Editing Freeciv (section)

==Features==
[[File:Freeciv2 1-beta1-zh.png|thumb|[[Simplified Chinese characters|Simplified Chinese]] in version 2.1]]

Freeciv's graphics system is configurable: originally, map display was always in overhead mode (like in ''[[Civilization (computer game)|Civ I]]'').<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.free-games-net.com/games/freeciv.shtml |title=a review on Free Games Net (1998) |publisher=Free-games-net.com |access-date=14 April 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090103220500/http://www.free-games-net.com/games/freeciv.shtml |archive-date=3 January 2009 }}</ref> [[Isometric projection|Isometric]] mode (like in ''[[Civilization II|Civ II]]'' and ''[[Civilization III|III]]'') and optionally [[hexagonal tiling]] (like in ''[[Civilization V|Civ V]]'' and ''[[Civilization VI|VI]]'') were added later. In both modes, look can be further customized by switching to an alternative set of graphics (called a ''[[Tile set|tileset]]''). The sounds can be replaced as well. Freeciv supports human-to-human multiplayer gameplay and [[artificial intelligence]] (AI) computer players. While the game is turn based, human players move simultaneously. The AI players move separately, partly at the start of a turn, partly at the end.

In releases before 2.0, AI players could not engage in diplomatic relationships with human players. Under the current releases, AI players will engage in a very predictable, rules-based diplomacy. Version 2.2.0 included a map editor, termed Civworld. It can create new scenarios, as well as edit the map currently being played. Basic scripting is available with Freeciv, but is not available in Civworld.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://freeciv.wikia.com/wiki/Editor |title=Freeciv Editor Page |publisher=Wikia |access-date=23 February 2010}}</ref> Version 2.3 increased the limit of players from 30 to 126.

[[File:CullamBruce-Lockhart--Dawning_Fanfare.oga|thumb|Dawning fanfare]]
There are different clients available [[Simple DirectMedia Layer|SDL]], [[GTK+]] (version3) and [[X Athena Widgets|Xaw3D]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://packages.debian.org/search?suite=sid&arch=amd64&searchon=names&keywords=freeciv-client-|title=Debian – Package Search Results – freeciv-client-}}</ref> A [[Qt (software)|Qt]] client was added in version 2.5. The Freeciv interface is available in over 30 different languages.<ref>
{{cite web|url=https://freeciv.wikia.com/wiki/Translations|title=Freeciv – Translations|publisher=Wikia|access-date=19 April 2016}}</ref> The addition of Gaelic was covered on [[BBC TV]].<ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://www.facebook.com/BBCNaidheachdan/videos/10150267754321342/|title=Freeciv now available in Galic|author=BBC Naidheachdan|date=11 September 2011|access-date=19 April 2016}}</ref>