Turbo Random Map

To play this new Turbo style, select "Turbo Random Map" from the Game Type menu in either singleplayer or multiplayer mode.
In this mode, all buildings work 2.5 times faster except when building econ units (fishing boats, trade ships & carts, villagers).
All econ units gather 2.5 times faster and carry 2.5 times as many resources.
Villagers construct buildings 2.5 times faster except for castles, towers, & wonders.

Feudal Age changes


Scout cavalry get +2 attack once Feudal starts
Scout Cav produced from stables are now Aggressive stance
Loom provides +1 additional Pierce armor
Palisade walls get +3 additional Pierce armor
Aztecs now get free Loom
Galleys now take 60 seconds to produce (War Galleys & Galleons still take 45 seconds)

Naval Warfare changes


Fireships & Fast Fireships have additional armor vs. galley-line ships
Turtle ships have additional armor vs. galley-line ships & heated shot
Fireships do additional damage vs. turtle ships

Play Balance Adjustments


Fish traps now provide food at a faster rate, about equal to shore fish.
All archery range units (except hand-cannoneers) now do +1 additional damage to spearman-line units.
Camels are now as quick to train as spearmen.
Viking Berserks now move as fast as pikemen.
Celtic Woad Raiders now move faster (they run faster than Eagle Warriors who lack Squires).
Bombard Cannons do +80 additional damage to buildings.
Castles now take 200 build points to construct instead of 150.

Custom Random Maps


New ES Custom Maps are in the patch. To select one for play, go to Map Style and select "Custom". The following maps are included:
ES@Canals_V2.rms
ES@Capricious_V2.rms
ES@Dingos_V2.rms
ES@Pilgrims_V2.rms
ES@Graveyards_V2.rms
ES@Metropolis_V2.rms
ES@Moats_V2.rms
ES@Paradise_Island_V2.rms
ES@Prairie_V2.rms
ES@Sherwood_Forest_V2.rms
ES@Sherwood_Heroes_V2.rms
ES@Shipwreck_V2.rms
ES@Team_Glaciers_V2.rms
ES@The_Unknown_V2.rms
ES@Seasons_V2.rms
These maps are NOT guaranteed to work effectively vs. a computer opponent or in certain game types.
If you play Regicide on ES@Pilgrims_v2, you do not start with a castle, as it would be inappropriate.

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