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A open source turn-based strategy game first created in 2003. It has been updated ever since by an active community.
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Pro The strategy for individual campaigns really forces you to think through available strengths and weaknesses, especially given the hex-based terrain
Pro Well established
BfW has been around since 2003 and is a firm favourite within the FOSS community.
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Cons
Con Doesn't explain game mechanics well
Battle mechanics, job changes when leveling up, and traits/skills are not explained outright. However, there is in-game help which you can refer to.
Con No simultaneous multiplayer mode
This limits player counts, map sizes and a really simultaneous mode is the only truly acceptable mode for a modern turn-based multiplayer game. Should have been part of the game years ago. Maybe the engine is not suitable for it.
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Battle for Wesnoth
Recommended 6 years ago
Immense replay value! Lots of different campaigns to play that vary in difficulty and scale. I love how your individual units level up. It offers a whole other level of strategy! The download is kind of large for this kind of game, but it is well worth it. I highly recommend it.
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Endless replayabilityPro
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Hefty downloadPro
The strategy for individual campaigns really forces you to think through available strengths and weaknesses, especially given the hex-based terrainCon
No simultaneous multiplayer modeBattle for Wesnoth
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