Difference between revisions of "Infiniverse"
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|theme = Space, Exploration | |theme = Space, Exploration | ||
|influences = Noctis, [[Dwarf Fortress]], Infinity: A Quest for Earth, [[Doryen]] | |influences = Noctis, [[Dwarf Fortress]], Infinity: A Quest for Earth, [[Doryen]] | ||
|site = http:// | |site = http://www.infiniverse-game.com | ||
|licensing = [[freeware]] | |licensing = [[freeware]] | ||
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== Concept == | == Concept == | ||
The goal of the project is to create a huge, almost infinite, yet interesting universe for the players to explore. This is achieved through heavy use of procedural generation techniques such as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perlin_noise Perlin noise.] Some [http:// | The goal of the project is to create a huge, almost infinite, yet interesting universe for the players to explore. This is achieved through heavy use of procedural generation techniques such as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perlin_noise Perlin noise.] Some [http://www.infiniverse-game.com/?p=articles.php articles written by the developer] are available on the subject. | ||
== Engine Features == | == Engine Features == | ||
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== Development == | == Development == | ||
The game is not yet released, though some [http:// | The game is not yet released, though some [http://www.infiniverse-game.com/?p=downloads.php techdemos] and [http://www.infiniverse-game.com/?p=screenshots.php media] is available. The game engine, as well as the server, is functional, but most of the actual gaming features are missing. The best source for progress updates and current state of development is the [http://www.infiniverse-game.com homepage.] | ||
Revision as of 21:33, 17 October 2009
| Infiniverse | |
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| Talkie-Talkie Project | |
| Developer | aave |
| Theme | Space, Exploration |
| Influences | Noctis, Dwarf Fortress, Infinity: A Quest for Earth, Doryen |
| Licensing | freeware |
| P. Language | FreeBASIC |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux |
| Interface | ASCII |
| Game Length | indefinite |
| Official site of Infiniverse | |
Infiniverse is a space-themed "massively" multiplayer online exploration and trading game in development since 2008. While not a roguelike in the strictest sense, it features common elements of the genre, like procedural content generation and ascii graphics.
Concept
The goal of the project is to create a huge, almost infinite, yet interesting universe for the players to explore. This is achieved through heavy use of procedural generation techniques such as Perlin noise. Some articles written by the developer are available on the subject.
Engine Features
- The universe contains billions of stars
- Each solar system is visitable, with accessible planets
- Most things are generated dynamically on-the-fly, with zero loading time
- Multiple "zoom-levels": galaxy, starmap, solar system view, orbital view, planet surface and planet detail level (+ special level for things like starship interiors)
Development
The game is not yet released, though some techdemos and media is available. The game engine, as well as the server, is functional, but most of the actual gaming features are missing. The best source for progress updates and current state of development is the homepage.