## Description
_Evony: Age 1_ is a flash, browser-based Massively Multiplayer Online Real-
Time Strategy game (MMORTS) set in a medieval fantasy land. It is essentially
a kingdom building game in a persistent world in which you can build cities,
become a lord and conquer many lands. Some have described this game as “a
cross between Civilization with some elements of Age of Empires.”
_Evony_ is advertised as “free-to-play” which is a true statement because it
costs nothing to join and play. You have the option to purchase additional
game items and bonuses to enhance various things within the game, but that is
entirely up to you.
Your fledgling empire begins very small. You start out as a normal citizen
with a piece of land on which to begin building your first city. On your
property, add various types of buildings, shops, military barracks, raw
material producing areas (like mines, sawmills or quarries) and other
infrastructures. Your city will prosper if it has enough resources, for
example housing, food, raw materials, businesses, military forces. In turn you
will gain honor, prestige and wealth.
At first, advancement is based upon resources and gold, but military action
will be required later on. No one can compromise or attack you during the
first seven days of membership. After that, you and your kingdom are
vulnerable. Attacks can come from barbarians or another player’s rivalling
armies without warning. Be prepared by building up large, well-equipped armies
for defensive as well as aggressive action against your foes.
Every day you will be given an amulet good for one spin on a “wheel of
fortune” of sorts. By spinning the wheel, you may win more lumber, more
soldiers, more gold, tools, medals and other goodies to aid you. Completing
quests can help you add to your fortune, form alliances and more. As you
progress you will have the opportunity to build 9 more cities (10 total per
player). Because it is a persistent universe, your subjects continue building,
gathering, researching and laboring even when you leave the game.
The game can be played in most modern browsers equipped with Adobe Flash
Player 9 or above.
Evony: Age I