When using the map editor, even though i put multpiple towns, and in the map properties identify differing town types for different players. The map only comes up as a one player map, is there something i need to do? is there a manual or instruction for use of this map editor?

When you first start the map, you have to choose either singleplayer or multiplayer.

To get the map editor manuals. Click start on your desktop, highlight program files by holding the mouse over it without clicking. Find the ubisoft file, highlight it. Find the heroes file and highlight it. You will see the file called map editor manual. Highlight it and there are several manuals on the map editor.