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HyperRandom generates varied maps with varied starting conditions, while generally trying to keep things fair for all players. It should work with all lobby settings and game types (1v1, TG, FFA, Empire Wars, Battle Royale, etc.).
The simplest comparison would be to compare it with MegaRandom, but on a technical level it works more like ES@The_Unknown by randomizing parameters rather than drawing from a large pool of predefined layouts.
- I have discontinued support for HD, WoloKingdoms, UserPatch, classic AoC, however you can get the last backwards compatible version from the AoKH blacksmith or on the Steam Workshop for the HD Edition.
I included several "switches" which can be used to turn on or off various types of generations, by just editing a few lines at the beginning of the script. I currently maintain the following versions:
- HyperRandom- All types of maps and layouts and starts. Random starting units/buildings. Random amounts of resources per animal/bush/mine. All of these things should generate the same for each player.
- HyperRandom Land - Open land maps. No water of any kind. No nomad or walls.
- HyperRandom Micro - Very small (60x60 to 80x80)
- HyperRandom Nano - Smallest map possible (36x36)
- HyperRandom No Islands - Everything except full water maps without crossings.
- HyperRandom Nomad - Always generates nomad starts. All map styles.
- HyperRandom Walled - Always generates walled starts. Only land maps.
- HyperRandom Water - Always tries to generate hybrid or full water maps. No nomad or walls.
- HyperRandom x256 - Allows techs to be researched 256 times.
- HyperRandom x9 - Allows techs to be researched 9 times.
- HyperRandom Light- Random layout but standard starting units and standard resources.
- HyperRandom Light Land - Open land maps. No water of any kind. No nomad or walls.
- HyperRandom Light No Islands - Everything except full water maps without crossings.
Custom versions are available on request, if you need a specific setup for a tournament or otherwise.
Hope you enjoy this. Please do post any feedback, or bugs you encounter. I'm sure there is something I missed.
-Zetnus
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