2.2. Main Menu Layout
The backdrop depicts the interior of a Roman commander's tent. Our intention is to convey the atmosphere that the player is commanding an ancient military campaign. A pre-rendered parchment map dominates the menu screen background.
Rollover text will appear to the right of the large 0 A.D. logo, describing the highlighted menu option. A semi-transparent dark box of dynamic size will also appear below such messages, to make the text clearly visible.
The opening theme that plays at the Main Menu should be catchy, memorable, and have a distinct melody that people will come to associate with the game.
2.2.2. Logos
Three images overwrite the background:
- The WildFire Games logo in the bottom left corner. Click it to view legal/copyright information.
- The 0 A.D. logo in the top mid-left, with build and language version information below.
2.2.3. Sketch Icons
Hovering the cursor over any icon on the main menu's map (or the exit button) will cause the icon to illuminate.
To access the appropriate game option, click the icon, or press the appropriate hotkey.
- Campaigns: Re-enact or change history in one of a number of official or custom single player campaign.
- Single Player: Battle computer-controlled opponents in an environment tailored to your specifications.
- Multiplayer: Compete against or alongside human players over a network or the Internet.
- Options: Customise game settings.
- Scenario Editor: Create your own scenarios and campaigns.
- History: Review articles written and researched by our staff historians, or view the online manual.
- Credits: Click the 0 A.D. logo on the map to view game credits.
- Exit: Click the Exit button in the top-right corner of the screen to exit the program.
10. Exit
When the player chooses to exit 0 A.D., a dialogue window will pop up requesting that the player confirm this decision. He can then either cancel and return to the main menu, or terminate the application.
