Sometimes you just need to stop playing for a bit while playing, so we'll explain how to pause the game in Age of Mythology Retold.
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You can puase the game in Age of Mythology Retold by pressing the Pause key on the keyboard, or the Esc key that brings up the menu – but only in single-player. In multiplayer, you can only pause with the Pause key, but other players can unpause the game without your input. Sometimes you just need to take a break away from your PC. RTS games in particular can often become long matches, especially on larger maps. Age of Mythology Retold, like its predecessor, offers players a chance to pause the game. This also functions in multiplayer, though there are a few caveats involved. We’ll explore how to pause the game in both settings and what that entails when playing with others.
If you pause the game during multiplayer, other players can unpause by using the same key. There is no timer involved, so they can immediately unpause and continue playing. Over the years, it has become good etiquette to inform other players that you’re about to pause and tell them for how long. While this won’t guarantee that someone isn’t going to unpause, it’s at least good practice among most well-behaved lobbies.Miljan has been into gaming since the days of Sega Mega Drive and Amiga.
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