Amazonia Fair Trade

Amazonia Fair Trade Random Map Script


by Felix Hermansson, Tsunami Studios ([email protected])
25 December 2005


This random map script is almost 100% identical to the original 'Amazonia' script by Ensemble Studios. It contains just a single additional statement to ensure trade routes are created on both sides of the river, a point players have repeatedly complained about.

There are two possibilities to install this map:
Copy the two files 'Amazonia Fair Trade.xml' and 'Amazonia Fair Trade.xs' into the game folder '..\My Games\Age of Empires 3\RM' (NOT into '..\Microsoft Games\Age of Empires III\RM'!). You can then play it by checking the 'Custom Map' box on the map selection screen and then selecting it from the pulldown menu.
Or:
Copy the file 'Amazonia.xs' into the folder '..\Microsoft Games\Age of Empires III\RM', replacing the original one. You can then play it both in single player or multiplayer mode by selecting it from the normal pulldown menu. 
WARNING: Overwriting the original map will lead to problems when playing online with people who use the original 'Amazonia' map. It is recommended only for people who don't play online.


Note: Due to a weakness in ES's standard AI implementation, it usually won't build docks on the 'Amazonia Fair Trade' map. So this version is for all-human multiplayer games only. If the original 'Amazonia' map is replaced as described above the AI works fine though.


Please send any comments or questions by e-mail to [email protected] Oh, and add 'Age of Empires' to the subject and use proper language, otherwise your message will probably be deleted by the spam filter.


Have fun!
Felix

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