I'm new to this board but a fan of the game. I was wondering what programs and how to build a new empire. I was thinking about adding the Khmer Empire even if they died out. Can someone help me find the software to build and edit plus a tutorial? Thanks.
There are several mods working on just that right now. As far as modding goes, I would recommend the tutorials, forum, and blacksmith (downloads) at AoKHeaven. Adding a civilization is no easy task, but hard work can make it happen. It's easier to change and reskin an existing civilization, but probably not quite as satisfying (especially since it has to replace an existing civ).
I remember posting this fun Khmer civ suggestion some time ago; luckily I remembered where it was and tweaked some bonuses and disabled techs from my original post. Feel free to use any of my ideas for a mod.
Khmers (802-1431)
Building Set: Asian
Siege civ
Wonder: Prasat Hin Phimai Temple
Bonuses:
- Buildings(except Docks, Town Centers, and drop-off buildings) cost 20% less wood
- Pikeman and Halberdier upgrades free
- Repairmen work 33% faster; -50% repair cost
Team Bonus: Spear-line infantry +3 attack vs mounted units
Unique Unit: Ballista Elephant (Ranged cavalry that deals splash damage and with 1 minimum range)
UU Description: Elephant with a scorpion mounted on top
Stats (Elite):
HP: 180 (230)
Attack: 12 (16)
Armor: 2/2 (4/4)
Range: 5 (6)
Speed: Slow
Cost: 70w/85g
Upgrade to Elite: 1000f/1000g
(Note: Classified as a elephant and siege unit; is not affected by Blacksmith upgrades; projectile does not go through formations)
Castle Age UT: Mandala (Foot Archers fire 15% faster)
Cost: 250w/450g
Imperial Age UT: Ballista (Scorpion and Ballista Elephant +1 range)
Cost: 500w/400g
I was disappointed that Forgotten Empires also stayed mostly European Centric.
Here are four Civilizations that have every historical right to be in Age of Empires II imo:
Ethiopians, Malians, Khmers, Malays.
From Africa:
Ethiopians (Monk/Cav Civ+defensive civ, Possible Unique Unit: Oromo Warrior- Fast moving melee Infantry)
Malians (Boom/Archer Civ, Possible Unique Unit: Malian Skirmisher-Extra damage, bonus to trade carts)
From Southeast Asia:
Khmers (Siege Civ) see above!
Malays (Naval Civ)
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