User manual GAMES PC AGE OF MYTHOLOGY-COLLECTORS EDITION

[. . . ] 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. These seizures may have a variety of symptoms, including lightheadedness, altered vision, eye or face twitching, jerking or shaking of arms or legs, disorientation, confusion, or momentary loss of awareness. Seizures may also cause loss of consciousness or convulsions that can lead to injury from falling down or striking nearby objects. [. . . ] Shielded platforms at the top allowed defenders to shoot and fight off climbing attackers. Bastions at corners allowed defenders to bring interlocking fire onto enemies at a wall from three directions. Guard Tower Researched at Sentry Tower Improvement Increases hitpoints and adds attack to towers Improved towers or other fortifications might be placed at vital points such as river crossings or mountain passes where enemies were forced to traverse. The garrison of the guard tower was expected to fight and defend the fortification until help could arrive, as well as warn commanders of encroachments. Because such a fortification was usually placed at a vital position, an enemy could not afford to pass it by, leaving their retreat blocked. Hand Axe Researched at Storehouse, Ox Cart, Lumber Camp Improvement Increases the speed of wood gathering and the amount of wood carried The invention of stone and then metal axes was an important breakthrough because it expedited felling trees and gathering wood, a critical building and fuel resource. The metal axe could be resharpened while the stone one had to be continually replaced. 54 Hunting Dogs Researched at Granary, Ox Cart Improvement Gather food from hunted animals faster Dogs are thought to have been the first animals domesticated by humans, perhaps 11, 000 years ago. They were valuable hunting companions because they could flush out, attack, and retrieve game. With the help of dogs, humans became much more successful hunters. Dogs were also valuable as beasts of burden, guards against predators and enemies, and dependable companions. Husbandry Researched at Granary, Ox Cart Improvement Villagers carry more food In conjunction with the development of farming and the domestication of animals, new techniques in husbandry (for example, for carrying, storing, and preserving food) were developed to take advantage of renewable food sources. Without improvements in husbandry, a high percentage of perishable foods would have become worthless. Important early advances in husbandry included basket weaving, pottery, salting of meat and fish, cheese making, smoking of meat and fish, and using animals for transport. Iron Researched at Armory, Dwarf Armory Requires Bronze Weapons, Bronze Mail, and/or Bronze Shields Improvement Iron armor and weapons are the finest available in Age of Mythology Iron Weapons--Increases the attack of human units and buildings. Iron Mail--Improves the armor of human soldiers against hack attacks. Iron Shields--Improves the pierce armor of your soldiers. 55 Irrigation Researched at Granary, Ox Cart Requires Plow Improvement Villagers gather food from farms faster Ancient gatherers and farmers understood the relationship between the sun, water, and crops. Enterprising cultures learned to control the availability of water by irrigation. Canals brought water often great distances to fertile lands otherwise too dry for agriculture. Irrigation was critical to food production, population growth, and economic power in many regions where human civilization first arose, including the Fertile Crescent, Egypt, and China. Levy Researched at Archery Range, Barracks, Military Academy, Stable, Migdol Stronghold Improvement Increases unit creation speed Where a population had a large percentage of non-slaves, the government usually made provisions to mobilize the free men for military service. Citizens that were always available on standby in emergencies were called the levy. The ruler could call out the levy under certain conditions, but especially if enemies were approaching. The levy was a formal understanding and obligation, roughly equivalent to a tax or mandatory public service. For instance, Greek freemen, from early adulthood to their sixties, were expected to serve in their town's phalanx--a local variation of the levy. Masons Researched at Town Center Improvement Increases building hitpoints The skill of masonry arose in diverse areas, such as those with good stone and access to mud for making bricks. In ancient Egypt the skill was prized for constructing grand monuments and buildings. In ancient Greece the skill was initially required for mountain citadels that protected agricultural valleys below. Later, Greek masons also constructed magnificent temples, domestic buildings, and defensive walls. 56 Naval Oxybeles Researched at Dock Improvement Increases the range of siege ships The oxybeles--or "bolt thrower"--was a Greek version of the ballista. [. . . ] Yet despite his popularity, Hel's declaration never came to pass. Yet Baldr had a son, Forseti, the god of justice. From the elaborately decorated halls of his gold and silver palace, Forseti settled all disputes and continued to uphold the legend of his beloved father, Baldr. The Norse gods were destined to be destroyed on the day of Ragnarok in battle against their enemies, the giants. 123 Credits DESIGN Ian M. [. . . ]