April 2002

Hello there!

Thanks for taking the time to download our Age of Mythology Fan Site Kit (FSK).
With the FSK, you're well on your way to creating an excellent Age of Mythology fan site! 

The Age of Mythology FSK contains the following items for your use:

* This readme.txt file.
* Aom_factsheet.rtf - a fact sheet with the main Age of Mythology features and information.
* Age of Mythology, Ensemble Studios, and Microsoft Game Studios logos in jpg and gif format.
* Age of Mythology concept box art
* 26 in game screenshots in jpg format
* 55 concept art images in jpg format
* 17 unit images in both psd and gif format
* 17 in-game texture art pieces in jpg format
* 12 icons in gif format
* 4 game animations in avi format
* 3 desktop Wallpaper images in bmp format

Copyright disclaimer:
Copyright 2002 Ensemble Studios. Age of Mythology logos and information Copyright 2002 Microsoft Corporation, All rights reserved.

Once your site is up and running, drop us an email:
steve@arbuthnot.com
MMcCart@EnsembleStudios.com


We'll have your site added to the following:
- Related Links page on the Microsoft Game Studios Age of Mythology site (http://www.microsoft.com/games/ageofmythology/)
- Community page on Ensemble Studios Age of Mythology site (http://www.ensemblestudios.com/aom/fansites.shtml)

We also have a low-volume mailing list that will give you the scoop on downloads, contests, 
and the latest happenings within the Age of Mythology community. To subscribe, simply
email Steve (steve@arbuthnot.com).

Also, we know that building a web site is no easy task. Below are links to
some of our favorite tools and development resources to help get you on your
way:

HTML Editors
============
Macromedia Dreamweaver 4 - http://www.macromedia.com/software/dreamweaver/trial/
Macromedia Home Site - http://www.macromedia.com/software/homesite/trial/
Arachnophilia - http://www.arachnoid.com/arachnophilia/ - freeware text based editor
First Page - http://www.evrsoft.com/1stpage/ - freeware text based editor

Graphics Utilities
==================
Macromedia Flash - http://www.macromedia.com/software/flash/trial/
Macromedia Fireworks - http://www.macromedia.com/software/fireworks/trial/
Adobe Photoshop 6 - http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop/main.html
JASC Paint Shop Pro 7 - http://www.jasc.com/download_4.asp
Irfanview - http://www.irfanview.com/ - freeware image viewer

Free Web Hosting
================
Web Communities on MSN - http://communities.msn.com/home
Geocities - http://www.geocities.com/
NetColony - http://www.netcolony.com/
Free Web Space - http://www.freewebspace.net (Offers an index of free web
space providers)

Web Building Resources
======================
CNet Builder.com - http://home.cnet.com/webbuilding/0-3880.html
Project Cool - http://www.projectcool.com/
About.com - http://html.about.com/cs/whatishtml/
Webmonkey.com - http://hotwired.lycos.com/webmonkey/

Message Board Software
======================
Ikonboard - http://win.ikonboard.com/?home - high quality free forum software
Ultimate BB - http://www.infopop.com/

Compression Utilities
=====================
Win zip 8.0 - http://www.winzip.com


Thanks for supporting the Age of Mythology online community!

Steve Cherrier
--
Arbuthnot Communications, Inc.
http://www.arbuthnot.com

Mike "Archangel" McCart
--
Ensemble Studios Community Relations Manager
http://www.ensemblestudios.com

