Wide assortment of victory conditions, including non-military victory options such as wealth building, exploration and discovery
Robust technology tree that is larger than one civilization can hope to achieve during a single game
Robust diplomatic/cooperative options that allow players to exchange gold and pay tribute
Fully integrated scenario editor with random map generator
Computer opponents that ally with human opponents as well as fight and ally with one another
Superior computer player AI that does not rely on cheating
Multiple levels of difficulty
Twelve different civilizations from which to choose, each with unique strengths and weaknesses
40,000 word Encyclopedia
Trade between players that allows civilizations to build economic wealth and power
Designed from the ground up for multiplayer competition. Includes a variety of unique multiplayer scenarios in which civilizations start with vastly different starting positions
Robust siege warfare model including walls, fortifications, towers, catapults and balistas
In-game rankings displayed for active players
Dazzling animations and graphics for terrain, buildings and units including superb death and battle sequences
Over 40 historical combat units, unit upgrades and building types
Massive game maps
True terrain elevation
Terrain effects on combat that including elevation, cliffs, forest and desert
Robust economic model, including multiple types of resources
Buildings that upgrade and become more advanced over time simulating the passage of thousands of years of time
Formations that permit more than nine units to be commanded
Multiple selection of more than nine units at one time
Big topic/epic feel with an historic basis. Includes some of Antiquity’s greatest conflicts, Armageddon, Sparta vs. Athens, Persia vs. Macedonia
35 minutes of original music utilizing Microsoft’s Blue Ribbon technology
True isometric view
Awsome and realistic (WAV) sound effects
Win 95, Direct X, TCPIPFree Internet lobby matching services
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