Battle for Wesnoth - Free Fantasy-themed TBS

[ChaosLord]

A friend introduced me to this game a few days ago and since a search for it turned up nothing here I figured I would post about it. The game is a TBS as stated is kinda reminiscent of the TBS/RPG games found on consoles like Ogre Battle/Vandal Hearts/Final Fantasy Tactics/etc... The graphics are 2d and dated but the gameplay itself is rather fun and there seems to be alot of campaigns available as well as a good multiplayer community for the game. Its also free and meant to stay that way apparently, so its nice not to worry about having to pay for a beta game. Anyway, if anyone is interested check out the game at http://www.wesnoth.org.

Edit: Description and features for the game, taken from its website.

What is battle for Wesnoth?
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The Battle for Wesnoth is a turn-based strategy game with a fantasy theme.

Build up a great army, gradually turning raw recruits into hardened veterans. In later games, recall your toughest warriors and form a deadly host against whom none can stand! Choose units from a large pool of specialists, and hand-pick a force with the right strengths to fight well on different terrains against all manner of opposition.

Fight to regain the throne of Wesnoth, of which you are the legitimate heir, or use your dread power over the Undead to dominate the land of mortals, or lead your glorious Orcish tribe to victory against the humans who dared despoil your lands … Wesnoth has many different sagas waiting to be played out. You can create your own custom units, and write your own scenarios – or even full-blown campaigns. You can also challenge your friends – or strangers – and fight in epic multi-player fantasy battles.

Features:
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Build up a formidable fighting force, starting from a single leader and a small amount of gold.
Over 200 unit types in six major factions, all with distinctive abilities, weapons and spells.
Experienced units gain powerful new abilities as they advance.
Several multi-player options available, including internet play.
Scores of different custom-designed maps, and unlimited random maps.
Hundreds of campaign scenarios available for download via a simple in-game procedure.
'Fog of war' feature available for a true test of generalship.
Sophisticated mark-up language lets advanced users make their own maps, factions or campaigns.
Excellent language support – 20 different languages currently available.
GNU/Linux, Windows, MacOSX, BeOS, Solaris, FreeBSD, OpenBSD and NetBSD compatible.

[GoreBag]

How does it work? Is there a dynamic range of units?

[Xiahou]

I just compiled Wesnoth and SCOURGE for my linux box tonight- after playing just the tutorial, it seems like a pretty decent game. Especially when you consider its open source and made by people in their spare time.

Chaos should add it to the open source thread.

[Ciaran]

It´s fun, indeed. Though I have difficulties of developing my units beyond second level.

[Xiahou]

Do you recall units from one mission to the next? Their experience is supposed to carry over, it just costs 20gold per unit recalled.

[Samurai Waki]

nice. it reminds me of a rather primitive version of Disciples II.