Ringworld

"Ringworld Expedition" is a science fiction adventure game based on Larry Niven's Ringworld series. in First Person view  Players will assume the role of the leaders of an expedition tasked by the Puppeteers with exploring and understanding the vast, artificial Ringworld. The game offers an immersive experience filled with awe-inspiring discoveries, political intrigue, and challenges as players navigate through the Ringworld's complex ecosystem and encounter its scripted and procedurally generated inhabitants.The game also features a "daily" turn-based strategy system, allowing players to receive reports and  make decisions and give orders to crew and units that affect their expedition's success or failure. Supplies will be gathered/subtracted, and dailyvevents might occur.

Players must manage their team's resources, including food, water, and fuel, while also maintaining the health and morale of their crew members. They will need to gather information about the Ringworld's ecosystem, learn how to harness its energy sources, and develop strategies to communicate with the inhabitants 

.As players explore the Ringworld, they will encounter numerous puzzling situations and obstacles that require them to employ their knowledge of tactics, science, engineering, and diplomacy. They will need to use their team's diverse skill sets effectively to overcome these challenges. For example, a character with a medical background may be more suited to treating injured crew members, while an engineer could be better at repairing broken equipment or finding alternative energy sources.

At the beginning of "Ringworld Expedition," players are given the challenging task of assembling their expedition team. They must select a group of characters, each with unique skills, attributes, and backstories. These characters can be drawn from a diverse roster, including human scientists, engineers, diplomats, and soldiers, as well as alien species encountered in the Ringworld series, such as Kzinti. Players must carefully consider each character's strengths, weaknesses, and how their skills will contribute to the expedition's success.In addition to selecting characters, players must also equip them with appropriate gear and supplies. This decision involves weighing the benefits of various tools, weapons, and resources against the weight and space limitations of their transportation vessels. 

Players must prioritize essential items like food, water, and medical kits while ensuring they have equipment necessary for exploration and survival on the Ringworld.

Players may select a mission objective at the start of the game, which will dictate their primary focus throughout the expedition. Objectives can range from scientific discovery and resource gathering to establishing diplomatic relations with the inhabitants or uncovering the Ringworld's secrets.

 The chosen objective will influence the characters and equipment players bring on the expedition, as well as the strategies they employ during their journey.These choices made at the game's outset add depth and replayability to "Ringworld Expedition."

 Each playthrough presents new possibilities for team composition, equipment selection, and mission objectives, ensuring an engaging and varied gaming experience every time players embark on a new Ringworld adventure.

Target Audience 

"Ringworld Expedition" targets a diverse audience, including fans of Larry Niven's Ringworld series who have read only the first book or the entire series, as well as those with faint memories of the books. 

The game aims to provide a compelling and accessible experience that caters to both newcomers and long-time fans of the series. Additionally, the game appeals to fans of classic sci-fi games like Halo, particularly those who fondly remember the multiplayer hijinks of Halo 25 years ago and want to invite their friends to explore a new bigger world. These players are drawn to the idea of exploring a vast, open world filled with intrigue and adventure, reminiscent of their cherished gaming memories. "Ringworld Expedition" combines the best elements of science fiction literature and classic gaming experiences to create an immersive and enjoyable adventure for a wide range of audiences. 

The game's flexible mission objectives, character selection, and equipment customization options ensure that players can tailor their experience to suit their preferences and knowledge of the Ringworld universe. Whether players are familiar with the series or simply appreciate a well-crafted sci-fi adventure, "Ringworld Expedition" delivers an engaging and rewarding experience that invites them to explore, strategize, and discover the wonders of the Ringworld alongside their old, new or bot friends.

5 Min Demo 

In the "Ringworld Expedition" 5-minute demo, players assume a first-person perspective as they step out of their landing shuttle onto the Ringworld surface. Their initial task is to issue orders to their squads, which include two squads of scouts and a squad of scientists. The scouts' primary objective is to secure the area and ensure its safety, while the scientists are tasked with analyzing the surroundings for valuable information about the Ringworld's ecosystem, resources, and potential threats.As players give their squads their orders, they can watch as the scouts fan out to explore the immediate vicinity and the scientists begin their analysis. After a few minutes, one of the scout squads sends a report back to the player, highlighting an area of interest that requires the player's attention and decision-making.In this situation, the player is presented with an interesting choice: they can either send reinforcements to support the scout squad and investigate the area further, potentially uncovering new information or resources; or they can maintain their current course and focus on securing other parts of the Ringworld. This decision will have consequences for the expedition's overall progress and may impact the relationships between the player's squads or their interactions with any encountered alien species.