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The game, like all the Age of Empires games, is controlled through mouse. There are also some hotkeys (shortcut keys)on the keyboard, which can be edited through the options menu.
==Using the Mouse==
In general, when using the mouse in the field, left-click {{mouse|l}} selects something, and right-click {{mouse|r}} performs an action.


== Mouse ==
===Selection and Movement===
The mouse is the main peripheral used for playing the game. For navigating around the map, the pointer is taken to the side of the screen. The left-click is used for many purposes. By left-clicking a unit, building, or any other clickable thing, it is selected. The selected things info is shown in the center-bottom of the screen. Right-clicking is also used for many purposes. For example, if you select a villager (by left-clicking one)and take the pointer on a tree, it (the pointer) will change into an axe, and right-clicking will make the villager cut down the tree and collect wood.
* To select a unit or building, left-click {{mouse|l}} the unit.
* To select all units of the same type, double-click ({{mouse|l}}x2) a unit of that type.
* To select multiple units, click and hold the {{mouse|l}} button and drag a box around the units (release to select the unit(s)).
* To garrison selected units in a building, hold {{kbd|Alt}} and right-click {{mouse|r}} the building.
* The top-left of the screen contains a number of group banners. You can select a group of units and then right-click {{mouse|r}} on a group banner to create a group.
* To add more units to an existing group, select the units, then hold {{kbd|Shift}} and right-click {{mouse|r}} the banner of the group to which you want to add the units.
* Left-click {{mouse|l}} a group banner to select all the units in that group.


== Hotkeys ==
Selecting buildings and units gives you access to a menu for that particular building/unit. The commands available in that menu will depend on the abilities of the building/unit, or, if multiple units are selected, the combined abilities of those units (some abilities may not appear if multiple types of units are selected at the same time).
A feature of the game (and all the AoE games) is hotkeys. These are keys on the keyboard designated to perform a function when hit. Although, due to the vast number of keys, difficult to memorize, they help you to play the game fast once you get used to them. All experienced and elite players use atleast some, if not all, hotkeys to play. They can be changed to suit an individuals taste, through the options menu.


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With a unit (or units) selected, right-click {{mouse|r}} on the field or the mini-map to move the unit(s) to that point. Exploration of the map reveals surrounding terrain, resources, and enemies. Right-clicking {{mouse|r}} an item on the field will perform certain default actions (attack an enemy, gather a resource).
 
===The Screen===
In addition to the field on which you select and interact with your units and buildings, there are a number of other interface elements on the screen that are important, especially for users playing the game primarily with the mouse. These elements are grouped at the top and bottom of the screen.
 
====Top====
Going from left to right, the interface elements at the top of the screen are as follows:
* Group Banners: Assigned groups are available from these banners
* Age Advancement Bar/God Power Display: Age advancement progress and god powers are displayed in the center of the top portion of the screen
* Objective Banner: Click {{mouse|l}} this banner to view your objectives
* Hero Banner: Click {{mouse|l}} to find Heroes
* Idle Villager Banner: Click {{mouse|l}} to find idle villagers
* Menu Group: The collection of items on the top-right of the screen are as follows:
** Civilization Chart
** Player Status
** Tribute
** Chat
** In-Game Menu
 
====Bottom====
From left to right, the elements at the bottom of the screen are as follows:
* Resource Panel: Shows current stock-piled resources (from top-to-bottom)
** Food
** Wood
** Gold
** Population/Population Limit
** Favor
* Command Panel: Displays available tasks, units, buildings, commands, and improvements for selected unit(s)/building
* Stats: Displays information about the currently selected building/unit(s)
* Production Queue/Selected Units: Shows the currently selected unit(s), any items currently in the selected building's production queue, and any improvement progress
* Mini-map: An overview of the game map is displayed in a diamond on the bottom-right of the screen, surrounded by five buttons around the exterior of the bottom half of the map
** Flare: Sends a distress signal visible to all players
** Town Center: centers the field view on your Town Center
** Combat Filter: Toggles display of military units and buildings on the mini-map
** Resource Filter: Toggles display of economic units and buildings on the mini-map
** Default Filter: Toggles display of all units and buildings on the mini-map
 
