0 A.D. (pronounced "zero ey-dee") is a free, open-source, cross-platform real-time strategy (RTS) game of ancient warfare. It's a historically-based war/economy game that allows players to relive or rewrite the history of ten ancient civilizations, each depicted at their peak of economic growth and military prowess. The ten factions are: The Hellenic States (Macedonians, Athenians, Spartans), two Celtic Factions (Britons and Gauls), the Roman Republic, the Persian Empire, the Iberian Tribes, the Carthaginian Empire and Mauryan India, each complete with unique artwork, technologies and civilisation bonuses.

Developed using Pyrogenesis, a ground-breaking new game engine custom-built to suit our needs, 0 A.D. will give players a rich and entertaining real-time gaming experience. 0 A.D. is portable, running not only on Windows, like most games, but also on Linux and Mac OS X.

We believe free, OS software like 0 A.D. encourages sharing, learning and creativity. That's why we have made the code and data available under the GPL license, and released the art, sound and documentation under CC-BY-SA. Modifying the game's data files is as simple as editing JavaScript and XML files, so anyone can learn how the game was developed and share their own contribution to the 0 A.D. world.

0 A.D. has been in development by Wildfire Games (WFG), a group of volunteer, hobbyist game developers from all over the world, since 2001. 0 A.D. has been an open source project since July 2009. We're looking for programmers, 3d artists and more. Get involved.

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2 comments by feneur on May 6th, 2013

As a composer, there is nothing more exciting for me than watching my music come to life… but this post isn’t so much about music – but about the people behind it!

First and foremost, a heart-felt “Thanks” to… you: the fans! I never imagined so many people would fall in love with the music of 0 A.D., but the feedback I’ve received in the past few years has blown me away! I am absolutely thankful to each and every one of you for expressing such love and interest in my music – without you, I would never have recorded a single note.

Since day 1, I insisted that as much of the music as possible be recorded by live musicians (as opposed to using MIDI-based sounds), and the results speak for themselves…
Several musicians have come together to really bring my music to life, and I would like to extend my ever-lasting gratitude to them as well :)

A glimpse behind the scenes--The Music Makers #3

Marta Mc’Cave – Flute
She is the beating heart of the Hellenic Tribes, and also plays the flute solos from “Honor Bound” and “The Road Ahead”. Her solo on “Forging a City-State” was 100% improvised!

Behind the scenes: 0 A.D. Soundtrack

Shir-Ran Yinon – Viola
She is the soul of the Britons in “Highland Mist”, and the reason why “The Road Ahead” sounds so big… over 40 separate Viola channels were recorded to create the big string section sound!

Avior Rokah – Trumpet
Avior’s trumpet rings true in the win/loss music, tragic and melancholy on “Dried Tears”, triumphant and epic on “You are Victorious!”

A glimpse behind the scenes--The Music Makers #5

Dror Parker – Percussion
The score of Carthage wouldn’t have been the same without this master of drums. His frame drum, darbuka, riq and toms were recorded freestyle – with nothing but a click track! I then sat down and arranged “Peaks of Atlas” and “Mediterranean Waves” on his inspiring work.

Jeff Willet – Percussion
Jeff is a personal friend and collaborator of mine, who has contributed two of his taiko drum tracks to be used as combat music in game. He also played a wide array of percussion on “Cisalpine Gaul” and “The Hellespont”!

Bar Guzi – Percussion
I’ve been playing with Bar since I was 13… and he was the first percussion player to chime in! His djembe playing can be heard on “Forging a City-State”.

Honest, heart-felt thanks for listening, stay tuned for more 0 A.D. music!
- Omri Lahav.

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0 A.D. Alpha 13 Magadha (Mac 64-bit Version)

0 A.D. Alpha 13 Magadha (Mac 64-bit Version)

Apr 2, 2013 Full Version 0 comments

New features: Mauryan Indian civilization, improved AI, difficulty levels for AIs, attack-move command, and more.

0 A.D. Alpha 13 Magadha (Mac 32-bit Version)

0 A.D. Alpha 13 Magadha (Mac 32-bit Version)

Apr 2, 2013 Full Version 0 comments

New features: Mauryan Indian civilization, improved AI, difficulty levels for AIs, attack-move command, and more.

0 A.D. Alpha 13 Magadha (Windows Version)

0 A.D. Alpha 13 Magadha (Windows Version)

Apr 2, 2013 Full Version 2 comments

New features: Mauryan Indian civilization, improved AI, difficulty levels for AIs, attack-move command, and more.

0 A.D. Alpha 12 Loucetios (OS X 64-bit Version)

0 A.D. Alpha 12 Loucetios (OS X 64-bit Version)

Dec 17, 2012 Full Version 1 comment

This alpha features diplomacy, packing siege engines, super fancy water and more!

0 A.D. Alpha 12 Loucetios (OS X 32-bit Version)

0 A.D. Alpha 12 Loucetios (OS X 32-bit Version)

Dec 17, 2012 Full Version 0 comments

This alpha features diplomacy, packing siege engines, super fancy water and more!

0 A.D. Alpha 12 Loucetios (Windows Version)

0 A.D. Alpha 12 Loucetios (Windows Version)

Dec 16, 2012 Full Version 10 comments

This alpha features diplomacy, packing siege engines, super fancy water and more!

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Wowwars
Wowwars Mar 24 2013, 9:56pm says:

Great now just remove "Dahr Lag" love it anyways though.

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Guest
Guest Mar 20 2013, 10:44am says:

Is it possible to place infantry on the walls ?

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Guest
Guest Mar 28 2013, 8:15am replied:

That is planned for the second part of the game. I too would like to see that implemented in the game as soon as possibe , something along the lines of Castle Strike which had a great siege system.

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WhiteEarl
WhiteEarl Mar 19 2013, 2:50pm says:

Nice game, but i suffer a game lag even with 60-70 soliders per player with 3 players :-( It destroy whole game feeling for me

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dexmark5
dexmark5 Mar 12 2013, 5:51pm says:

This is a every nice game i well like to see more of it and does it work on a 64bit windows 7 laptop and computer?

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Mythos_Ruler
Mythos_Ruler Mar 17 2013, 12:21am replied:

Works on 64-bit Windows 7 just fine.

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Guest
Guest Mar 16 2013, 6:02pm replied:

It should work fine in 64 bit windows 7.

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hulk0
hulk0 Mar 9 2013, 8:45pm replied:

More like a Age of Empires 2 clone in 3D, cause AOE 3 was crap. The only thing that's even more awesome than AOE 2 is Age of Mythology. :D

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Piemanlives
Piemanlives Mar 4 2013, 7:54pm replied:

I enjoyed Age Of Empires 3, but yes I agree with you, this is a really good game that I enjoy a lot.

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