In adventure mode the player controls a group of heroes and a small squad of troops uncovering dark secrets and surprising twists as the adventure unfolds. Combined with the player’s main race they provide a valuable asset when clashing with their opponents. Scrolling the mouse wheel downwards will zoom in, with your cursor as the point of focus. These keyboard controls cannot be changed. Now, press and hold the CTRL key and scroll your mouse wheel. In strategy mode the player is able to select 3 major races – treacherous Humans, vicious Foresters and merciless Darklings, and in addition to these three primary races, the player is able to capture, enslave and develop five independent nations – Shades, Nomads, Dragons, Trolls, and Elves. Clicking on number keys to use your weapons or items, and adjusting your map magnification or weapon scope by scrolling the mouse wheel. Rising Kingdoms is a Real-Time Strategy set in a fantasy world, which focuses on empire. Once Rise of Kingdom starts, place your cursor or mouse pointer at the point where you wish to zoom in. Set in the beautiful fantasy world of Equiada, home to magical creatures, mighty leaders, and powerful wizards, Rising Kingdoms, offers players the unique combination of both strategy and adventure modes.