Run An Empire - The Real-World Territory Control Game - Games

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIdZqZCZi0w[/media] [QUOTE]Run An Empire is a game where players compete to capture and maintain control of as much of their local territory as possible. To capture somewhere you have to run (or jog, or walk) around it. Source: [url=https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/panstudio/run-an-empire-the-real-world-territory-control-gam]Kickstarter Page[/url][/QUOTE] Basically you run around a block with the app running and that's your block. Run around again to "reinforce" it. If someone runs over your land they can claim it, but they will need to run round it more if it's reinforced, to claim it as their own. Personally I think this game sounds great, not only would it at least keep me a little fit but I like the idea of "owning" small areas where I live. I'd have to wait for an Android version (which is a stretch goal but I doubt they will reach it before time is up). What does Facepunch think? Would you play a game like this? [sp]I'm not 110% this is the correct place to post this since it hasn't released yet, sorry if it's not[/sp]

It is a cool idea but I don't think enough people will use it. It isn't going to be fun if you are the only person who knows about it where you live. What is to stop someone from turning on the app and just driving around for a while in a large loop?

[QUOTE=squids_eye;44450667]It is a cool idea but I don't think enough people will use it. It isn't going to be fun if you are the only person who knows about it where you live. What is to stop someone from turning on the app and just driving around for a while in a large loop?[/QUOTE] They will probably have some sort of speed limitation to prevent that.

Looks awesome and easy to play. I played Ingress for a while, but Ingress was a bit too complex for me.

[QUOTE=_Kent_;44450767]They will probably have some sort of speed limitation to prevent that.[/QUOTE] Yeah they said this is how they would counter bikes and cars from playing, by measuring the speed and then having them banned if they were deemed to be going way too fast.

[QUOTE=Frustration96;44452553]Yeah they said this is how they would counter bikes and cars from playing, by measuring the speed and then having them banned if they were deemed to be going way too fast.[/QUOTE] You'll just have people driving casually then.

[QUOTE=elowin;44452960]You'll just have people driving casually then.[/QUOTE] not unless assholes care about a shitty game more than gas money :v:

Wow this is actually a really neat idea! Encourages physical activity too, so that's a plus.

[QUOTE=elowin;44452960]You'll just have people driving casually then.[/QUOTE] Eh, I don't think people would care that much. If they did they would be driving close to a running pace assuming they drive at the very top of the speed limit, so then they don't have a HUGE advantage, and could be banned if they mess it up. Honestly it's pretty impossible to account for ALL of the ways people can cheat with things like this, a speed limit would do for me nicely.

Wish I could make 2D art, decent art at least. If I could maybe I could make that phone game I had an idea for.

I just got an e-mail and they have updated their kickstarter, [url=https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/panstudio/run-an-empire-the-real-world-territory-control-gam/posts/802562]they are now supporting Android from the get-go![/url] This is great news for me as it means I will be able to get beta access, plus I know for sure it's coming to android. Definitely donating now, I'm way too excited for this!

I was complaining that there wasn't a game like this the other day! I want it!!

[QUOTE=Agoat;44481433]I was complaining that there wasn't a game like this the other day! I want it!![/QUOTE] I know what you mean. Looking through all of the games like Run Zombies! and Ingress I really wanted something like this. Lucky I found it when I did, I'll be able to be in the beta now! :D My only concern is that there will be very few users and no one in my area will play, which would completely destroy the game. Hopefully it takes off running though, it's a brilliant idea. EDIT: Oh god that accidental pun, I don't know if I should laugh or cry.

[QUOTE=Frustration96;44481470]I know what you mean. Looking through all of the games like Run Zombies! and Ingress I really wanted something like this. Lucky I found it when I did, I'll be able to be in the beta now! :D My only concern is that there will be very few users and no one in my area will play, which would completely destroy the game. Hopefully it takes off running though, it's a brilliant idea. EDIT: Oh god that accidental pun, I don't know if I should laugh or cry.[/QUOTE] I laughed if it makes you feel better! Ingress looks cool, but I'm on iOS and I'm not jailbreaking on my new phone... yet! How did you get into the beta?

[QUOTE=Agoat;44482045]I laughed if it makes you feel better! Ingress looks cool, but I'm on iOS and I'm not jailbreaking on my new phone... yet! How did you get into the beta?[/QUOTE] Pledge £6 or more and you get beta access when it's available

This sounds incredibly interesting. I'll definitely be getting this.