History of Freeciv

	Revision 4 . . September 17, 2001 9:02 pm by Robbe
	Revision 3 . . (edit) September 16, 2001 8:37 pm by Vulture

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Changed: 1c1

GPL Multiplayer turn-based Civilization-alike strategy game.

A multiplayer, turn-based strategy computer game. Players take the role of a leader of a tribe 4000 years B.C.E. and have to guide their people through the centuries. The game ends when one civilization has eradicated all others, when one people has accomplished the goal of space colonization, or at a certain deadline.

Changed: 3c3,5

Game parameters are quite configurable, so it can be played in Civilization I,

Unless only one civilization remains, the winner is the player with the highest score. Points are awarded for the size of a civilization, its wealth, and cultural and scientific advances. The game was inspired by the commercial computer game Civilization (and sequels), which are in turn based on the board game of the same name. Freeciv is quite configurable, so it can be played in Civilization I,

Added: 5a8

Freeciv is free software under the GNU General Public License.