GC uses a Java scripted App with a map of the galaxy You start with some planets and use "VP" gained from the planets to build refineries, shipyards, ships, and troops of all sorts and sizes You move your stuff around taking over neighbors planets whether they be NPC or PC, or form alliances, Non Agreesion Pacs, or Trading partners. GC is part Diplomancy, part Empire builder, part Warlord When two fleets meet there are battles, the App builds a Map for the battle then the two sides fight it out Right now we are using a custom mod for HW to do the battles that can comprise of Eclipses, SSDs, Bulwarks, hundreds of fighters and MANY other ships We probably have over 60 different Ships available to be built in this Beta Verision (which is almost identical to EvR) Canon and non-canon and there are 4 races Rebel, Imperial, Imperious, Rebellious. The last 2 use some of their main ships plus some independant ships. when the new App is finished being built and the new Mod is done for HW2 then i believe Darth and Crew will start GC 1 How big is the map? Try over 1 Billion Squares! 38,400 x 34,880! What do you need to play? Depends on how far you feel like going, You need Java for the App, which can be downloaded Free, HW is required for the current Beta (Unless you join an existing empire with other players), HW2 will be required once we get the new version up, and JK2 if you are feeling bored and want to Roleplay a Jedi character to challenge other Jedi to duels, Etc Jedi really have no large impact on the game its more of a political / Roleplaying thing, I don't have a Jedi and it has never affected me If you have any questions you can search our forum that Darth linked too They have been down for nearly a week but i have confirmation that they will be operating and stable again within 3 days EvR/GC is a great way to meet an odd group of people LOL especially those bloody Brits P.S. 3 posts in just over 2 years Not bad! I shall promote myself to master Lurker