RESTwars

An online game (like the good old browsergames) which can be played via a REST interface.

• Build RESTwars from source and get it running
• Contributing
• Webservice documentation
• Write a bot
• Changelog

Universe

The game takes place in a universe. The universe consists of galaxies which consist of solar systems which consist of planets.

Each planet is identified with a set of coordinates: [g].[s].[p] where [g] is the number of the galaxy, [s] is the number of the solar system inside the galaxy and [p] is the number of the planet inside the solar system.

New players

New players start with one planet in a randomized location in the universe.

Resources

Crystal

Crystal is needed for every building, ship and research. Crystals can be stolen from attackers.

Gas

Gas is needed for every advanced technology. Gas can be stolen from attackers.

Energy

Energy is needed for every building, ship and research. Energy is also consumed when traveling with ships through the universe. Energy can't be stolen from attackers.

Buildings

Command center

Allows the construction of other buildings. Upgrading the command center speeds up the construction of buildings.

Crystal mine

Generates crystals. Upgrading the mine increases the generation rate.

Gas refinery

Generates gas. Upgrading the refinery increases the generation rate.

Solar panels

Generates energy. Upgrading the panels increases the generation rate.

Shipyard

Allows the construction of ships. Upgrading the shipyard speeds up the construction of ships.

Research center

Enables research of technologies. Upgrading the research center speeds up the research.

Telescope

Enables scanning the area around the planet. Upgrading the telescope widens the scan area and increases the range and accuracy of incoming enemy fleet detection.

Ships

Mosquito

Small and cheap fighter ship.

Dagger

Very fast fighter ship.

Colony

Colonizes planets.

Probe

Fast and cheap scout.

Mule

Freighter.

Daedalus

Sophisticated fighter ship.

Technology

Build cost reduction

Reduces the build cost for buildings.

Combustion engine

Reduces the flight cost for ships with combustion engines.