0 A.D. (pronounced “zero ey-dee”) is a free, open-source, historical real-time strategy (RTS) game developed by Wildfire Games. It focuses on ancient warfare and civilizations spanning from 500 B.C. to 500 A.D.
This package is provided in .xdeb format for B OS and systems compatible with Xdeb.
✨ Features
- Real-time strategy gameplay similar to Age of Empires
- Play as ancient civilizations (Romans, Greeks, Persians, and more)
- Base building, resource gathering, and army management
- Epic battles with unique units for each faction
- Skirmish mode, campaigns, and multiplayer support (LAN & online)
- Modding support with custom maps and scenarios
- Open-source and community-driven development
📦 Installation
Download the .xdeb package from:
https://sourceforge.net/projects/merdekasoft/files/apps/
Then install it with:
packagewizard 0ad-x.y.z.xdeb
Replace x.y.z with the actual version number.
🎮 How to Play
- Launch 0 A.D. from your applications menu.
- Select a game mode:
- Single Player (Skirmish or Campaign)
- Multiplayer (LAN or Online)
- Choose your civilization and map.
- Gather resources, build structures, train units, and command your army.
- Defeat your opponents to achieve victory!
📚 Documentation
- Official website: https://play0ad.com
- User manual & FAQ: User Manual
- Community forums: Wildfire Games Forum
🤝 Contributing
You can contribute by:
- Reporting bugs and gameplay issues
- Creating mods, maps, and scenarios
- Translating the game into your language
- Supporting development with donations
- Joining community discussions
⚖️ License
0 A.D. is licensed under the GNU General Public License v2 or later. Game assets (graphics, sounds, music) are released under Creative Commons licenses. See: https://play0ad.com/license/
