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MegaGlest is set in a [[fantasy world]] with seven factions, Magic, Tech, Indians, Egypt, Norsemen, Persian and Romans, which together form the ''Megapack''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://megaglest.org/techtree/|title=MegaGlest tech trees}}</ref> Each come with their own set of units, buildings and upgrades, advantages and disadvantages, which allows for variation in strategy while keeping a [[game balance|balanced gameplay]]. For example, the Tech faction uses traditional human warriors and has [[medieval]] mechanical devices in its arsenal, and are strong in [[melee combat]] while the Magic faction is designed for more advanced players with most of their units morphed from or summoned by others. Magic lacks the hand-to-hand combat strength of the Tech faction but features more versatile units. [[Tileset]]s are selected at the new game setup menu and determine the graphical nature of the MegaGlest game world.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://glest.wikia.com/wiki/MegaGlest|title=MegaGlest Page on the Glest Wiki}}</ref>
MegaGlest is set in a [[fantasy world]] with seven factions, Magic, Tech, Indians, Egypt, Norsemen, Persian and Romans, which together form the ''Megapack''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://megaglest.org/techtree/|title=MegaGlest tech trees}}</ref> Each come with their own set of units, buildings and upgrades, advantages and disadvantages, which allows for variation in strategy while keeping a [[game balance|balanced gameplay]]. For example, the Tech faction uses traditional human warriors and has [[medieval]] mechanical devices in its arsenal, and are strong in [[melee combat]] while the Magic faction is designed for more advanced players with most of their units morphed from or summoned by others. Magic lacks the hand-to-hand combat strength of the Tech faction but features more versatile units. [[Tileset]]s are selected at the new game setup menu and determine the graphical nature of the MegaGlest game world.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://glest.wikia.com/wiki/MegaGlest|title=MegaGlest Page on the Glest Wiki}}</ref>


Because of the moddability of the engine, MegaGlest can play games from a variety of player-created [[Mod (computer gaming)|mods]] and total conversions, spanning very different themes. The ''Japanese''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://glest.org/glest_board/index.php?topic=6103.0|title=Japanese mod on the Glest forums}}</ref> mod is an artistic mod with units and buildings inspired by historic japanese warfare. The total conversion ''Annex - Conquer the world''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.moddb.com/mods/annex-conquer-the-world|title=Annex - Conquer the world mod on moddb.com}}</ref> is a futuristic mod with Manga elements, vehicle and hero units. ''Military Glest''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://glest.wikia.com/wiki/Military|title=Military Glest mod}}</ref> has a contemporary warfare theme and ''Malevolent Rising''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://darkspectral.zxq.net/Games/MRiseMain.html|title=Malevolent Rising Glest mod}}</ref> is based on fantastic monsters in a dark setting.
Because of the moddability of the engine, MegaGlest can play games from a variety of player-created [[Mod (computer gaming)|mods]] and total conversions, spanning very different themes. The ''Japanese''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://glest.org/glest_board/index.php?topic=6103.0|title=Japanese mod on the Glest forums}}</ref> mod is an artistic mod with units and buildings inspired by historic japanese warfare. The total conversion ''Annex - Conquer the world''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.moddb.com/mods/annex-conquer-the-world|title=Annex - Conquer the world mod on moddb.com}}</ref> is a futuristic mod with Manga elements, vehicle and hero units. ''Military Glest''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://glest.wikia.com/wiki/Military|title=Military Glest mod}}</ref> has a contemporary warfare theme and the ''Vbros Mods''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://glest.org/glest_board/index.php?topic=4511.msg28173#msg28173|title=Vbros Glest Mods }}</ref> have a verity of factions; British, Western, Pirates, Canadians, Crusaders, Dark Knights, USA, Moon, Chess, Penguins, and much more.


==Reception==
==Reception==
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*[http://glestmaps.wikia.com/wiki/Glest_Map_Compendium_Wiki Glest Maps and Tilesets]
*[http://glestmaps.wikia.com/wiki/Glest_Map_Compendium_Wiki Glest Maps and Tilesets]
*[http://glest.wikia.com/ Glest Wiki]
*[http://glest.wikia.com/ Glest Wiki]
*[http://glest.org/glest_board/index.php?topic=5615.msg53408#msg53408 A list of mods for MegaGlest]
*[http://freegamealliance.com/ Free Game Alliance], an alliance of leading open source games which MegaGlest is a member of
*[http://freegamealliance.com/ Free Game Alliance], an alliance of leading open source games which MegaGlest is a member of


