Interface[edit]
Stellar Crisis is a primarily text-based strategy game, using HTML forms for input. Various menu buttons are located at the top of the screen to access each part of the game.
Making an Account[edit]
An account can be created for free on any server by typing in a name for your new empire and a password. If the empire name has not been already used, you will be taken to a setup screen to choose your empire's icon and set up other account information.
Starting a Game[edit]
To join an existing game go to the Open Game List menu and select from games that are about to start. To start a new game go to the System Game List menu and choose a game type to start.
Game Basics[edit]
The goal of the game is to nuke the homeworlds of all enemy empires.
The game is played on a 2-dimensional grid of planets. Each planet can have a link to up to 4 adjacent planets. Planets with a high enough population can build ships. Each ship type can engage in battle with other ships (by being at the same planet), and nuke enemy planets. Each ship type except the attack ship has a special ability. In order to progress, start with the three basic ship types:
- Science
Use this ship to explore links to new planets.
- Colony
Use this ship to colonize new planets and exploit their resources.
- Attack
These are cheaper to build. Use these ships to defend your planets and other ships. Eventually use these to attack the other empires.