Humans vs. AI multiplayer setup?

[Firebreath]

Originally posted by Merry Jolkar:
I understand that Gandalf (and possibly others?) have created maps that allow players to team up against the A.I. Where can I find these? I would like to play such a game to give myself and three other newbie players a chance to learn the basics. Thanks! Merry

Maybe I missunderstand, but if you're looking for a map that you can play with a friend against one or two computer opponents, then that's easy...just pick a small default map (aran for example), and set the number of players to 3, you, your friend and one easy computer player...One way or another, you and your friend will be able to gang up on the computer...

If all you want to do is learn the game though, all this isn't necessary, just do the walkthrough thing, and go on from there. You'll do just fine

[Merry Jolkar]

I'd like to play against Ermor as Ashen Empire. But, the .map file only lists basic race types: e.g. , Ermor is number 8. Is there any way to specify in the .map file that I want Ashen Empire?

Thanks, Merry

[Gandalf Parker]

Originally posted by Merry Jolkar:
I'd like to play against Ermor as Ashen Empire. But, the .map file only lists basic race types: e.g. , Ermor is number 8. Is there any way to specify in the .map file that I want Ashen Empire?

Yes. If you have the full game then its in the dominions2/docs directory in a file called mapEdit.pdf
I dont remember exactly. Something like #comptheme "Ashen Empire"