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== General ==

* strategy game
* round based
* modular structure
* exchangeable ruleset
* up to 32 player per game
* playable over the internet
* ranking list
* chat room

== Implementation ==
* server: Linux/C++
* client: Java

== Network ==

* use of TCP/IP
* direct connection to the server (alternative: play by mail)
* IPv4/IPv6 support
* connection only to a predefined port
* XML based protocol
* secure authentication
* load balancing capabilities

== Storage ==

* XML trees
** rules
** units
** etc.
* database (alternative: file)
** user
** password
** ranking

== User interface ==

* exchangeable skins
* exchangeable sound and graphic sets
* window or fullscreen
* sound format: Ogg Vorbis
* graphic formats: JPEG, PNG
* video format: MPEG2

== Maps ==

* hex or square maps
* minimum length and height: 2
* maximum length and height: 256
* otherwise no restrictions


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