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[ZetaGlest](https://zetaglest.github.io/docs/) is a fork of [MegaGlest](http://megaglest.org/), [ZetaGlest](https://zetaglest.github.io/docs/) is a fork of [MegaGlest](http://megaglest.org/),
a libre software cross platform real-time strategy game. a libre software cross platform real-time strategy game.
ZetaGlest is an entertaining free (freeware and free software) and open ZetaGlest is a network multi-player real-time strategy game engine.
source cross-platform 3D real-time strategy (RTS) game, where you It's shipped with the ZetaPack mod, which includes several factions,
control the armies of one of eight different factions: Tech, Magic, each one consisting of many 3d characters. The factions are loosely
Egypt, Indians, Norsemen, Persian, Elves or Romans. The game is played based on historical empires with added elements of fantasy, such as
in one of 17 naturally looking settings, which, like the unit models, mummies produced by Egyptian priests, Indian shamans who summon
are crafted with great attention to detail. A lot of additional game thunderbirds for air assaults, and Norsemen who can build flying
data can be downloaded from within the game at no cost. valkries and "Thors". Start the game by harvesting natural resources,
then use the cash to produce an army. Single-player mode against the
CPU is also available.
**README Contents** **README Contents**

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ZetaGlest is a free open source 3D real-time strategy game where ZetaGlest is a network multi-player real-time strategy game engine.
you control the armies of one of seven different factions: Tech, It's shipped with the ZetaPack mod, which includes several factions,
Magic, Egyptians, Indians, Norsemen, Persian or Romans. The game each one consisting of many 3d characters. The factions are loosely
is setup in one of 16 naturally looking settings, which (like the based on historical empires with added elements of fantasy, such as
unit models) are crafted with great appreciation for detail. mummies produced by Egyptian priests, Indian shamans who summon
thunderbirds for air assaults, and Norsemen who can build flying
valkries and "Thors". Start the game by harvesting natural resources,
then use the cash to produce an army. Single-player mode against the
CPU is also available.
Optional dependencies: miniupnpc, p7zip Optional dependencies: miniupnpc, p7zip

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[ZetaGlest](https://zetaglest.github.io/docs/) is a fork of [MegaGlest](http://megaglest.org/), [ZetaGlest](https://zetaglest.github.io/docs/) is a fork of [MegaGlest](http://megaglest.org/),
a libre software cross platform real-time strategy game. a libre software cross platform real-time strategy game.
ZetaGlest is an entertaining free (freeware and free software) and open ZetaGlest is a network multi-player real-time strategy game engine.
source cross-platform 3D real-time strategy (RTS) game, where you It's shipped with the ZetaPack mod, which includes several factions,
control the armies of one of eight different factions: Tech, Magic, each one consisting of many 3d characters. The factions are loosely
Egypt, Indians, Norsemen, Persian, Elves or Romans. The game is played based on historical empires with added elements of fantasy, such as
in one of 17 naturally looking settings, which, like the unit models, mummies produced by Egyptian priests, Indian shamans who summon
are crafted with great attention to detail. A lot of additional game thunderbirds for air assaults, and Norsemen who can build flying
data can be downloaded from within the game at no cost. valkries and "Thors". Start the game by harvesting natural resources,
then use the cash to produce an army. Single-player mode against the
CPU is also available.
**README Contents** **README Contents**
* [Stay Informed (Updates)](https://github.com/ZetaGlest/zetaglest-source#stay-informed-updates) * [Stay Informed (Updates)](https://github.com/ZetaGlest/zetaglest-source#stay-informed-updates)
* [Project Goals](https://github.com/ZetaGlest/zetaglest-source#why-this-fork-project-goals) * [Project Goals](https://github.com/ZetaGlest/zetaglest-source#why-this-fork-project-goals)
* [FAQ](https://github.com/ZetaGlest/zetaglest-source#faq)
* [Download executable files](https://github.com/ZetaGlest/zetaglest-source#download-executable-files) * [Download executable files](https://github.com/ZetaGlest/zetaglest-source#download-executable-files)
* [Running](https://github.com/ZetaGlest/zetaglest-source#running) * [Running](https://github.com/ZetaGlest/zetaglest-source#running)
* [Extra Tech trees, mods, tilesets, scenarious (not yet available on the ZetaGlest server)](https://github.com/ZetaGlest/zetaglest-source#extra-tech-trees-mods-tilesets-scenarious-not-yet-available-on-the-zetaglest-server) * [Extra Tech trees, mods, tilesets, scenarious (not yet available on the ZetaGlest server)](https://github.com/ZetaGlest/zetaglest-source#extra-tech-trees-mods-tilesets-scenarious-not-yet-available-on-the-zetaglest-server)
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## Stay Informed (Updates) ## Stay Informed (Updates)
* [ChangeLog.md](https://github.com/ZetaGlest/zetaglest-source/blob/develop/ChangeLog.md)<br > * [ChangeLog.md](https://github.com/ZetaGlest/zetaglest-source/blob/develop/ChangeLog.md)<br >
* [![RSS](rss_23x23.jpeg)](https://zetaglest.github.io/feed.xml)
[The ZetaGlest Blog](https://zetaglest.github.io/blog/)<br >
* [![RSS](rss_23x23.jpeg)](https://github.com/ZetaGlest/zetaglest-source/commits/develop.atom) * [![RSS](rss_23x23.jpeg)](https://github.com/ZetaGlest/zetaglest-source/commits/develop.atom)
[Recent Commits to zetaglest-source:develop](https://github.com/ZetaGlest/zetaglest-source/commits/develop.atom)<br > [Recent Commits to zetaglest-source:develop](https://github.com/ZetaGlest/zetaglest-source/commits/develop.atom)<br >
* [![RSS](rss_23x23.jpeg)](https://github.com/ZetaGlest/zetaglest-data/commits/develop.atom) * [![RSS](rss_23x23.jpeg)](https://github.com/ZetaGlest/zetaglest-data/commits/develop.atom)
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## Why this fork? (Project Goals) ## Why this fork? (Project Goals)
ZetaGlest forked from MegaGlest at v3.13.0-dev ([12998eb](https://github.com/ZetaGlest/zetaglest-source/commit/12998eb10f6447ac89a45d1e6d76f17946647b7a))
Because we love MegaGlest! We wanted to take the project into a Because we love MegaGlest! We wanted to take the project into a
slightly different direction, and therefore we forked MegaGlest into slightly different direction, and therefore we forked MegaGlest into
the ZetaGlest project. the ZetaGlest project.
## FAQ
The FAQ is located at
[https://zetaglest.github.io/docs/faq.html](https://zetaglest.github.io/docs/faq.html).
## Download executable files ## Download executable files
On Windows, the easiest way to get started is to [download and run the On Windows, the easiest way to get started is to [download and run the
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zetaglest (if you installed and the binary is in your PATH) zetaglest (if you installed and the binary is in your PATH)
To run your own headless (dedicated) server: To run your own headless (dedicated) server, see [the FAQ](https://zetaglest.github.io/docs/faq.html#headlessserver).
Forward TCP ports 61357-61368
./zetaglest --headless-server-mode
To start a server and host a game:
Forward TCP ports 61357-61368
Enter the ZetaGlest lobby and click "Host Game"
### Note
When serving a running game, a headless ZG server uses almost the
same amount of computer resources as a running game. Therefore, it is
recommended not to try connecting your ZG client to a headless server
running on the same computer.
### Extra Tech trees, mods, tilesets, scenarious (not yet available on the ZetaGlest server) ### Extra Tech trees, mods, tilesets, scenarious (not yet available on the ZetaGlest server)

