CivIdleCli

Welcome to the CivIdleCli wiki! This wiki provides documentation for the command-line civilization builder game where you build and manage your own civilization through different ages, all within your terminal.

What is CivIdleCli?

CivIdleCli is a text-based clicker-style progression game. You start with a small tribe in the Stone Age and your goal is to gather resources, build structures, recruit villagers, and advance through multiple ages of civilization.

Core Features

• Resource Management: Gather and manage resources like food, wood, stone, gold, and knowledge
• Villager System: Recruit villagers and assign them to different tasks
• Building System: Construct various buildings that provide bonuses and unlock new capabilities
• Age Progression: Advance through different ages, from Stone Age to Modern Age
• Command-based Interface: Simple text commands with tab completion
• Rich Terminal UI: Colorful and informative terminal interface
• True Idle Gameplay: Progress continues even when you're not actively playing

Getting Started

Check the Getting Started page for installation instructions and basic gameplay information.

Game Mechanics

• Resources: Learn about the different resources and how to gather them
• Food Management: Detailed guide on food economy and sustainability
• Starting Strategy: Essential strategies for the early game
• Tick System: Understanding the game cycle and resource calculations
• Villagers: Information about different villager types and their abilities
• Buildings: Details about different buildings and their effects
• Building Bonuses: How buildings boost villager resource collection rates
• Research: Technologies and research system
• Game Progression: How to advance through different ages

Commands

See the Commands page for a complete list of available commands and their usage.