITY LAB Program Manager Paul H. Gradwohl (Experis) Lab Manager Vince Loughney (Experis) Lab Technician Dallas Holmstead (Experis) Multiplayer Lead Alex Hunte (Experis) Configuration Lead Mimi Guarino (Experis) Photosensitivity & Epilepsy Lead Chris Carleson (Experis) First Party Devices Lead Matt Igaz (Experis) Research & Development Lead Rob Brown (Experis) R&D Engineer Nicholas Starner (Experis) Technical Testers David Hendrickson (Experis) Greg Hernandez (Experis) Jake Anderson (Experis) Michael Quiban (Experis) Miles Cooper (Experis) Pedro Rosario-Valentin (Experis) Ryan Zalewski (Experis) Sarah Baker (Experis) Sean Taylor (Experis) Taylor Simmons (Experis) Thomas Allen (Experis) CELA Senior Attorney Nick Morgan (CELA) Senior Paralegal Carla Woo (CELA) FINANCE Finance Manager Zak Belisle PLATFORM RELEASE MANAGEMENT Release Managers Brian Weiss Ben Robinson MICROSOFT STUDIOS THANKS: Aaron Greenberg Ada Duan Adam Young Barb Espejo Bart Malagon Ramirez Clayton Vaught Deanne Adams Diego Garzon Ferdinand Schober James Cadd Jeremiah Armstrong (Insight Global) Jimmy Bischoff Laura Hamilton (CELA) Karl Stricker Kyle Miller Michael Mann Noah Musler Pamela Wang (Mod Squad Inc) Phil Spencer Rick Lockyear Scott Dell'Osso Tim Stuart Aaron Brindell (Experis) Ahmad J. Chohan (Experis) Andrew Franklin Rick Lockyear Ben Farley (Experis) Brian Canning (Experis) Carol Stearns (Experis) David Eddy (Experis) Frank Criscione (Experis) Jake Gomez (Experis) Julie Loucks (Experis) Kevin Finck (Experis) Mark Medlock (Experis) Muthuvalli Chockalingam (Experis) Stephen VanWambeck (Experis) Tom Dieterich (Experis) -AGE OF EMPIRES DEFINITIVE EDITION SOUNDTRACK- All tracks composed by Todd Masten and Semitone Media Group. Gray Skies composed by Vitalis Eirich, Todd Masten, and Semitone Media Group. All tracks orchestrated by Todd Masten with additional orchestration by David Christiansen. -ORCHESTRAL RECORDING- Produced by Dynamedion Session Manager: Marcell Kelemen Session Producer: David Christiansen Orchestration: David Christiansen Additional Orchestration: Martin Batchelar Orchestra: Filmharmonic Orchestra Prague (Managed by Petr Pycha) Tonmeister: Holger Busse, GENUIN recording group Recording Engineer: Vitek Kral Editing: Christopher Tarnow -CAMPAIGN NARRATOR- Michael Corby Gallegos -ASOBO STUDIO- CEOs Sebastien Wloch David Dedeine Production Brice Davin Olivia Forni Fabrice Chaland Programming Lionel Fuentes Martial Bossard Alain Guyet Adrien Courtazelles Audrey Legeai Clement Gregoire Selmar Kok -CODE MYSTICS- Jeff Vavasour George Phillips Peter Phillips ------AGE OF EMPIRES------ ------THE RISE OF ROME------ -ENSEMBLE STUDIOS- Design Sandy "Sandyman" Petersen Programming Tim "Timotron" Deen - Lead Angelo "Desperado" Laudon Dave "Bigdog" Pottinger Matt "The Optimizer" Pritchard Paul "Winter" Bettner Art Scott "Strokin_Ace" Winsett - Lead Duane "Saint" Santos Duncan "Reverend" McKissick Herb "HellWood" Ellwood Thonny "Sir Anthonny" Namuonglo Sound Chris "Chris O' Rama" Rippy - Lead Music Stephen "Big Al" Rippy - Lead David "Ripman" Rippy Admin Nellie "Nellinator" Sherman Business Bob Wallace Brian "Bad Moon" Moon Production Harter "HarterFaster" Ryan - Lead Brian "Ryujin" Sullivan Tony "Bossman" Goodman Scenarios Bruce "Bruck" Shelley Chris "Chris O' Rama" Rippy Greg "DeathShrimp" Street Quality Assurance & Playtesting Chris "Torgo" Campbell - Lead Chea "T_R_U_C_K" O'Neill Chris "VD" Van Doren Don "Fork Boy" Gagen David "Milkman Dan" Lewis Ian "Fish" Fischer John "McBane" Evanson Mark "Mark-o Polo" Terrano Mario "PlasticBrain" Grimani Sean "Lord Soth" Wolff Trey "Yert" Taylor Web Support Mike "Archangel" McCart -MICROSOFT- Program Management Tim "SlasherZ" Znamenacek Ian "Bubs" Buck Product Planner Edward "Ace" Ventura Product Manager Chris "Diceman" Di Cesare Technical Support Lead Steve "Kasman" Kastner Test Leads James "Hannibal" Evans Mark "Acheron" Thomas Testers Jason "Jagermeister" Brown Carl "Toad" Bystrom Francis "Dionysus" Crick Jeremy "Germ" Hill Andy "KrazyMaus" Kriger James "Hammur" Mayo Josie "Luna" Nutter Eric "Stinger" Spunaugle Luis "Mean Vegan" Barriga AAS Recon Team Hardware Configuration Team: Paul "Mr. Happypants" Gradwohl Harold "Sparky" Ryan Playtest Team Darin "Fletch" Boe Robert "SipSip" Howg Paul "Simba" Skavland Juan-Lee "MasterP" Pang Japanese Localization Tester: Chris "Manekineko" Ganje Beta Coordinator Matt ">Mega-Man<" Alderman User Education Writer Kelly Bell Editor Amy "Amochka" Robison Print Designer JoAnne "SnoWhite" Williams Digital Artist Connie Braat User Education Manager Jo Tyo Localization Managers Laurence K. Smith Peter "Krusty" Connelly Paul "Gooner" Delany Yukos "Sensha" Yoshida Setup Development Rich "Belzar" Eizenhoefer Chris "Cornholio" Haddan Art Director Douglas "Urich" Herring Product Unit Manager Stuart "Yoda" Moulder Program Manager Lead Alan "Von Krunk" Hartman Test Manager Matt "UncleDaddy" Gradwohl Development Manager Craig "Dr. Doom" Henry Legal Jeff Koontz In Memoriam: Mrs. Donis Herrington Dr. James R. Herrington Dr. Jared M. Dunn Dr. Philip C. Hopper Mrs. Vera Mae Beasley Christos "fire14" Tsollis Special Thanks To... All of the Angels at Heaven's Web All the Zone Sysops Ben's Half-Yard House Chewy Cookie's Glen Hart Greedy Smurf Greg Langston Jill, Dad, Mom, Sam, Ben, - Rex, Ren, Roxy and Spikey. Joe's Body Shop (Galveston Shop) Joe Firmage John Boog-Scott John Calhoun Julie Ryan Kevin "Dr. Cosmic" McMullan Marisol "Queen of America" Timm Mike and Charlotte McKissick Parents Rippy Peggy Woodhouse Roggans Everywhere Romulus and Remus Simi Suetonius Stormy the Wonder Dog The Coke Dude Tania Rippy Thad Chapman The Extremely Gracious and - Talented Staff at the Phathouse Trayc Claybrook ------AGE OF EMPIRES------ -ENSEMBLE STUDIOS- Design Rick "Mr. Grinch" Goodman - Lead Bruce "Bruck" Shelley Brian "Ronin" Sullivan Programming Angelo "Desperado" Laudon - Lead Tim "Timotron" Deen Mark "CommWeasel" Terrano Dave "Bigdog" Pottinger Matt "The Optimizer" Pritchard David "DaveTGit" Lewis Mickey Kaywick Bill Schofield Art Brad "The Crow" Crow - Lead Scott "Strokin_Ace" Winsett Thonny "Sir Anthonny" Namuonglo Sean "Lord Soth" Wolff Duncan "ArchAngel" McKissick Don "Fork Boy" Gagen Herb "HellWood" Ellwood Duane "Saint" Santos David Deen Sound Chris "Chris O' Rama" Rippy Music David "Ripman" Rippy Stephen "Big Al" Rippy Scenarios & Testing Ian "Fish" Fischer John "McBane" Evanson Sandy "Sandyman" Petersen Harter "Harterfaster" Ryan Admin Joyce Butler Nellie "Nellinator" Sherman Public Relations Jackie "Rookie" Chapman Business John Boog-Scott Thad Chapman John