Add more maps info before games start

[SukaMadjoe]

As the title says, at loading screen, include things like:

1. What mercenaries players get from saloon (age 2 and 3)
2. Is there any native TP at that map?; then what native players get?
3. Is there any TP at that map? how many are they?
4. Are players get bonus buildings/units/resources at start? then what and how much?
5. Add maps layout (without players spawn point and resources)

what do you think?

[Darkfzo]

I wanted this since the original AOE3 came out. Whenever I play an “All maps”, I’m confused in the beginning. Also, adding flags next to the score like in AOE2 would be good too. I hate checking diplomacy just to see the other side’s civ. I know civs show up in the loading screen, but I’m always loaded quickly into the game before I see them.

[Opdepov]

One the one hand I like the feeling of exploration on an unknown map.

For the more competetive player I can see your point though.

[ArrivedLeader22]

Thought: Display the available outlaws and mercs when loading the map

Since some outlaws and mercs are much less useful, I think it would be a good idea to know about the available outlaws and mercs at the start of a game (though people don’t really often train them from Saloons). BTW, what do people think about random mercs? I feel like mercs are mostly shipped rather than trained. Would less randomness make them more useful? The mercenary politician and the Swedish feature are good additions, though.

This should really be considered.