# 2024-07-29 08:56:38.435429 UTC (+0000)

Brcon2024 GangBAN: OpenTTD Intro

On Brcon2024 GangBAN on 2024-08-03 we will play Open Transport Tycoon
Deluxe. This game is a glorious example of how libre source can make some
old game survive and strive further.

## What it is about?

You are a company owner and build up your company by forming logistics
and transport networks. Over time new technology is researched, cities
grow, new industries form or vanish.

## How do we play?

The game is recreational and easy-going. Everyone can join in, the
resources needed are very low.

## How do I get OpenTTD?

See their website: https://www.openttd.org/

Of course it is in nearly every package manager now under the name
'openttd'.

## What is the GangBAN goal?

One day real time is approximately 150 years in-game time. We will start
with the early steam and carriage transports going over propeller
aircrafts to maglev trains and hypersonic transport.

You can join in whenever you like, create a company or join the one
already there. Best would be to work together to make it a huge transport
network that works perfectly. A collaborative Bitreich Area Network.

## How do I connect?

 $ openttd -n bitreich.org:3979

If it does not instantly join, go for 'multiplayer' and join in using the
hostname and IP. After that you are shown the game overview with your
player name. OpenTTD will ask you to enter a player name. Then spectate
(OpenTTD is a nice calming screensaver!) or start building and
experimenting. You can't do anything wrong. Experiences and beginner
players help eachother.

## Let the fun begin.

Until the GangBAN begins, various games will be hosted. So coming by
earlier is recommended. Have fun finding out about the game! There is
much to explore!


Sincerely yours,

20h
Chief Collaboration Officer (CCO)