With CTRL-clicking one can assign a rally point for units being created. Double-clicking a unit selects all units of this type within sight. Using hot keys one can select different unit types, group or regroup units, go to a particular building interface, choose units' behavior modes, and choose fire modes for towers. A single player game comprises Single Missions, Campaigns, and Random Map mode. Missions and campaign scenarios recreate real historical situations, while a player has freedom of choice to achieve the goal.
Objectives are varied from habitual development to mission accomplishment with limited forces.
In the Random Map game, players are able to choose landscape type and the map, resources and adjust the random map generator. Multiplayer Multiplayer game supports up to 8 players via modem, local network, or Internet, and comprises Random Map and Historical Battles modes. In the Random Map mode, players are able to choose map parameters, resources. Or players can choose to generate a map with the random map generator, that will make the network game of a long-lasting interest. Historical battles are precise reconstruction of real ones.