In its current iteration, a player only needs to meet a few system requirements to get started:
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A stable internet connection
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A Windows computer that meets the following minimum specifications:
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel: Core i3-530 | |
| AMD: A6-3650 | ||
| ARM: not supported | Intel: Core i5-3300 | |
| AMD: Ryzen 3 1200 | ||
| ARM: not supported | ||
| CPU Features | SSE2 | SSE4 |
| GPU | NVidia: GeForce 9600GT | |
| AMD: HD 6570 | ||
| Intel: Intel HD 4600 Integrated Graphics | NVidia: GeForce 560 | |
| AMD: Radeon HD 6950 | ||
| Intel: Intel UHD 630 Integrated Graphics | ||
| GPU Features | DX10-Level Hardware | DX11-Level Hardware |
| VRAM | 1GB | 2GB |
| Free Storage Space | 4GB HDD | 4GB SSD |
| OS Versions | Win 7, 8, 10 | Win 10 or 11 |
| OS Architecture | X86 32-bit, x64 | x64 |
| RAM | 2GB | 4GB |
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Install the game and any required dependencies included in the package. For now, the game is a Windows only .exe application built on Unity. Future plans include a WebGL version.
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Once installed, launch the game by double-clicking the ChainTactics.exe executable in the installation directory. Once in the Main Menu, click “Find Match” to automatically enter the game’s online matchmaking. If an opponent is found within a minute, the game will commence. Otherwise, the player needs to opt to queue again.
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The main menu also allows to player to adjust settings, and includes a link to this Wiki. Starting from the next page, the Wiki includes all the game rules needed for the player’s road to victory.
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