Observe

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OBSERVE - Craft, Program, and Watch History UnfoldObserve, is a grand strategy simulation where you just don't play. You create the rules and the AI behaviors and watch them unfold. This is essentially a platform where you craft scenarios, program AI behaviors, and witness unique alternate histories develop!AI Studio - Program Your Own AIThe heart of Observe is the ability to program your own AI and watch it compete against others. Through AI Studio, where you have access to documentation you can create an AI, then assign it to a country of your choosing, and put others' AI's to different countries and test your strategy.Create complex decision-making algorithms using MiniScriptWatch your strategy compete against othersLearn how the game works from documentation that is included in the AI StudioAssign different AIs to different countries and create unique behaviors for each nationThe AI Studio features an intuitive interface with documentation built right in. Even if you've never coded before, you'll find yourself creating simple behaviors in minutes. For experienced programmers, the depth is limitless.Scenario Editor - Craft Your WorldThe Scenario Editor gives you complete control over your simulations:Create and customize countries with unique colors, names, and starting territoriesThen modify 3400+ regions. Their names, development levels, and population are all customizableAdjust global parameters like starting dates, time formats, technology levels and even ocean colorsYou can save your scenarios, edit them whenever you want, and share them with the communitySave indivual countries to your library to be used in the History Shuffle featureEvery aspect of the world is customizable. Want to see how history might unfold if the Roman Empire survived into modern times? Or what would happen if all continents banded together?  The Scenario Editor makes it possible.History Shuffle - Infinite Alternate HistoriesObserve's most unique feature, History Shuffle creates procedurally generated scenarios that provide endless entertainment:Automatically combines countries from your library into unexpected new scenariosWitness the Mongol Empire, U.S.A, and Roman Empire compete on the same mapSet to "endless" mode to automatically generate new scenarios after each conclusion without clicking anythingPerfect background entertainment while working or relaxingWith History Shuffle, you'll never run out of fresh content to observe.Performance & Scale - A World of DetailObserve was built from the ground up with performance in mind:3400+ detailed regions across the entire world mapOptimized simulation runs at 60+ FPS even in late-game scenariosComplete simulations in 10-15 minutes for quick, satisfying sessionsSeamless wraparound map. Cross the Pacific and find yourself in the AmericasThe simulation is in depth, all regions have real-world (adjusted) population data and manpower is limitedWith supply system, it means that encircled regions or overseas regions with no port connections are easy targetsMap modes to help you understand the world's situationTournaments - Compete with Your StrategyBeyond solo play, Observe features a unique tournament system:Annual AI programming competitions where the best strategists competeA challenge to adapt to surprise game updates and new mechanicsWatch the tournament to see crazy player created strategies or join it to be crowned for the yearSince we haven't had a tournament yet, you have the chance to become our first king!My Promise - No Paid DLC EverI'm committed to a player-friendly policy: One purchase gets you the complete gameRegular content additions based on community feedback, and this is not an empty promise either. Once our community forms, we will hold polls, and discuss new possible features togetherThis game's creation has been a very lonely work for me. And I am excited to make that no longer the case!

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