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megaglest: zetaglest (3D RTS Game) zetaglest: zetaglest (network multi-player real-time strategy game engine)
megaglest: zetaglest:
megaglest: ZetaGlest is a free and open source 3D real-time strategy (RTS) game, zetaglest: ZetaGlest is a network multi-player real-time strategy game engine.
megaglest: where you control the armies of one of seven different factions: Tech, zetaglest: It's shipped with the ZetaPack mod, which includes several factions,
megaglest: Magic, Egyptians, Indians, Norsemen, Persian or Romans. The game is zetaglest: each one consisting of many 3d characters. The factions are loosely
megaglest: setup in one of 16 naturally looking settings, which (like the unit zetaglest: based on historical empires with added elements of fantasy, such as
megaglest: models) are crafted with great appreciation for detail. zetaglest: mummies produced by Egyptian priests, Indian shamans who summon
megaglest: zetaglest: thunderbirds for air assaults, and Norsemen who can build flying
megaglest: Homepage: https://zetaglest.github.io/ zetaglest: valkries and "Thors". Start the game by harvesting natural resources,
megaglest: zetaglest: then use the cash to produce an army.
megaglest: zetaglest: Homepage: https://zetaglest.github.io/

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fonts-wqy-zenhei, fonts-wqy-zenhei,
${misc:Depends}, ${misc:Depends},
${shlibs:Depends} ${shlibs:Depends}
Description: 3D multi-player real time strategy game Description: network multi-player real-time strategy game engine.
ZetaGlest is a free 3D real-time customizable strategy game It's shipped with the ZetaPack mod, which includes several factions,
which takes place in a context which could be compared to that of the each one consisting of many 3d characters. The factions are loosely
pre-renaissance Europe, with the licence that magic forces exist in the based on historical empires with added elements of fantasy, such as
environment and can be controlled. mummies produced by Egyptian priests, Indian shamans who summon
thunderbirds for air assaults, and Norsemen who can build flying
valkries and "Thors". Start the game by harvesting natural resources,
then use the cash to produce an army. Single-player mode against the
CPU is also available.
. .
The current version is fully playable and supports both single player The current version is fully playable and supports both single player
games against CPU controlled players and multiplayer matches over the games against CPU controlled players and multiplayer matches over the