What it shares with the classics
You build a settlement into a kingdom, upgrade buildings level by level, research, train an army and work with an alliance. Timers run on the server, so the game moves on while you are away, and a few short visits a day are enough.
What is different
PvP is deliberately mild. Troops are not lost permanently and castles do not burn, so a stronger neighbour cannot wipe out weeks of play in one night.
Heroes and dragons fight together. Six heroes with eight bonds that act as reactions in battle, and three dragons that hatch from eggs and grow.
The world remembers. Players name rivers and bridges in public votes, and the Chronicle records what happens in the valley.
Browser first, phone friendly
Crownforge was made for the browser on both computer and phone, with a 2.5D cartoon look that stays readable on a small screen. An Android app is planned.
Fair comparison
Tribal Wars, Travian and Forge of Empires are mature games with years of content. Crownforge is in open beta. If you want a fresh world where early players still shape the map and the names on it, this is the moment to start.