Calhoun Bob Wallace Production Tony "Bossman" Goodman -MICROSOFT- Test Chris "Cornholio" Haddan - Test Lead Brian "Khazim" Bennink - Test Manager James "Hannibal" Evans Scott "Vril" Gerlach Mark "Acheron" Thomas Christopher "Duckman" Liu II Sean "Pilgrim" Kellogg Shelina "SuperMom" Gowani Harold "Sparky" Ryan - Configuration Tester Paul "Happypants" Gradwohl - Configuration Tester User Education Jo Tyo - User Assistance Manager Kelly Bell - User Assistance Writer Amy "amochka" Robison - Editor Help Thomas Simmons - Testing and Help Builder Connie Braat - Help Art Localization Laurence Krzemien-Smith Graphic Layout and Design JoAnne Williams - Print Layout and Design Jennifer Epps - User Assistance Art Director Setup Craig "Doom" Henry - Development Manager Leigh Kellogg - Setup Design and Art Douglas Herring - Setup Art Director Rich Eizenhoefer - Setup Developer Beta Coordinator Andy "TribeMaster" Wood Technical Support Lead Steve Kastner Overhead Tim "Slasher Z" Znamenacek - Program Manager Edward "Ace" Ventura - Product Planner David Hufford - Public Relations Chris "Diceman" DiCesare - Marketing Stuart "Yoda" Moulder - Product Unit Manager Ed Fries - General Manager Special Thanks To... All the family members and significant others for giving us support. All the supporting members of Ensemble Corporation Randy Geyer and the boys from BSS All our friends at Microsoft An extra thanks to Michael D. McCart of www.heavenweb.com Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences Alanis Morissette apple II Art Harris Avalon Hill Assyrian Archers Barbara Shelley Barry Sullivan Beavis and Butthead Ben Franklin Beth Johnson Big Daddy Bigdogs Bill Fulton Bill Gates, Pete Higgins, Robbie Bach Blizzard Boston Market Brent Rippy Bud Light and the Born on date... Can I draw you a beer Norm? No, I know what they look like. Just pour me one. Chewy Chris "I Like Mustard" Adkins Chris "VD" Van Doren Chris Roberts Cyrille Artho Danan Davis Darlene Widner David L. and Sandy Pottinger Deborah Dennis Dorothy Sullivan E3 Award Fansites (our heros) Ferrari of Dallas General Pinochet George Lucas Greedy Smurf Helen Hallier Historical Simulation Society Iron Crown Enterprises Jeff "web guy" Ottinger Jennifer Schlickbernd John Hoskin John Rogers John Romero Karen Fearon-Barr (spelling?) Kelly Terrano Kori Brown Kristen Pottinger Laura, Mark, and Zachary Laudon Lee, Sue and Kim Lisa Pritchard Lynn Hillger Mike "Big Gator" Crow ...Cuz ya neva know! Mike and Charlotte McKissick Monaco MSC_Nova Peggy, Rebecca and Ned Woodhouse Phil and Nancy Hopper Pizza Plato Gordo R. and M. Winsett Rich Geldreich Jr. Richard Nixon Rick Lockyear Ritsuko Wada Robert Dawson Robert Miles Rogue Entertainment for testing S. and D. Crow Sandman's Age of Empires Page Shannon Ellwood Shipload's Ultimate Age of Empires Site Sid Meier Soulman's Barbecue SPI Star Wars Steve Meyer Tania Rippy The "lucky" beta testers... You guys are great. The AAS Recon Team The Art Institute of Dallas The Coke Dude The dinner delivery services The Internet Gaming Zone Developers The Lodge The Page of Empires Those who brought us into this world and chose not to take us out. Todd Porter Tom Gandey Trayc Claybrook and our future Furious Woz And an extra special thanks to the hundreds of people we did not mention.