Age of Mythology: Retold
Age of Mythology: Retold

Community-Created Content & Maps

Browse community-created content and maps for Age of Mythology: Retold. Access player-made scenarios, unique god powers, and custom units crafted by the talent.

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Community-Created Content & Maps

One of the most enduring aspects of the original Age of Mythology was its vibrant community and the incredible custom content they produced. Age of Mythology: Retold aims to not only preserve this legacy but enhance it, offering robust tools for players to create and share their own epic sagas and strategic battlegrounds. Dive into a world of endless possibilities, from unique scenarios to entirely new game modes.

Accessing Community Content

To begin exploring the vast array of community-created maps and scenarios, follow these steps:

  1. From the main menu, navigate to the "Community" tab. This is typically located alongside "Campaign," "Multiplayer," and "Skirmish."
  2. Select "Browse Custom Content". This will open the integrated content browser, which acts as a hub for all user-generated material.
  3. You can filter content by various categories:
    • Map Type: Filter by "Random Map," "Scenario," "Campaign," or "Custom Game Mode."
    • Player Count: Find maps optimized for 1v1, 2v2, Free-for-All, or larger team games.
    • Gods/Civilizations: Some scenarios are designed with specific pantheons in mind.
    • Rating: Sort by highest-rated or most popular content to discover community favorites.
    • Search Bar: If you know the name of a specific map or creator, use the search function to locate it directly.
  4. Once you've found a map or scenario that piques your interest, select it and click "Download." The content will be automatically added to your game files.
  5. To play downloaded content, go to the "Skirmish" or "Multiplayer" menu, then select "Custom Map" or "Custom Scenario" from the map selection dropdown. Your downloaded content will appear here.

Creating Your Own Masterpieces: The Scenario Editor

Unleash your inner designer with Age of Mythology: Retold's powerful Scenario Editor. Whether you want to craft a challenging puzzle map or an epic narrative campaign, the tools are at your fingertips.

Getting Started with the Editor

  1. From the main menu, select the "Tools" tab, then choose "Scenario Editor."
  2. You'll be prompted to either "Create New Scenario" or "Load Existing Scenario." For your first creation, select "Create New Scenario."
  3. Choose your desired Map Size (e.g., Small, Medium, Large, Gigantic) and Terrain Type (e.g., Mediterranean, Oasis, Marsh). These settings can be adjusted later, but it's good to have a starting point.

Key Editor Features & Strategies

  • Terrain Sculpting (Hotkey: T):
    • Use various brush sizes and shapes to raise, lower, and flatten terrain. Create mountains, valleys, rivers, and plateaus.
    • Apply different terrain textures like "Grass," "Dirt," "Sand," "Water," and "Rock" to define biomes and pathways.
    • Strategy: Start with broad strokes to define major landmasses and water bodies, then refine with smaller brushes for details like cliffs and shorelines.
  • Object Placement (Hotkey: O):
    • Units: Place starting units for players, neutral creatures, or enemy patrols. Remember to set their ownership (Player 1, Player 2, Gaia, etc.).
    • Buildings: Position Town Centers, Temples, Barracks, and other structures. You can pre-place fortifications or create ruins for atmospheric effect.
    • Resources: Strategically place "Gold Mines," "Berry Bushes," "Hunting Animals," and "Forests" to influence gameplay flow and resource distribution.
    • Eye Candy: Add decorative elements like "Trees," "Rocks," "Statues," and "Ruins" to enhance the visual appeal and immersion of your map.
    • Strategy: Consider line of sight and choke points when placing objects. Think about how players will interact with these elements.
  • Triggers (Hotkey: G):
    • This is where the magic happens for custom scenarios. Triggers allow you to define events and conditions that alter gameplay.
    • Conditions: Examples include "Unit Enters Area," "Player Reaches Age," "Resource Amount," "Timer."
    • Effects: Examples include "Grant Units," "Destroy Object," "Display Message," "Change Ownership," "Play Sound."
    • Strategy: Plan your scenario's narrative or objective flow. Use triggers to guide players, introduce challenges, and create dynamic events. For example, a trigger could spawn a mythical unit when a player destroys a specific enemy building.
  • Player Setup:
    • Define the number of players, their starting resources, and their chosen civilizations/gods.
    • Set victory conditions (e.g., "Destroy All Enemy Town Centers," "Hold a Sacred Relic for X Minutes").

Saving and Sharing Your Creation

  1. Once your map or scenario is complete, go to "File" > "Save Scenario As..." Give it a descriptive name.
  2. To share your creation with the wider community, select "File" > "Publish to Community." You'll be prompted to add a description, tags, and a preview image. Ensure your description clearly outlines the map's objective or unique features to attract players.

The community content tools in Age of Mythology: Retold offer boundless opportunities for both players and creators. Dive in, explore, and leave your own legendary mark on the game!