2.4 New game modes

The patch icludes the posibility of playing several new game modes.

Random Map Pool​

This mode adds three random map pools that are updated monthly.

Empire Wars​

Contrary to the Definitive Edition version, here you start with additional buildings and villagers but have to build economic buildings such as lumber camps or mills. In order to speed up the set up, the first of theese buildings are free and build instantly.

Longer Lasting Resources​

Maps with 10 times more resources.

No Onager Cut​

Maps where only Siege Onagers, and not Onagers, can cut trees.

Triple Tech Mode​

Maps where every technology can be researched three times.

Handicap mode​

Mode where some players can et a boost to their economy to help them keep up with more experienced ones. Contrary to Definitive Edition, this version allows to enable the handicap at later ages, in order not to affect initial build orders.