RoE Power Tools Guide
Version 1.2
Written by Necon
To download the RoE Powertool please go to the following link:
http://www.realmofempires.com/roepowertools/roept.aspx
If the link doesn't work you can also find it in any RoE realm under the Tools & Options Menu (The Wrench) listed as RoE Mapper.
Setting up the Mapper[]
Upon installing the mapper there are a few things you will need to do to set it up.
Selecting a Realm[]
When you first open the RoE powertool a dialog box will appear titled Choose Realm. Double click on the desired realm to continue. This dialog box also shows when you last downloaded data from the RoE server and how long ago that was. You are only allowed to update mapper data every 12 hours. There will be a slight delay as the mapper loads.
Downloading latest data[]
Every time you enter a realm via the Mapper you should update the data. As said before you can only do so every 12 hours. There is a 12 hour delay on the data as well. Even if you just download current data if a village changed hands in the last 12 hours it will still show as the previous owner.
Setting local time[]
Do to the fact that the Powertool also has an Attack Scheduler, inputting your local time is necessary. To do this enter a realm and click the Tools tab. Select Options from the Tools tab. A dialog box will appear displaying Network Connectivity. Select the Misc tab from this dialog box. Adjust the Time Adjustment arrows until the Server time matches your the current time on the RoE server. (If you live in an area with Daylight Savings Time remember to adjust this when it changes)
Using the Mapper[]
The mapper allows you to see the entire view of selected realm. This is useful in looking at the overall view of things during clan wars, or just to see what neighborhood you want to move into next.
Mapper Layout[]
When your first enter a realm via the Mapper you will see two boxes. One to the left titled Controls, and one to the right titled Map. The Control Box allows you to chage the current settings for the image in the Map Box.
Zooming In/Out[]
The Mapper allows you to zoom from 1x to 100x. click the Zoom adjustment arrows on the Control Box to the desired magnification. Click the Draw Map button for the settings to take effect.
Finding a location[]
There are three ways to do this. Click the Center direction arrows on the the Control Box until you get to the desired location. Or if you already know the location of the desired village you can type it into the Center input boxes. Click Draw Map for the settings to take effect. You can also Right Click the desired area on the map and select Center Map Here.
Highlights[]
Highlights allow you to view specific Clans/Players in the Map Box
Adding Clans to the Mapper[]
There are two ways to do this. Press the drop down arrow in the Highlights Box and cycle through until you find the desired clan. Select a color that you desire the clan to appear as in the Map Box. Click the Draw Map button for settings to take effect. You can also Right Click on a player of the desired clan and select Highlight Clan from the pop up menu.
Adding Players to the Mapper[]
There are two ways to do this. Double click the Player input box in the Highlights Box. Type the in game name of the desired player and select a color that you desire for the player to appear as in the Map Box. Click the Draw Map button for settings to take effect. You can also Right Click on a village belonging to the desired player and select Highlight Player from the pop up menu.
Adding Colors to Clans/Players[]
To add a color to a selected clan/player click the Color Input box in the Highlights Box. Select a pre-made color and press the Ok button or click the Define Custom Color button in the Color box. If creating a custom color the click the desired spot on the color spectrum and adjust the lightness arrow to the right of the Color box. Click the Add to Custom Colors button, select the color and click OK. Press the Draw Map button for settings to take effect.
Saving Highlights[]
Click the Save Current Map Highlights (Floppy disk icon) button to save highlights for future use. Closing the mapper will erase current highlights. Saving them will allow you to pull them up without having to go through the Clan drop down arrow again.
Loading Highlights[]
There are two options for loading highlights. Click the Load Saved Highlights Without Overwriting The Current Highlights button (Red Plus Sign Icon). Or click the Load Saved Highlights and overwrite current Highlights button (File Folder Icon). Press the Draw Map button for loaded highlight settings to take effect.
Clearing Highlights[]
Press the New Map Highlights button (Piece Of Paper Icon) to clear current highlights.
-Saving A Map[]
To save a map click the Map tab at the top of the RoE Mapper. Click the Save Map option. Or press Ctrl+S on your keyboard. This is useful for emailing to friends while planning attacks.
Adjusting Map Size[]
If you Maximize the mapper the Map box will remain the same size. You can manually adjust the Map box. You can also click on the Tools tab at the top of the Mapper and select the Arrange Windows - Max Map option.
-Chose Another Realm[]
Click the Tools tab at the top of the Mapper. Click the Chose Another Realm option. This will bring the Chose A Realm dialog box back up. Select the new realm you wish to enter via the mapper.
Using the Attack Scheduler[]
The Attack Scheduler allows you to plan out a campaign on multiple targets with attacks coming from multiple villages at the same time. Using this scheduler you can coordinate massive attacks to land within seconds of each other. The scheduler will alert you of when you are to launch your attacks so that they land in time to insure you not miss any. Very useful in eject enemy players from your neighborhood.
Opening Campaign[]
View Click the Tools tab at the top of the Mapper. Campaign View will also open every time you set a new target.
Campaign View[]
Layout Upon opening Campaign View you will see a dialog box titled My Campaigns.
New Campaigns[]
The top most input box in My Campaigns. It is where all campaigns will be listed whether still in scheduling or already executed.
-Plan View[]
The first tab in the lower input box is titled Plan View - Scheduling Attacks. This is where you will actually be scheduling troop movements and times. You will also see in the upper right corner of the Plan View box a Time Adjustment input. This will be covered later in the manual.