==Hotkeys==
Most of the hotkeys can be configured in the game's menus.
{| {{prettytable}}
!Button
!Action
|-
|{{kbd|Home}}
|Cycle through event notifications
|-
|{{kbd|.}}
|Cycle through idle villagers
|-
|{{kbd|,}}
|Cycle through idle military units
|-
|{{kbd|/}}
|Cycle through heroes
|-
|{{kbd|Space}}
|Center view on selected unit
|-
|{{kbd|Ctrl}}{{plus}}({{kbd|1}}-{{kbd|9}})
|Assign group number to selected units
|-
|{{kbd|1}}-{{kbd|9}}
|Select group assigned to this number
|-
|{{kbd|Shift}}{{plus}}({{kbd|1}}-{{kbd|9}})
|Select group assigned to this number in addition to currently selected units
|-
|{{kbd|F1}}
|Display detailed help
|-
|{{kbd|F2}}
|Display improvements
|-
|{{kbd|F3}}
|Display objectives
|-
|{{kbd|F4}}
|Display score
|-
|{{kbd|F5}}
|Display chat menu
|-
|{{kbd|F6}}
|Display tribute menu
|-
|{{kbd|F7}}
|Display diplomacy menu
|-
|{{kbd|F8}}
|Quicksave
|-
|{{kbd|F9}}
|Quickload
|-
|{{kbd|F10}}
|Display in-game menu
|-
|{{kbd|F11}}
|Display game time
|-
|{{kbd|Ctrl}}{{plus}}{{kbd|F12}}
|Capture screenshots
|-
|{{kbd|Delete}}
|Delete selected unit or building
|-
|{{kbd|Pause}}
|Pause game
|-
|{{kbd|Enter}}
|Display chat interface
|-
|{{kbd|H}}
|Select Town Center
|}
 
==Building Hotkeys==
With a villager/ulfsark selected, use the following keys to build the following items:
{| {{prettytable}}
!Key
!Item to build
|-
|{{kbd|E}}
|House
|-
|{{kbd|F}}
|Farm
|-
|{{kbd|T}}
|Temple
|}
 
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Revision as of 02:00, 10 January 2009

Age of Mythology | Table of Contents | Gameplay | Walkthrough

Table of Contents

Gameplay
Appendices
Gods
God Powers
Tech Trees
Units
Buildings
Age of Mythology
Walkthrough
  1. Omens
  2. Consequences
  3. Scratching the Surface
  4. A Fine Plan
  5. Just Enough Rope
  6. I Hope This Works
  7. More Bandits
  8. Bad News
  9. Revelation
  10. Strangers
  11. The Lost Relic
  12. Light Sleeper
  13. Tug of War
  14. "Isis, Hear My Plea"
  15. Let's Go
  16. Good Advice
  17. The Jackal's Stronghold
  18. A Long Way From Home
  19. Watch That First Step
  20. Where They Belong
  21. Old Friends
  22. North
  23. The Dwarven Forge
  24. Not From Around Here
  25. Welcoming Commitee
  26. Union
  27. The Well of Urd
  28. Beneath the Surface
  29. Unlikely Heroes
  30. All is Not Lost
  31. Welcome Back
  32. A Place in My Dreams
Age of Mythology: The Titans
New features
Walkthrough
  1. A Lost People
  2. Atlantis Reborn
  3. Greetings from Greece
  4. Odin's Tower
  5. The Ancient Relics
  6. Mount Olympus
  7. Betrayal at Sikyos
  8. Cerberus
  9. Rampage
  10. Making Amends
  11. Atlantis Betrayed
  12. War of the Titans

Using the Mouse

In general, when using the mouse in the field, left-click Mouse left click selects something, and right-click Mouse right click performs an action.

Selection and Movement

  • To select a unit or building, left-click Mouse left click the unit.
  • To select all units of the same type, double-click (Mouse left clickx2) a unit of that type.
  • To select multiple units, click and hold the Mouse left click button and drag a box around the units (release to select the unit(s)).
  • To garrison selected units in a building, hold  Alt  and right-click Mouse right click the building.
  • The top-left of the screen contains a number of group banners. You can select a group of units and then right-click Mouse right click on a group banner to create a group.
  • To add more units to an existing group, select the units, then hold  Shift  and right-click Mouse right click the banner of the group to which you want to add the units.
  • Left-click Mouse left click a group banner to select all the units in that group.

Selecting buildings and units gives you access to a menu for that particular building/unit. The commands available in that menu will depend on the abilities of the building/unit, or, if multiple units are selected, the combined abilities of those units (some abilities may not appear if multiple types of units are selected at the same time).

