User Guide

Combining Troops
If you have two troops of the same creature type, you can combine
them into one large troop by dragging one into the other.
Trading Between Armies
When two armies join on the Adventure Map (by moving one army
onto the space occupied by the second army), these armies can then
trade troops and even artifacts between them. Troops can be moved
between the two armies by clicking on one troop slot and dragging it
to an empty slot or a slot occupied by the same troop type. Artifacts
are traded by dragging each artifact from one troop onto the portrait
of another troop. The army initiating the trade can give artifacts and
troops, but not take them.
COMBAT FORMATIONS
At the lower-left of the Army screen are three Combat Formation
settings. Each has its strengths and weaknesses in combat, but if
used properly, can give your forces an advantage in combat. Note
that positions 5, 6, and 7 in the image below are strategic positions
for spell casting and ranged troops. Below are the troop slots as they
appear on the Adventure screen.
Below are descriptions of each diagram, which shows you troop slots
as they appear on the combat screen.
Loose Formation: This is the normal setting for all armies.
Every troop lines up far enough apart from each other to make it
more difficult to catch more than one troop in a range-effect attack,
but it is also more difficult to protect the rear row of troops from attack.
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CREATURE INFORMATION
When a creature is selected in the Army screen, you can study all
the details of that specific creature type.
Description
A brief description of that creature type and its abilities.
Special Abilities
All creatures have at least one special ability. Each icon represents
an ability. Right-click on it to learn more.
Backpack
Although creatures can’t use artifacts, they can carry them. The
backpack reveals what artifacts this creature is carrying.
Dismissing Creatures
The ‘Dismiss’ button under the creature animation will permanently
remove the selected troop from your army. Note that heroes cannot
be dismissed from your armies.
Splitting Troops
Sometimes you will want to split a certain troop into two groups. To
do this, select the troop you want to split, click on the “Split Troop”
button on the right of the troop slots, and then drag the troop type to
an empty slot. Alternately, you can hold down the ‘Shift’ key while
dragging a troop from its slot to an empty slot. A screen will appear
allowing you to choose the number of troops you want to place in
that slot. Note that armies on ships cannot be split into additional
armies.
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