What is Shadowmere Tales?
Shadowmere Tales is a browser turn based strategy game, set in the fantasy world. The best way to look at it is if you imagine Civilization 5 mashed together with Dungeons & Dragons and combined with real time strategy. The game is all about how to be efficient with the turns you have and maximize your output with what you have been given. Your kingdom is your tale - this is your story!
How do I play?
In Shadowmere Tales, you use turns to perform your actions, since you only have limited amount of turns - you need to think a head. Always think what are your long term goals (becoming the strongest kingdom in the continent ofcourse:) ) and what are your short term goals. When you first start your kingdom, you should concentrate on building up your economy before going into the war. Once you are strong enough and have plenty of troops - then you should think about taking the path of war. Here is a nice explanation on how to get your kingdom on its feet in the early stages of its existance: Getting Started.
One of the easiest ways to learn is to join an alliance and ask for help and guidance.
Remember - Shadowmere Tales is probably one of the hardest games on the Internet. If you can reach 100,000 score within first month, we will be impressed.
What are turns?
Turns are how actions are accomplished in your kingdom; most everything you do requires at least one turn to perform a task.
How many turns can I accumulate and how can I get more of them?
You can have up to a max of 200 turns per kingdom. And turns are attained in real time: it depends on which continent you are playing in. Some allow you to receive 3 turns per hour; other continents you can gain even more.
What is a continent?
A continent is defined by what rules are in place within it. Every continent has its own special rules to go by. When you enter the game and BEFORE you create a kingdom you should click each continent tab to see what rules it has. Some might interest you more than other ones.
What is a continent reset and how often does that happen?
An upcoming continent reset means that every kingdom within that continent will soon be deleted, and then afterwards everyone gets to recreate a new kingdom (and fight for the top). A reset usually happens when the top and middle scored kingdoms are no longer fighting each other because of no more future gain; the top has been secured and no one else can take it away. Also a reset usually happens when 4,000 plus turns have been played in it. Lastly a early reset may happen if a really bad code bug was found.
Who can I play as?
Shadowmere Tales has 18 different races, from punny Ogres to mighty Wood Elves and cunning Centaurs.....and yes Werewolves and Vampires....
Why are there so many different races to choose from?
You are really asking too many questions, when you should be exploring the game and finding out more about it, take the step and meet your destiny.
If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to ask in the Chat or in General Mail.
