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FAQ

EMPIRE EARTH FAQ
Jan 2001

  1. General Questions
  2. Gameplay Questions
  3. Technology Questions
     
  4. Multiplayer Questions
    1. Will I be able to set up my own server for a multiplayer game?
    2. How many players will a map support?
    3. Will I be able to share my maps with other players?
    4. How long will multiplayer games usually last?
    5. Will "rushing" be a problem like it is with many other RTS games?
    6. Will there be a ladder or ranking system?
    7. Will there be different multiplayer game types?

 

Q:   Will I be able to set up my own server for a multiplayer game?
 
A:  

Setting up a multiplayer game is easy. Players simply connect directly to the host over a LAN or via an IP address, or they can take advantage of our free matchmaking service. Setting up and staring a game via our matchmaking service can be done without leaving Empire Earth.

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Q:   How many players will a map support?
 
A:  

The game is designed to support up to 16 players. There are many map sizes to choose from to accommodate whatever number of players you choose.

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Q:   Will I be able to share my maps with other players?
 
A:  

Yes, maps you create with the Scenario Editor are saved as files that can be shared with other players.

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Q:   How long will multiplayer games usually last?
 
A:  

Empire Earth is very flexible. By choosing appropriate game options, such as which Epochs to play, map size, population limit, and so on, you can set up a game that could last 30 minutes or 3 hours or even longer. It is entirely up to the players.

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Q:   Will "rushing" be a problem like it is with many other RTS games?
 
A:  

The designers did not want to do away with the strategy of rushing, but they wanted to make it as balanced as possible so that defenders have a fair chance. Design features such as morale (provided by your Town Centers and Capitols) were implemented to address rushing and make it fair for everyone.

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Q:   Will there be a ladder or ranking system?
 
A:  

Yes. Empire Earth keeps statistics for all players and our matchmaking service will provide a ladder and ranking system. Our ladder and ranking system will be similar to those provided by other matchmaking services for other games, but our system will offer additional features not found elsewhere.

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Q:   Will there be different multiplayer game types?
 
A:  

Players can look forward to several exciting multiplayer variations in Empire Earth.

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From Rick Goodman, lead designer of Age of Empires ®