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Sides

Each player in Xconq runs a side. The concept of "side" is somewhat abstract in Xconq; units in a game belong to sides, but the sides themselves are not attached to any particular unit. Side often represent countries, but not invariably; they may be factions, governorships, or alliances, or just a convenient division of the game's units.

It is important to be clear about sides and players. A side is a part of the simulated world, while a player is the actual real-world person or program that is playing the side. You yourself are always the player, but in one game you may play the German side, and in another the Klingon side. During a game, there will always be a player for each side, and vice versa. The distinction is most important during setup and restoration of saved games, since you can choose which players go with which sides.

Each side can have a name and associated parts of speech, such as a noun for individuals on the side and an adjective to describe anything belonging to the side. A side may also have an emblem and one or more colors for displays to use. Some game designs preset all this, while others let you personalize as desired.


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