How to find information for troubleshooting with Support

Contents

• Steam ID
• Gamertag
• DxDiag
• Crash logs
• Save game and recorded game files
• Screenshot
• Other helpful information

Steam ID

Use the steps below to find your numeric Steam ID. This is often need instead of the Steam username since it is unique for each player.

1. Launch the Steam app.
2. Click on your Profile in the top right corner
3. Select Account Details in the drop down menu.
4. Check for your Steam ID which should be listed at the top of the page, right below [Your Username's] Account details.

Gamertag

Use the steps below to find your Microsoft Gamertag.

1. Go to Xbox.com.
2. Click Sign In on the top right corner and log into your Microsoft Account.
3. Your Gamertag will now be displayed in the top right corner.

DxDiag

Another important bit of information to provide is your DxDiag report, which provides an overview of your hardware, your driver versions, and other important information about your computer. Here’s how to generate a DxDiag report;

1. Press the Windows key.
2. Type dxdiag and select the ‘Run Command’ result.
3. Let the tool run and generate a report.
4. In the tool, select ‘Save All Information’ and save the file as a .txt file.

Crash logs

There are several different logs you should include whenever you encounter a crash, disconnect, or other technical issue:

These files can sometimes be too large to send through email. If so please upload them to a hosting service and include a link with your email. Here are a few we recommend.

• OneDrive

Save game and recorded game files

Here’s how to find and share your save game or recorded game file:

1. Launch Age IV.
2. Click the Load button on the title screen.
3. Click the Open Saved Games Folder button. This will automatically open an explorer menu.
4. Find the file of the Replay or Save Game where the issue occurred.

Screenshot

Sending a screenshot, can give Support additional context for the issue. There are two different ways to take a screenshot on Windows 10/11.

• Select the Start, enter snipping tool, then select Snipping Tool from the results.
• Press Windows logo key + Shift + S

For options on working with the screenshot, visit the Use Snipping Tool to capture screenshots help article.

The following details are also very helpful to include in your ticket:

1. Are you using a VPN?
2. What antivirus are you using?
3. Do you see any error messages when the issue occurs?
4. Are there any steps that reproduce the issue reliably, or specific actions that cause it to occur?
5. What version number is showing on the main menu screen?
6. Are you using any mods with the game?