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FAQ

EMPIRE EARTH FAQ
Jan 2001

  1. General Questions
  2. Gameplay Questions
     
  3. Technology Questions
    1. Do I need a graphics card to play Empire Earth?
    2. Will Empire Earth be using a unique engine?
    3. Will there be a random map generator?
    4. Are the graphics scaleable for slower computers; and what are the projected system requirements for the top end?
    5. What resolution will Empire Earth run at?
    6. Are there any peripherals that Empire Earth includes support for?
       
  4. Multiplayer Questions

 

Q:   Do I need a graphics card to play Empire Earth?
 
A:  

Yes, a 3D graphics card is required to play Empire Earth.

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Q:   Will Empire Earth be using a unique engine?
 
A:  

Yes, Empire Earth is built on a proprietary game engine, designed and created at Stainless Steel Studios.

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Q:   Will there be a random map generator?
 
A:  

Yes, Empire Earth has an incredible random map generator that produces beautiful maps with sizes ranging from small to gigantic. There are also several types of maps including "tournament-style" maps, which are extraordinarily fair to every player. Empire Earth's superb random map generator provides virtually limitless replayability.

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Q:   Are the graphics scaleable for slower computers; and what are the projected system requirements for the top end?
 
A:  

Yes, you can adjust graphics and sound settings to improve performance on slower machines. System requirements will be announced later this year.

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Q:   What resolution will Empire Earth run at?
 
A:  

Empire Earth runs in whatever resolutions are supported by your 3D graphics card.

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Q:   Are there any peripherals that Empire Earth includes support for?
 
A:  

This has yet to be determined.

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From Rick Goodman, lead designer of Age of Empires ®