This game has something new

SpaceVandal

After completing another Travian Speed Server I was exhausted and looking for something new and a bit different.  That's when I stumbled accross this wee gem.

Whilst the concept of building strongholds and armies is similar to many other games in this genre there are some really interesting aspects to the game that really make it stand out above the others.

The World Map that contains the castles, special buildings, monsters and treasures that you plunder is live. I.E when you send your hero off on an attack you (and the rest of the world) are able to see your hero and troops marching on their way. You can follow them and see other heroes wandering around.

Not only can you look at other heroes and troops marching along you can intercept and engage them in combat before or (even better) after they have hit their target. If you defeat them you claim the bounty they were carrying.

This makes guild or group wars very interesting. It is not just a matter of sending troops to attack or defend then wait for them to hit. You can intercept attackers on their way or stop your hero if you see a big scary army waiting for you while you call in reinforcements etc. It really makes combat in the game a lot of fun.

The world map graphics are also very nice to look at so you don’t get bored as you watch your hero walk around rivers and trees etc.  As well as an internal mail system there is also a live online chat with the options of Global, Guild and Private chat so the community and communication in the game is fantastic.  A good way to fill in some time while waiting for your troops to return from battle.

I have played Travian, OGame, Ikariam, Lords of Evil for extended periods but at the moment I have fallen in love with this game and forsaken all others

The screenshot below shows my hero and another guild mate on the world map, my Hero and my Stronghold

If you end up playing send an ingame message to Alfrie on the Theia server to say hi