NodeClient

Starting a New Game

1. Create a Game

• In the Lobby, click New Game.
• Configure your game settings.
• Share the Game ID with the other players.

2. Join a Game

• The host copies the Game ID from the top of the pre-game screen using the Copy button.
• Other players paste the ID into the field next to Join in the Lobby, then click Join.

3. Start the Match

• Once all players have joined, the host clicks Start.
• The match begins immediately.

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Game Options

Game Modes

• Turn-Based — Time advances only when all players are Ready.
• Time-Based — Time advances automatically at fixed real-time intervals.

Turn-Based Speeds

The game advances by a block of in-game hours each turn:

• 1h / 2h / 6h / 12h
• Default: 6 hours

Time-Based Speeds

The game advances by 1 in-game hour every:

• 30 minutes
• 60 minutes (1:1 default)
• 120 minutes

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Core Gameplay

Node Capture

• The game revolves around capturing Nodes.
• Combat unfolds over multiple hours, with damage determined by your tech level.

Health Transfer

• Node health and unit health can transfer back and forth during battles.
• This system lets you reinforce defenses or push harder offensively depending on strategy.

Node Production

• Nodes generate health, research, and money based on the facilities you build.
• Larger nodes produce more resources even with the same number of buildings.

Resources

Resource Types

• Credits — Economic output
• Beakers — Research progress
• Health — Industrial output

Base Production per Facility

• Economy: 0.2
• Industry: 0.05
• Research: 0.1

Production Formula

Production = Facility Count × Base Output × Node Resource Level × Tech Multiplier