Excellent Multi-player Turn-Based Space Faring Strategy

Game: Broken Metal

Broken Metal is a turn-based space adventuring strategy game. If you want to sit back and enjoy the company of other players (in the forums, or via ship to ship communications), you can do so. There are fleets you can join for a sense of belonging and protection (the majority of players are independent though, and you can get to know them....and you don't NEED to be in a fleet to avoid harassment - usually just not picking fights for yourself is enough to be safe). You build your own spaceships (up to four per player) outfitting and improving them to your own preferences. This isn't just some space cargo game, either. You do make money with merchants, though they do the work- not you - it's mostly automated, and you can advance very quickly if you're smart. Fleets and clans go to war, and discuss, threaten, resolve issues in the forums, which keeps it interesting. This is definitely my kind of game! It isn't for everyone, though. If you're after fast moving visual images and real-time stuff (like a video game), then Broken Metal doesn't fit. However, if you like turn based games (you never have to waste playing time - you get as many turns as anyone else and you can use them all, even if you only log in for a few minutes every couple of days...in other words, nobody can get way ahead of you by investing ridiculous amounts of time playing), and strategy (those that think are likely to excel) in a game that's carefully designed to be realistic and fun, you've found a great one. The game is suited to all ages, and you're never a number (people get to know others by name) and the designers take a personal interest in talking to the players and trying to make the game even better through player's input. Warning: It's addictive. I play every day.