Instructions
Click "Singleplayer" from the main-menu of "Rome: Total War." A list of game modes for one player will appear.
Click "Skirmish" from the list game modes. A standard battle preparation window will appear. The settings and parameters of the map will be displayed on the right side of the screen.
Edit the parameters of the battle to meet your desired conditions, such as the number of enemy factions and the map you will play on.
Click "Start Match" to load the game with yourself and enemy factions.