May require payment of a separate fee to an Internet Service Provider. Connect time and local telephone charges may apply. Players can use garrisoning, military formations, and advantages in direction facing add interesting tactical choices. Also boats will be able to ram or board enemy ships to capture them. Alternatives to combat.
Players can improve the economy of their civilization through trade and diplomacy options.
In addition to gathering resources, they can trade at their own market or use trading routes with their allies. A market-based economy gives new options for players to buy, sell, and speculate on resources. Gamers command one of 13 mighty civilizations. These include the Frankish, Japanese, Byzantine, Viking, Mongol and Celtic civilizations. Each civilization has unique attributes, buildings and technologies as well as a unique combat unit based on its historical counterpart.