User Guide

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There’s plenty to do, but there’s time for that later: click on the Etherlords button on the left to enter the
Etherlords room.
Find or Start an Etherlords Server: Once you’re in the Etherlords room, you can meet and greet
other players, find open servers, or create your own server. The top half of the application lists all
available servers, including the number of people playing and your connection speed (measured by the
“ping” value; a lower ping value equals a faster connection).
Double-click on an open server of your choice to join a game. Don’t like any of the servers shown?
Click on the “Create Room” button to start your own server and wait for people to sign up. A clever
server name, such as “Taste my rusty hob-nailed boot!” usually attracts people.
Joining and Starting a game: Once you choose a server or start your own, you’ll be in a staging
room, in which you can “trash talk” with your fellow players and prepare for combat. When you’re
ready to play, click the “Ready” button at the top of the screen. When everyone in the room has
signaled their readiness, the host can then launch the game. Arcade will start the Etherlords program
and the carnage will begin!
Problems?
installing, registering, or using GameSpy Arcade in conjunction with If you have problems Etherlords,
consult our help pages online at http://www.gamespyarcade.com/help, or e-mail us by using the form
located at http://www.gamespyarcade.com/support/contact.shtml.
Gameplay
On the Duel screen, only the player who created the session can change the resource level, number of
rounds, or the arena. When both players agree (by pressing þ button), you move to the Combat screen
and the Duel begins.
Players can send text messages to each other; these are displayed in the upper section of the screen or
in the console window. The console window displays more lines and allows you to view the dialogue's
history, but hides part of the game screen. To switch to message mode, press <Enter>. Type your
message and press <Enter> again. You can switch your keyboard language according to your
operating system settings. Pressing the <~> key toggles the console window open or closed.
Exiting the game
Once all duel rounds are completed, you'll return to the Multiplayer Game Connection Screen. To exit
the game prior to completing the full duel, press <Esc> to call up the Game Options menu.