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Below you can also log into what is currently known as the Phoenix server. Phoenix began as a new release of Shogun Wars, but we found that it was so far different from the Shogun Wars game that it really needed to be created into a new game altogether. To complicate things, we vastly understimated the amount of development it would need for completion, so it still has several known problems. In the near future, it will developed under the title of "Eternal Dynasties". Naturally you are welcome to play, just understand it is still in development. |
Game Overview:
Shogun Wars is a free online strategy game where you play the role of a Shogun in ancient Japan.
It is your job to train ninjas, build up troops & weapons, research new technologies and protect members of your alliance from rivals. This page is more or less dedicated to giving you an overview of the game itself and how things operate, but not the story behind it, so be sure to read the story of the Shogun Wars to get some more background. Anyway... back to the game:
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Game Seasons:
Shogun Wars is played in Seasons lasting 3-4 months.At the end of each Season, all players begin anew. That means everyone will have the chance to be a top player with each new season. If you are joining mid-season, don’t worry! Just learn to play the game and when the season ends, you will be ready to make your move!
Casual Game Play:
Shogun Wars is designed to be playable as a casual game played over periods of months, called seasons. So even if you don’t have a great amount of time to devote, you will still be able to maintain your player. Of course, there is plenty of room to do more if you want (many do), but it will not require hours a day of clicking and brainless activity.Shogun wars has components of turn-based as well as real-time gameplay.
Turn-Based Play:
Every half hour a turn happens. During a turn you get more gold to spend on new troops & technologies. You also get a certain amount of attack turns and covert turns that you can spend by going to war with your enemies and/or sending ninjas into enemy camps to keep tabs on rival players. Player rankings are calculated at the beginning of each half hour turn.Every night another turn happens. During this turn, new troop replacements come in to replace casualties that may have occurred during the day.
Real-Time Components:
When you attack another player or send ninjas on a recon mission, this happens in real time. You may also: send messengers to other players, buy new weapons, buy upgraded technology, or send your ninjas on a mission of theft. These aspects of the game all happen in real time.Clans:
One of the first things you will be asked to do is pick a clan. There are four clans total, each with a specialty skill which gives them a bonus in a certain area. To choose a clan, simply ask yourself how you are most likely to play. If you plan to be aggressive you should probably choose Mantis, defensive players will most likely want to play the Tiger Clan, players interested in specializing in ninja abilities should consider the Scorpions, and lastly players that are not very sure or want to have the most flexibility should choose Crane. For more information on clans, visit the story of Shogun Wars page.Technologies:
Currently there are four technologies that will help you grow in size and power.- Siege Technology- Siege technology helps you in two ways. First, each new level allows you to buy better weapons and gives you a certain percentage bonus to your overall ability to do more damage to a defending army. Secondly, increased siege technology decreases the likelihood of casualties while attacking. It also increases the chance of dealing casualties to the defending army.
- Defense Technology- Defense technology works very similarly to Siege technology, only this time you are the defender. It allows a greater choice of armor, raises your overall defensive bonus, and helps protect your army from casualties, as well as making it more costly an the assaulting army. It is worth noting that these two technologies (Siege & Fortification) are always relative to the two armies at war.
- Covert (Ninja) Technology- Along with purchasing special ninja tools, a higher covert level increases the ability and effectiveness of your Ninjas.
- Unit Production- Your unit production level determines the amount of new untrained troops your army receives during each nightly turn. In general, the higher this is, the more gold you get.
Paid Accounts:
Last but not least, Shogun Wars is a small game, and we manage game costs by offering paid account subscriptions.Paid account members get some pretty nice game benefits and it's just a great way to help support the game. Every bit helps.
After you begin playing, consider trying out a paid account for a month to see if you like it. They are priced low enough that anyone can afford one, and the rewards greatly outweigh the cost.
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Help us grow!
New players help make the game more fun for everyone, and can help you build your empire! So while you are here, invite some friends to play with you! When you invite others to play, be sure to have them join you in the game. You get game bonuses for officers, and it helps them too! It's a win-win situation. And who knows? You could find yourself at the heart of a Great Shogun Alliance! |