Single player vs multiplayer setup question for population

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Is there a mod or way to setup a game between multiple AI vs myself were I can get a population boost while the AI players have the normal amount?

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There absolutely is!

You can create a custom scenario in which you can set each player to have a different population limit like so:

Step 1: Access the Scenario Editor

  1. Launch the Game: Open Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition.
  2. Navigate to the Editor: From the main menu, select “Editors” and then choose “Scenario Editor”.

Step 2: Create a New Scenario

  1. New Scenario: Click on “Create Scenario” to start a new project.
  2. Map Settings: Choose your map size, type, and other settings. You can also generate a random map or design your own (If you are feeling really adventurous you could add custom Terrain, Units and Buildings, Triggers or Objectives)

Step 3: Set Up Players

  1. Player Settings: Go to the “Players” tab. Here, you can add players and set their civilizations, starting resources, and other parameters.
  2. Population Limits: Adjust the population limits for each player. Set a higher limit for yourself and the standard limit for AI players.

Step 4: Test and Save

  1. Test the Scenario: Before finalizing, test your scenario to ensure everything works as intended. You can do this by clicking on “Test” in the editor.
  2. Save: Once you’re satisfied, save your scenario. Give it a name and description.

Step 5: Play Your Scenario

  1. Load the Scenario: Go back to the main menu, select “Single Player” or “Multiplayer”, and then “Custom Scenario”.
  2. Select Your Scenario: Choose the scenario you created and start the game.

Hope this Helps!

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Thanks for all the help!! Sorry I was late in replying!!!

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If you’re looking for quick, on-the-fly adjusting in the lobby, and have it be for more stuff (for example, faster collection rates, higher building HP, and higher starting resources than opponents, too), you can try using the Handicap option. Higher handicap % means a bigger boost. I just randomly added some Handicap %s here:

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  • I circled “HD Version” and “CD Version” for AI type, too, because I often like to use different AI types for my matches so they aren’t all using the same AI algorithm, for added variety. Thought you might be looking for similar variety. Note: If I’m not mistaken, the “CD Version” is more forgiving than the HD Version and DE’s default “AI”.

The Handicap option is described in nice detail here:

        Video Title: “New feature in AoE2 for balancing teams” by Spirit Of The Law

EDIT: I realized after making my post that you weren’t looking for faster rates on stuff, but rather a higher max population count than AI enemies. I thought Handicap might give faster build rates (i.e., faster villager creation), but I’m not sure if it does without watching the whole video above.

PS: That’s great info from SlyfoxLegend there, which I’ll have to try sometime. Been forever since I tried making a scenario, so it’s nice to get a solid step-by-step on that

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