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-It is [[2325|2325]] and nearly all of mankind has been wiped out on a galactic scale by hostile aliens. Players are space captains visiting faraway as yet unattacked [[available-stations|stations]] - just as those stations come under attack.
+It is 2325 and nearly all of mankind has been wiped out on a galactic scale by hostile [[the-aliens|aliens]]. Players are space captains visiting faraway and yet unattacked stations - just as they come, too, under attack.
-//They are tasked with an exceptional mission: to take some of the last [[survivors|survivors]] on their [[starships|starships]], escape to unknown [[destinations|unknown destinations]], [[colonize|colonize]] new planets and prevent the extinction of mankind. //
+//You are tasked with an exceptional mission: to take some of the last [[survivors|survivors]] on their [[starships|starships]], escape to unknown [[destinations|unknown destinations]], [[colonize|colonize]] new planets and prevent the extinction of mankind. //
-//With the hope that some of them, at least, won't be found by [[the-aliens|aliens]]...//
+//We can be sure that aliens are still tracking you. Let's hope that some of these planets, at least, won't be found by the aliens . . .//
-A simple step-by-step linear beginners guide that only tells you what you need to know can be found [[linear-guide:page-1|here]].  If you want to dive into all the glorious details, just keep reading.
+You can watch this [[https://youtu.be/fD7GOLElyxY|concept video]] to get a first impression of the game objectives.
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-**EXODE is a browser game powered by the [[hive-blockchain|HIVE blockchain]], with additional features as [[game-client|a game client]] to be released later.**
+**EXODE is a browser-based [[collectible-strategy-game|collectible strategy game]] (CSG) powered by the [[hive-blockchain|HIVE blockchain]].**
-You may [[how-to-play|check how it is played here]], or learn more information about [[exode-versions|our released versions]].
+**Note that a [[game-client|game client]] was also made during early alpha and will be updated and re-released in later cycles.**
-We have also started releasing game mechanics and statistics, some of which [[games-rules-orders|can be accessed here]].
+A detailed explanation of what is kept on the blockchain and how it ensures that you always own your assets (and are the only one who has control over them) can be found [[blockchain-replay|here]].
-You may also use this wiki to check everything about the [[concepts|game concepts]], [[features|features]] and [[history|history]].
+===== The Manifesto =====
+The first and most important thing about any new game is to know what is in the designer/developer’s head.  It will tell you what he believes is important, where his priorities are and, generally, which way he is likely to decide when there are multiple options.
-We also strongly advise to check the [[https://youtu.be/fD7GOLElyxY|introduction video]] to understand the game better.
+Conveniently, Elindos has written a Game Manifesto that gives a great feel for where his head is at, what he wants to do and what he wants to avoid.  It is relatively short and extremely well written.  You should go and read it now before proceeding.
-==== A Collectible Game ======
+https://exodegame.com/documents/EXODE_Manifesto.pdf
-To check specific information about a "game card" ([[cards|cards]] are assets that players can exchange), like current values of a card, more information will be made available on:
+===== Getting Started =====
+You can start by reading an [[game-overview|overview of the game]] or [[join-community|joining the community]].
-  * [[starbase-datacore|The Starbase Datacore]], for any information related to civilized assets that players can escape with.
+When you're ready to dive right in, start with our [[getting-started|getting started guide]] or join a [[contests|contest]].
-  * [[supplies-datacore|The Supplies Datacore]], for any information related to supplies which can be [[delivered|delivered]] to [[player-colony|player colonies]].
-  * And quite possibly [[exode-webzines|EXODE Webzines]] when they will be made available.
+A full [[faq|FAQ]] has been released and you may also learn more information about our [[exode-versions|released versions]] and the [[current-status|current status]] of the game.
-The game also allows to preorder specific [[packs|packs]] and follows a [[rarity-system|rarity system]].
-Note that EXODE does not brand itself as a TCG or CCG.
+A [[0-table-of-contents|table-of-contents]] is also available.
-EXODE cards have far more options than basic Attack/Defend/Health attributes and EXODE does not stand as a face-to-face card system. TCG is a very successful system and EXODE tries to build something further than that.
-EXODE is a "collectible strategy game" (CSG? we know it's a new acronym) with some roleplaying features. It opted for more [[cooperative|cooperative]] and contributive elements between players, discarding PVP attacks on less equippped players, but encouraging also full competition between players and [[leaderboards|leaderboards]].
-This means that we consider it "a living collectible strategy game".
-EXODE will be released as a browser game before expanding its features thanks to a game client.
-==== More about it? ======
-A full [[faq|FAQ]] has been released. Check it out!
-To understand the game sequence:
-Players create a [[main-character|main character]] by using [[character-class|character class cards]] and adding [[skills|specific skills]].
-Then they escape with [[starships|ships]], [[crew|crews]], [[passengers|passengers]] (who will become [[citizens|citizens]] later) and [[crates|resource crates]].
-Once players choose and [[settle|settle on a planet]], they receive a [[player-colony|colony]].
-They will then be able to [[colony-management|manage their colony]], [[planet-exploration|explore their planet]], [[galaxy-exploration|explore the galaxy]] and [[player-resources|create unique resources]] specific to their planetary discoveries.
-The game's community can be found on the game [[https://discord.gg/GZcYNXz|Discord server]].
-The game [[market|market]] will be deployed and referenced here.
-But of course, don't forget to check the [[https://exodegame.com|official site]]!