sudo apt-get install erlang
ruby -e "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/master/install)"
brew install erlang
Compile: erl -make
Run Erlang VM: erl -pa ebin/
Start game: application:start(solar).
In the GUI:
- click
Communication -> Set nameto set your nodes name, this also sets the cookie. - click
Communication -> Connectand enter the full name of another node, this connects your node to all nodes he is connected to.
You are in control of a solar system with limited resources. Every solar system contains harvestable metals and 2 out of 3 rare materials. In order to dominate the galaxy you need to strategically trade resources with other players in order to build a death ray that has the capability to wipe out all gathered resources and docked ships in the galaxy.
Harvesters: can be sent to harvest any resource available in the solar system.
Cargo ships: are used for trading with other players.
Escorts: can be sent with cargo ships to protect them from pirates. The higher the number of escorts, the lower the chance of being attacked.
Spy drones: can be sent to spy on other players. If the spy mission is successful it reveals the resources and ships currently owned by the player.
Death ray: Activating the death ray destroys the resources and ships belonging to each other player. However ships currently on mission are not destroyed. A death ray can only be used once.
Pirates can potentially attack any of your ships. Escorts are the only type that reduces pirate attacks, and can only be sent with cargo ships. The more cargo the cargo ship is carrying, the higher the chance is of it being attacked.
When a trade offer is sent to another player, the resources and ships included are removed from the pool of currently available resources and ships. They appear again if the offer is cancelled, otherwise the ships return with new resources after the trade has been accepted and performed.
| Item | Metals | Water | Carbon | Crystals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvester | 25 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Cargo Ship | 200 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Escort | 500 | 9 | 6 | 7 |
| Spy Drone | 800 | 21 | 24 | 23 |
| Death Ray | 15000 | 1000 | 1000 | 1000 |