Experience the Excitement of AoE 3rd Edition - Now Available on Amazon!

Thread starter thankz
Start date Feb 19, 2015

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The highly anticipated 3rd Edition of AoE is now available for pre-order on Amazon, set to release on April 9th. Enthusiasts express excitement about the updates and improvements in the new edition after 20 years. Users are encouraged to share their thoughts once they receive their copies. The community is eager to discuss the changes and enhancements in the book. Overall, the release is generating significant buzz among fans.

Feb 19, 2015

thankz

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0521809266/?tag=pfamazon01-20

it's been 20 years, can't wait to get my copy!

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Feb 19, 2015

berkeman

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Very cool. Sounds like a nice update to the book. Let us know what you think!

Mar 31, 2015

Windadct

Was going to post another notice and found this thread-- looks to be available April 9th...Can be pre-ordered now.

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