|  | TA: Kingdoms General FAQ The Total Annihilation: Kingdoms FAQ (frequently answered questions) offers answers to some of the most commonly asked questions regarding TA: Kingdoms, hence the name FAQ. Any questions, corrections, additions, etc., should be directed to MagixNight at magixnight@planetannihilation.com. The original author was Pentup, who has done an incredible job with the FAQ.
Basic Information
Answers to the most commonly asked questions. | 1. What is the story behind the game? 2. Is it just like Total Annihilation except with a fantasy setting? 3. Will I get tired of TA:K after awhile? 4. What can I do to get better? 5. I see strange abbreviations all over the forums, what do these stand for?
System Req.
Answers involving computer specs and minimum requirements to run TA. | 6. What are the minimum requirements to run TA:K? 7. Are 3D cards supported? 8. I have a fast computer, but the game is still slow, whats up? 9. TA:K just won't run on my computer, what should I do?
The Units
Questions and answers about the many units in TA. | 10. Are there really 100+ units in the game? 11. When are new units released? 12. Where can I find the new units? 13. Will the downloadable units be worth something? 14. Are units upgradeable, and able to improve their accuracy/strength? 15. Can air units fight air units? 16. Can units hide themselves, or be hidden? 17. Is the game a race to build the most powerful units? 18. Where does Cavedog stand on hacked/user-made units?
Editing
Questions and answers about editing TA and making your own maps/units. | 19. Is there a unit editor? 20. Is there a map/mission editor? 21. What about third party map editors? 22. Are there official Cavedog maps? 23. Are there other maps for download other than the officials?
Gameplay
Rules of the game, and answers about game features, specs. | 24. What is the money in the game? 25. Can a factory build a bunch of units at once? 26. Can I set a construction unit to build certain structures by itself? 27. Are there any cheat codes? 28. What is the game interface like? 29. Does the terrain affect units performance? 30. What kind of control do I have over the units?
Internet Play
Ways to find an internet opponent, and general question involving internet play. | 31. How do I play Kingdoms on the internet? 32. Can I make/break alliances during a multiplayer game? 33. Can I share resources/units in a multiplayer game? 34. How many people can play TA at once? 35. Can I eliminate certain units in a multiplayer game? 36. What are some ways I can cut down on multiplayer lag?