Game of the month August 2008

Realms of Rivalry

Description:Online graphical turn-based strategy/rpg game where you can play short tactical skirmishes with 2-4 players in small randomly generated game worlds. The game is free and can be played either as an applet or downloadable client. Each turn is time-limited to 30-90 secs giving the game a semi-realtime feel.

Features:

* Multiplayer with up to 4 players.
* Players control teams of 3 characters: Warrior, Archer and Mage.
* Turn-based gameplay with optional time limit per turn.
* Randomly generated game worlds (realms).
* CPU controlled monsters.
* Several weapons, armor, traps and other items.
* Occlusion calculation used in combat situations.
* Interrupts.
* Different types of terrain.
* Buy & sell items at vendors.
* Monster respawning.
* Ingame chat.
* Detailed end-of-game summary panel.

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July 2008: Realms of Rivalry
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June 2007: Nim'Taur
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May 2007: Nim'Taur
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March 2007: Nim'Taur
February 2007: Nim'Taur
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May 2006: Tlan'sho
April 2006: Tlan'sho
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February 2006: Empyrez
January 2006: (SFU) Unification Wars
December 2005: Woopyland
November 2005: (SFU) Unification Wars
October 2005: Orkfia
September 2005: World of Warcraft