How do I play a multiplayer custom battle on Steam?

How you play a multiplayer custom battle on Steam differs depending on whether you want to host a battle or join one.

To host:

1. From the Main Menu, select Multiplayer.

2. Select Online Battles.

3. The Lobby will appear. Select Host Game.

4. The Host Game screen will appear, from which you can adjust the game setup. Enter a game name, then select Custom Battle.

5. The Choose Conditions screen will appear, on which you can adjust the battle's settings, including choosing a map. When you're ready to proceed, click on the Next button.

6. The Customise Battle screen will appear, on which you can select your faction and team. When you're ready to proceed, click on the Next button.

7. The Select Units screen will appear, on which you can add units to your army. When you're ready to proceed, click on the Next button.

8. The Player Waiting screen will appear. When all the players are ready, the battle will begin.

To join:

1. From the Main Menu, select Multiplayer.

2. Select Online Battles.

3. The Lobby will appear. In the list of available games, highlight the one you want to join, then click on the Join Game button.

4. The Customise Battle screen will appear, on which you can select your faction and team. When you're ready to proceed, click on the Next button.

5. The Select Units screen will appear, on which you can add units to your army. When you're ready to proceed, click on the Next button.

6. The Player Waiting screen will appear. When all the players are ready, the battle will begin.