Isle Wars

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Isle Wars is a turn-based strategy game in which players vie for control of a series of islands scattered across a vast ocean. Combining elements of resource management, tactical combat, and territorial expansion, the game offers a satisfying mix of strategic depth and simplicity, perfectly suited for a DOS-era experience.Set in an alternate history where seafaring empires wage war for dominance, you play as the leader of one of four rival factions. Your goal is to conquer all the islands, secure vital resources, and eliminate competing forces to unify the archipelago under your rule. Gameplay: Objective: Control all islands on the map by defeating enemy factions through strategic conquest and resource management. Game Flow: Start of Game: Each player starts with a single island as their base. Players are given initial resources to build units and ships. Turn-Based Actions: Each turn, players can perform the following: Build or upgrade structures. Train military units. Move troops and ships. Attack enemy-controlled islands. Gather resources like gold, wood, and food. Winning the Game: Win by conquering all enemy bases or achieving a dominant share of the islands. Core Mechanics: Island Management: Resources: Gold Mines: Generate income. Farms: Supply food for troops. Lumber Mills: Provide wood for ships and structures. Buildings: Barracks: Train infantry and artillery. Shipyard: Build transport and warships. Fortress: Improve island defenses. Combat: Unit Types: Infantry: Basic land units, effective in numbers. Artillery: Long-range units for sieges. Warships: Naval units to protect transport ships and bombard enemy islands. Battles: Tactical, turn-based skirmishes occur when attacking or defending an island. Terrain plays a role; islands may have forests, hills, or beaches affecting unit movement and combat. Diplomacy: Negotiate truces or form temporary alliances with other factions. Betray alliances when the time is right to gain an advantage. Exploration: Unexplored islands may contain neutral factions or hidden treasures. Scout islands to assess enemy defenses before attacking. Features: Multiplayer: Hotseat mode for up to four players, with alternating turns on the same computer. AI Opponents: Challenging AI with different personalities: Aggressive: Focuses on rapid expansion. Defensive: Fortifies islands heavily. Balanced: Mix of offense and defense. Randomized Maps: Generate new archipelago layouts for endless replayability. Difficulty Levels: Easy, Normal, and Hard settings adjust AI intelligence and resource availability. Scoring System: Points awarded for islands captured, battles won, and resources collected. High scores tracked locally.

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