The latest Definitive Edition of the game actually allows writing code using Ensemble Studios' original scripting language, XS. There are some great docs on it

The latest Definitive Edition of the game actually allows writing code using Ensemble Studios' original scripting language, XS. There are some great docs on it here: https://ugc.aoe2.rocks/general/xs/ https://ugc.aoe2.rocks/general/xs/ The scripting functionalities, such as built-in functions, are still getting expanded with most major updates. There is also a python-based tool for creating and editing scenarios and triggers via python scripts called AoE2ScenarioParser - and a lot of people are using it as well!