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MegaGlest
File:MegaGlest1.jpg
In-game screenshot
Developer(s)MegaGlest Team
Enginecustom
Platform(s)Cross-platform
Genre(s)Real-time strategy
Mode(s)Single player, Multiplayer
File:MegaGlest2.jpg
Indian faction, desert tileset
File:MegaGlest3.png
Romans and Norseman factions in a fight
File:MegaGlest4.jpg
Villages of Persians and Indians

MegaGlest is a free and open source real-time strategy computer game developed by a team of developers from Canada and Germany.[1]

Development

MegaGlest is a fork of Glest, which has not been developed since April 2009. MegaGlest intends to continue in Glests' spirit and with similar gameplay, while improving existing features and adding more functionality. It therefore continues to use the Glest versioning scheme. MegaGlest provides cross-platform online multiplayer LAN/Internet support. I is designed to be moddable, with game elements defined by editable XML files, and includes a map editor and a model viewer.

MegaGlest focusses on stable releases which provide reliable cross platform multi-player games and deliver new game content. The engine is continuously improved but this is of secondary exiguity after stability. Another Glest fork, GAE,[2] is primarily oriented towards extending the game engine and providing more options for full conversions, and is more experimental in nature. It was suggested that the two forks should merge,[3] but due to different philosophies and goals amongst the developers of both forks this effort was called off during the planning stage.[4]

Gameplay

MegaGlest is set in a fantasy world with seven factions, Magic, Tech, Indians, Egypt, Norsemen, Persian and Romans, which together form the Megapack.[5] Each come with their own set of units, buildings and upgrades, advantages and disadvantages, which allows for variation in strategy while keeping a balanced gameplay. For example, the Tech faction uses traditional human warriors and has medieval mechanical devices in its arsenal, and are strong in melee combat while the Magic faction is designed for more advanced players with most of their units morphed from or summoned by others. Magic lacks the hand-to-hand combat strength of the Tech faction but features more versatile units. Tilesets are selected at the new game setup menu and determine the graphical nature of the MegaGlest game world.[6]

Because of the moddability of the engine, MegaGlest can play games from a variety of player-created mods and total conversions, spanning very different themes. The Japanese[7] mod is an artistic mod with units and buildings inspired by historic japanese warfare. The total conversion Annex - Conquer the world[8] is a futuristic mod with Manga elements, vehicle and hero units. Military Glest[9] has a contemporary warfare theme and the Vbros Mods[10] have a verity of factions; British, Western, Pirates, Canadians, Crusaders, Dark Knights, USA, Moon, Chess, Penguins, and much more.

Reception

  • TuxArena.com: Except for the game saving issue, MegaGlest has everything you would expect from a 3D RTS. (MegaGlest 3.6.0)[11]
  • Softsea.com: Rating: 5 of 5 stars[12]
  • Sourceforge: User Rating: 96% recommended (as of December 2011).[13]
  • FreewareFiles.com: Editors Pick, User Rating: 4.90 of 5.00 stars (as of December 2011).[14]
  • Linux Games DB: User Rating: 8.8 of 10 (as of December 2011).[15]
  • Softpedia.com: User Rating: 4.8 of 5.0 stars (as of December 2011).[16]
  • MacGameScout: User Rating: 4.9 of 5.0 stars (as of December 2011).[17]
  • PenguSpy.com: User Rating: 9.51 of 10.00 stars (as of December 2011).[18]

References

  1. ^ "MegaGlest website".
  2. ^ "Glest Advanced Engine project page on sourceforge.net".
  3. ^ "Glest forks to merge into one".
  4. ^ "Glest forks to join forces?".
  5. ^ "MegaGlest tech trees".
  6. ^ "MegaGlest Page on the Glest Wiki".
  7. ^ "Japanese mod on the Glest forums".
  8. ^ "Annex - Conquer the world mod on moddb.com".
  9. ^ "Military Glest mod".
  10. ^ "Vbros Glest Mods".
  11. ^ "MegaGlest review on TuxArena.com".
  12. ^ "MegaGlest review on Softsea.com".
  13. ^ "MegaGlest reviews on sourceforce.net".
  14. ^ "MegaGlest reviews on FreewareFiles.com".
  15. ^ "MegaGlest review on LGDB.org".
  16. ^ "MegaGlest on Softpedia.com".
  17. ^ "MegaGlest on MacGameScout.org".
  18. ^ "MegaGlest on PenguSpy.com".

External links

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