Game Mechanics

Overview

SETTLERS uses a hexagonal territory system with various states and capture mechanics. This document explains the core elements of gameplay.

Important

To play SETTLERS you must allow access to geolocation and physically be in the hex you want to capture. Spoofing geolocation is prohibited and may result in account restrictions.

Hex States

Each hex in the game can be in one of the following states:

1. Unclaimed

• Empty hex without owner
• Available for immediate capture

2. Your Hex

• Personally captured by you
• Part of your territory

3. Clan Member Hex

• Captured by a member of your clan
• Cannot be captured by you (only the current owner can keep it)
• Contributes to clan territory

4. Other Clan Hex

• Captured by a member of another clan
• Can be captured after cooldown period

5. Other Player Hex

• Captured by a player not from your clan
• Can be captured after cooldown period

6. Cooldown TBI

• Recently captured hex
• Protected for 1 hour
• Capture impossible during this period

Capture Mechanics

Note

Each hex can have only one owner at a time. When you capture a hex, the previous owner immediately loses control over it.

Capture Process

1. Move to the desired hex
2. Press the “Settle” button
3. Wait for confirmation

Tip

To maximize your territory, try to capture hexes that connect with your existing territory. Connected hexes are more valuable for clan control calculations.

Results

• You become the new owner
• Hex joins your clan’s territory (if applicable)
• 1-hour capture immunity begins
• Previous owner loses the hex

Note: You cannot capture a hex if it is already owned by another member of your clan.

Clan Dynamics

• Clan members cannot capture hexes from each other. If a hex is owned by a member of your clan, you cannot capture it until it is unclaimed or owned by someone outside your clan.
• Hex remains under clan control when captured by clan member
• Only individual ownership changes
• Clan territory remains intact

Cooldown System

The cooldown system protects recently captured territories:

Important

Each hex enters a 1-hour protection period immediately after capture. During this time NO ONE can capture the hex - not even clan members.

• Duration: 1 hour after capture
• Protection: Capture impossible during cooldown
• Visibility: Timer visible to all players
• Purpose: Prevents immediate re-capture