abstract
| - The Art of Freeciv is a little different from the other online manuals. Whilst they will explain the mechanics of playing, what various commands do, how to control your empire, and minutae on the effects of various city improvements and wonders, this manual attempts to explain how to actually play the game. Not in terms of which units to move and where, but in terms of the tactics and strategies that will prove most effective in the online arena. This guide is a continuation of The Art of Freeciv for Freeciv 1.12.0. The game has evolved since the guide was written This includes advice targeted specifically at players completely new to the game, but it is mainly intended for people who have already played a few games, and are now convinced that the entire top ten of the online ranking column is composed of people who have designed their own clients, and otherwise figured out sophisticated ways to cheat at the game. (They haven't of course. Given the amount of time that lot spend online playing, it's amazing they even find time to sleep.) Keep in mind that all games of Freeciv are different, so this guide can be a step towards becoming a better player. There is no substitute for a lot of practice playing the game. Read on gentle reader, and you too may join the illustrious ranks of Freeciv players who at one time or another have been asked if they've made any 'private modifications' to their client software.
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