Your understanding is mostly on the right track. The XML handles a lot of the scenario and entity configuration, while JavaScript is used for triggers and scripted events such as waves and other gameplay actions. I’d recommend checking the scenario and map-making tutorials on the Wildfire Games forum, as they cover setting up mods and working with Atlas and scenario files. That should give you a good starting point before experimenting further with your own scenario.

What do y'all think of adding Empress Lu Zhi for a hero? She was a very strong ruler, brutal even.        And then, how she'd look in her Empress Dowager form:

Thanks a lot!

that is very exciting to hear. im eager to see what the new factions or changes are gonna be that could change/better the mod, nice to hear a response an keep up the good work   p.s i changed my mind about the lizalfos, i think the current system is alright like you said but them getting they're tech would be pretty sweet if you ask me

Thanks for the feedback; I would be grateful if you knew how I could improve that detail.