Executing Attacks Box[]
This is where you will see any Campaigns currently being executed. This box displays information like Land Time, Launch Time, and Launch In time. In the top left hand corner of the Executing Attacks box you will see a Time Input box with the options of Local/Server time. Selecting Local time will allow you to see when the attacks will land in your time. Selecting the Server time will allow you to see when the attacks will land in Game Time. Remember that the game runs on Military Time (see Military Time at the bottom of the Manual).
Starting a New Campaign[]
A New Campaign will be started anytime you select a village to attack via the map screen. Or you can manually start one by right clicking and selecting Add Campaign in the New Campaigns box of the Campaign Overview.
Setting villages to attack[]
There are two ways to do this. The easiest way is to Right click in the Map Box on the village you wish to attack. Select the "Add (selected Village) as Target to campaign 'New Campaign'" option. Or you can add one manually by right clicking and selecting Add Attack in the New Campaigns box of the Campaign Overview. A dialog box will appear titled "Add Target". You can either type a player name that you wish to target and scroll through their available villages to select one in Box A. Or you can type the village location in Box B. The "Chose Village" box will display the currently selected village. The "Attack Description (Optional)" is for you to add any notes you wish to apply to this attack.
Setting villages to attack with[]
There are two ways to do this. The easiest way is to Right Click in the Map Box on the village you wish to attack from. Select the 'Add (selected village) as Attack on (desired village). Or you can add one manually by pressing the Add Attack button in the Plan View box on the Campaign Overview. A dialog box will appear titled "Add Attack". You and either type your player name in and scroll through your available villages to select one in Box A. Or you can type your village location that you wish to attack from in Box B. If sending multiple waves select the attack order for this village (1 being the first to hit). Select a unit in the Attack Speed input box to calculate the speed at which your wave will travel (see unit speeds at the bottom of the Manual). The Description input box is for any notes you wish to add to this attack.
Deleting village attacks[]
Left click the attack you wish to delete and press the delete key on your keyboard.
Adjusting time for attacks[]
The Time Adjustment box in the top right corner of the Plan View box is for adjusting the start/landing time of your attacks. This allows you to land waves within 30 seconds of each other. Useful for opponents who may try to dodge your attacks. Or to launch waves within 30 seconds of each other. Unsure why this is useful but it is a feature and will be covered.
Adjusting Start Time[]
You can adjust the Start Time of an attack by pressing the Time Adjustment arrows to the right of Your Local Time/Server Time in Time Adjustment box to the desired time you wish to launch. The Attack Scheduler will then show you the Landing Time of your waves being launch. Remember that the game runs on Military Time (see Military Time at the bottom of the Manual).
Adjusting Landing Time[]
You can adjust the Landing Time of an attack by pressing the Time Adjustment arrows to the right of you Local Time. Unlike the Launch Time feature only adjusting your local time will cause an effect in the Plan View. Remember that the game runs on Millitary Time (see Millitary Time at the bottom of the Manual).
Executing an Attack[]
Once you have completed you planning for a campaign press the Exectue Attacks As Scheduled button in the Plan View box. This you push the campaign into the Executing Attacks tab and you will be unable to make any changes to the campaign. After a Campaign is execute the Attack Scheduler will notify you five minutes before and attack is to be launched so insure you keep the RoE PowerTools open.
Deleting Campaigns[]
To delete a completed or undesired campaign Right Click on the campaign you wish to delete in the New Campaigns box and select "Delete Campaign".
Video Demonstration[]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54le-XJnp_U
Here is a video showing how to use the attack planner that is built into the RoE Mapper. This video was made for a specific person so the speaking was directed at them personally, but I'm sure you guys can figure it out.
THIS IS NOT! an attempt to show strategy. If you attempt to use the meager force i used in this example you will go SPLAT against enemy walls.
Unit Movement Speeds[]
Some of the units move at different speeds and you will need to know this for you Attack Scheduler.
CM[]
Citizen Militia move at a rate of 4 squares per hour.
Infantry[]
Infantry move at a rate of 3 squares per hour.
LC[]
Light Calvary moves at a rate of 7 squares per hour.
Knights[]
Knights move at a rate of 6 squares per hour.
Rams[]
Rams move at a rate of 2 squares per hour.
-Trebuchet[]
Trebuchet move at a rate of 2 squares per hour.
Spy[]
Spy move at a rate of 8 squares per hour.
Governor[]
Governors move at a rate of 2 squares per hour.
5 Military Timing[]
12am - 00:00
1am - 01:00
2am - 02:00
3am - 03:00
4am - 04:00
5am - 05:00
6am - 06:00
7am - 07:00
8am - 08:00
9am - 09:00
10am - 10:00
11am - 11:00
12pm - 12:00
1pm - 13:00
2pm - 14:00
3pm - 15:00
4pm - 16:00
5pm - 17:00
6pm - 18:00
7pm - 19:00
8pm - 20:00
9pm - 21:00
10pm - 22:00
11pm - 23:00
6 Correcting Mapper Errors[]
Every so often the PowerTools will get an error code and not allow you to access some realms. There are two ways to fix this.
Uninstall[]
Different Operating Systems require different means of removal, so I can't go into specifics on that. What you need to do is completely remove the RoE PowerTools from the directory (IE My Documents or C:/ ) that you downloaded it too. Reinstall the mapper into a different directory then the one you used before.
Deleting the XML[]
Download File First off make sure the PowerTools is closed. If you downloaded the PowerTools to the default directory (My Documents) then access My Documents and look for the file called "RoEPowerTools Saved Files". Go into the "RoEPowerTools Saved Files" file and access the file for the realm you are having issues with (IE if you can't access r4 the go into the file titled "RealmOfEmpires.com.Realm4" ). Delete the XML file titled "Realm4". Reopen your PowerTools and click the download latest data button.