Voidfall: A Space 4X Game

Question

Mindclash is 'introducing'  Voidfall  as a space 4X game.  What's a 4X game? It is designed by  Nigel Buckle  ( Imperium:  Legends / Classics ) and  David Turczi  ( Anachrony ) with illustration and graphic design by  Ian O'Toole  ( On Mars ).  &#009;&#009;&#009;&#009;&#009;&#009;Image Source: Mindclash Games

Zerbique · Accepted Answer

4X means eXplore, eXploit, eXpand, eXterminate.Then I might be wrong but I understand the four keywords that way:eXplore means you don't know the whole map at the beginning, you reveal bit by bit (hex by hex in the old school video game titles).eXploit ties to resource management: you can extract resources from the territories you discover/own, can build buildings to improve this extraction, etc.eXpand means you can improve your civilization/faction by researching technologies with long-lasting effects. eXterminate entails combat. Simple one. A fight-free, peaceful 4X is in fact a 3X.

JW · Answer

Strictly speaking, you eXpand before eXploiting, but yes that's it.Alan Emrich came up with the term. He co-designed the video game Master of Orion, but more importantly, founded board game company Victory Point Games.

Cadet Stimpy · Answer

Thanks, Z!  Isn't that what Europeans used to do?  😄

Cadet Stimpy · Answer

Oh, I never shoulda looked at the Kickstarter Page.						Image Source: KickstarterOuch!  But, this plus the 'Upgraded Components' (not shown) is 😍🤗😍🤗😍🤗						Image Source: KickstarterOhhhh, beauteous Add-On!						Image Source: KickstarterIf I pimp it out, and with shipping, it'll be $220 (€188/C$279/£162)! 😲 I've never spent anywhere near that on a single game.  It's somewhat frightening.  Anyone out there takin' the plunge on this one (basic or deluxe)?

Cadet Stimpy · Answer

@Zerbique Well, since I don't have any friends, the Group Pledge is out. 😥  But, I need to be realistic (which I don't do often enough), so, in light of the price and complexity, I'm gonna pass.  It was 'love at first sight', though. 😃