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View the slide show on the website to see the new GUI.

A new episode will begin in a week or so, play the training game now to see if the game is of interest to you.
The training game also gets you over the initial learning curve, so when the real game starts, you are ready.

<t>A new episode will start in a week or so.<br/>
If you have not played before and want to join in, sign up now and play the training game so you are up to speed when the real game starts.<br/>
New features in latest update :<br/>
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Jumpgates may now only be destroyed by the star owner.<br ...

<t>The episode "Invenire Vermis Foraminis" will begin soon. <br/>
If you wish to participate, join the training game now to learn the basics. <br/>
New game features: - Ships may now be retrofitted to another design. - You may now change your victory path at any time. - New diplomatic options ...

@greno-zee Thanks for the great review!

<t>The episode "Quis est lupus inter oves" has begun.<br/>
New game features:<br/>
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Dossier of known intel for each opponent<br/>
Dilemmas at more stars<br/>
Imperial stars may now delay/search fleets<br/>
Goods contracts for independent stars<br/>
New agent ops :<br/>
- cause service worker ...

<t>The episode "Novus Contractus Artis" has begun.<br/>
New game features:<br/>
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Civil goods markets replaced by "Goods Contracts".<br/>
Support costs for ships reduced.<br/>
Convoy type fleet removed, replaced with Supply Base type.<br/>
New comm channel consolidates intel from foreign realms ...

<t>The episode "Partes Facere Totam" will begin on September 11th 2020.<br/>
If you have never played and wish to join in, please begin the training game now so you can join the above game with some knowledge of the mechanics.<br/>
New game features:<br/>
New Structures :<br/>
Crafter - Crafts ...

<t>The episode "Mercatus Volgus Ubivis" has begun.New game features:Dogfights : Takes place during short range combat by fightercraftThrusters, Generators and Ion Cannons : Only usable on Fighters & InterceptorsCivil Markets : Similar to black markets but deal in legal goodsLuxuries : Demand now ...

<t>The episode "Cave Mercatura Furta" has begun.New game features:UTS Delivery Service : Send resources to remote stars and territories.<br/>
Sector Markets : Resource trade via UTS.<br/>
New ship components :<br/>
- Engineer Unit : Required to capture transponders.<br/>
- Supply Dock : Reduces ...

We are just starting a new episode of the game and could use another half dozen testers

The tutorial has been axed in favour of in-game hint panels.

Now working 100% in Chrome.

Update : 2 new options now available :- Design your own ships- Negotiate treaties with Independent stars (NPCs) Graphics marginally improved, I updated the images in post # 1. Now 98% working in Chrome.

<t>So far I have spent 15 minutes looking at your snaps and videos and all I saw was basic early stage 4x stuff. I look forward to seeing examples from the more unique parts that you have put into the game. I've been pondering how I can answer this. The reason I only show basic concepts is because ...

No one even has questions?

No commercial intent. This is my hobby. A game free from the influence of profit motivation means it can be as politically incorrect as I want

Posted my game overview here : [url]http://spacesimcentral.com/ssc/topic/4127-starlords3k-an-on-line-strategic-4x-space-game/?p=45683[/url]

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Why would I create yet another 4X Space game?<br/>
Because all 4X I have played had poor AI and a lack of strategic & diplomatic scope.<br/>
I define strategy as the following :<br/>
Planning : This is a time element thing. Games usually permit a player to react fairly quickly to an ...

You are more than welcome to start a thread here if you wish. Will post my thread, but where? The game could be classed as an Indie, On-line, Strategic 4X Space game. Which is the best forum for such?

<t>How do you like Thailand?I like it a lot. Thailand is tied with Malaysia for my "best place to live" award. But that is me. Would you like it? Yes, if you like :- Hot climate- Spicy food- Friendly people- Low costs (if you are from a "rich" country and live modestly) What you have to put up with ...