xTactics for Linux

xTactics is a turn-based strategy game designed for Linux users who enjoy playing Risk-like board games on their computers.

It offers a lot of ways to change the game to fit your style.

The game uses different shapes for map tiles, such as hexagons, squares, triangles, isometric forms, and random meshes, which makes every game look different.

You can even create a map with a world that has no borders using the cyclic mode.

You can play with multiple players on the same machine, each with their own color and starting conditions.

There are computer opponents with adjustable difficulty levels from low to highly aggressive, so you can choose how tough you want your AI challengers to be.

The game supports fog of war, meaning parts of the map stay hidden until you explore them, adding a layer of challenge and strategy.

Games are saved automatically or manually in XML files with the extension .xtg, so you can load and continue your games anytime.

All settings, including game setup and map creation, are saved in XML, making configuration easy.

The game supports high DPI screens, and you can switch large icons in the toolbar for better visibility.

Some other features include support for cities, which can grow resources, and bridges that connect distant map cells.

The map shape can be rectangular, rounded, or created from an image mask, offering many visual options.

You can watch game statistics in a graph to track how the game develops over turns.

The interface supports English and Czech languages only, with no current network multiplayer option, meaning all players share the same computer.

While the user interface details are not described, the game supports keyboard shortcuts for faster actions, like moving or attacking with maximum power.

In summary, xTactics is a flexible, single-machine game for Linux users who want a deep, strategy-heavy experience similar to Risk, with many customization options and AI opponents to challenge you.