With a unit (or units) selected, right-click Mouse right click on the field or the mini-map to move the unit(s) to that point. Exploration of the map reveals surrounding terrain, resources, and enemies. Right-clicking Mouse right click an item on the field will perform certain default actions (attack an enemy, gather a resource).

The Screen

In addition to the field on which you select and interact with your units and buildings, there are a number of other interface elements on the screen that are important, especially for users playing the game primarily with the mouse. These elements are grouped at the top and bottom of the screen.

Top

Going from left to right, the interface elements at the top of the screen are as follows:

  • Group Banners: Assigned groups are available from these banners
  • Age Advancement Bar/God Power Display: Age advancement progress and god powers are displayed in the center of the top portion of the screen
  • Objective Banner: Click Mouse left click this banner to view your objectives
  • Hero Banner: Click Mouse left click to find Heroes
  • Idle Villager Banner: Click Mouse left click to find idle villagers
  • Menu Group: The collection of items on the top-right of the screen are as follows:
    • Civilization Chart
    • Player Status
    • Tribute
    • Chat
    • In-Game Menu

Bottom

From left to right, the elements at the bottom of the screen are as follows:

  • Resource Panel: Shows current stock-piled resources (from top-to-bottom)
    • Food
    • Wood
    • Gold
    • Population/Population Limit
    • Favor
  • Command Panel: Displays available tasks, units, buildings, commands, and improvements for selected unit(s)/building
  • Stats: Displays information about the currently selected building/unit(s)
  • Production Queue/Selected Units: Shows the currently selected unit(s), any items currently in the selected building's production queue, and any improvement progress
  • Mini-map: An overview of the game map is displayed in a diamond on the bottom-right of the screen, surrounded by five buttons around the exterior of the bottom half of the map
    • Flare: Sends a distress signal visible to all players
    • Town Center: centers the field view on your Town Center
    • Combat Filter: Toggles display of military units and buildings on the mini-map
    • Resource Filter: Toggles display of economic units and buildings on the mini-map
    • Default Filter: Toggles display of all units and buildings on the mini-map

Hotkeys

Most of the hotkeys can be configured in the game's menus.

Button Action
 Home  Cycle through event notifications
 .  Cycle through idle villagers
 ,  Cycle through idle military units
 /  Cycle through heroes
 Space  Center view on selected unit
 Ctrl +( 1 - 9 ) Assign group number to selected units
 1 - 9  Select group assigned to this number
 Shift +( 1 - 9 ) Select group assigned to this number in addition to currently selected units
 F1  Display detailed help
 F2  Display improvements
 F3  Display objectives
 F4  Display score
 F5  Display chat menu
 F6  Display tribute menu
 F7  Display diplomacy menu
 F8  Quicksave
 F9  Quickload
 F10  Display in-game menu
 F11  Display game time
 Ctrl + F12  Capture screenshots
 Delete  Delete selected unit or building
 Pause  Pause game
 Enter  Display chat interface
 H  Select Town Center

Building Hotkeys

With a villager/ulfsark selected, use the following keys to build the following items:

Key Item to build
 E  House
 F  Farm
 T  Temple
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Table of Contents

Gameplay
Appendices
Gods
God Powers
Tech Trees
Units
Buildings
Age of Mythology
Walkthrough
  1. Omens
  2. Consequences
  3. Scratching the Surface
  4. A Fine Plan
  5. Just Enough Rope
  6. I Hope This Works
  7. More Bandits
  8. Bad News
  9. Revelation
  10. Strangers
  11. The Lost Relic
  12. Light Sleeper
  13. Tug of War
  14. "Isis, Hear My Plea"
  15. Let's Go
  16. Good Advice
  17. The Jackal's Stronghold
  18. A Long Way From Home
  19. Watch That First Step
  20. Where They Belong
  21. Old Friends
  22. North
  23. The Dwarven Forge
  24. Not From Around Here
  25. Welcoming Commitee
  26. Union
  27. The Well of Urd
  28. Beneath the Surface
  29. Unlikely Heroes
  30. All is Not Lost
  31. Welcome Back
  32. A Place in My Dreams
Age of Mythology: The Titans
New features
Walkthrough
  1. A Lost People
  2. Atlantis Reborn
  3. Greetings from Greece
  4. Odin's Tower
  5. The Ancient Relics
  6. Mount Olympus
  7. Betrayal at Sikyos
  8. Cerberus
  9. Rampage
  10. Making Amends
  11. Atlantis Betrayed
  12. War of the Titans
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