User manual GAMES PC AGE OF MYTHOLOGY

[. . . ] TO Cycle through event notifications Cycle through idle villagers Cycle through idle military units Cycle through heroes Cycle through Barracks, Markets, Archery Ranges, etc. Center view on selected unit Assign group number to units Select group assigned to this number Select this group in addition to currently selected units Display detailed help Display improvements Display objectives Display score Display chat menu Display tribute menu Display diplomacy menu Quicksave Quickload Display in-game menu Display game time Capture screenshots Select all units of one type Garrison selected unit(s) Delete selected unit or building Pause game Display chat interface Select Town Center PRESS Middle mouse button or HOME key PERIOD (. ) key COMMA (, ) key SLASH (/) key CTRL+B, CTRL+X, CTRL+A SPACEBAR CTRL + 1-9 1-9 SHIFT + 1-9 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 CTRL+F12 Double-click a unit of that type ALT + right-click building DELETE key PAUSE key ENTER key H CLICK A VILLAGER/ ULFSARK, THEN Press E Press F Press T TO Build House Build Farm Build Temple Get the strategy guide from Sybex! 0902 Part No. X09-14063 Safety Warning About Photosensitive Seizures A very small percentage of people may experience a seizure when exposed to certain visual images, including flashing lights or patterns that may appear in video games. Even people who have no history of seizures or epilepsy may have an undiagnosed condition that can cause these "photosensitive epileptic seizures" while watching video games. [. . . ] Place the pointer over a god's portrait to view a description of how that god benefits your civilization. Combat Now that you have assembled a fighting force, it's time to test it on the battlefield. Select a military unit and then right-click an enemy unit or building to attack. In Age of Mythology you can group units into armies by using group banners. Group banners give quick control over units. Archaic Age This is the typical starting age in Age of Mythology. In this age, your civilization is very basic. Constructing a temple allows you to advance to the Classical Age. To assign units to group banners Classical Age Heroic Age Select the units to group, and then right-click a furled group banner in the top-left corner of the screen. The selected units are now grouped under the banner that has unfurled. To select these units collectively, click the group banner to which you have assigned them. To add more units to a banner, select them, hold down <SHIFT> and right-click the banner. To send your army into battle, click their group banner, and then right-click an enemy unit or building to attack. As your civilization advances, new military buildings can be built and more powerful military units can be created. Advancing to the Classical Age means that you have begun assembling your pantheon. To advance to the Heroic Age, you need to build an Armory. Advancing to the Heroic Age means your civilization can expand its population limit by constructing Town Centers on settlements. Stockpile more food and gold and build a Market to advance. Mythic Age The Mythic Age is the pinnacle of your civilization. All buildings and improvements are available, including a Wonder. 12 13 Researching Improvements Improvements can give your civilization an edge over your enemies. Technological advances can give your troops better armor and weapons, allow your Villagers to gather resources faster, and make your buildings stronger. Food, wood, and/or gold may be required to research improvements. You can also research mythological improvements, but these may cost favor as well. Chapter 3: Game T ypes There are several ways to play Age of Mythology. Random map games provide a quick game against computer opponents. The campaign allows you to play as the hero Arkantos, and multiplayer games provide the challenge of live opponents. Resource Improvements These improvements can make your Villagers gather resources faster or carry more. They are typically researched at resource-related buildings such as the Granary, Lumber Camp, Mining Camp, Storehouse, Ox Cart, and Town Center. Single-Player Games Campaign To complete the campaign, guide Arkantos and other heroes from mythology through each scenario against the enemies of Atlantis. The heroes of the story are not created in any building and cannot be killed in combat. Mortally wounded heroes will fall to the earth unconscious and are only revived when the area around them is cleared of enemy units or buildings that could attack the fallen hero. [. . . ] God Power Spy--Target an enemy unit to see what it sees. Civilization Bonuses: · Heroes in combat summon myth units · Myth units cost less favor · Ox Carts cost less, move faster, and have fewer hitpoints Njord--God of the sea and storms Benefits God Power Myth Units Walking Woods--Animate trees near an enemy to attack. Mountain Giant--A massive myth unit who crushes foes and buildings alike. Kraken--Sea creature who attacks enemy naval units. 26 27 Bragi--God of poetry and skalds Benefits Ulfsark (infantry) God Power Myth Unit Flaming Weapons--Grants soldiers flaming weapons, which improves attack. [. . . ]