A typical game loop in the Underverse is to:

Create a Harvester Explore the map for asteroids to mine Mine asteroids Use minerals to build stations Use stations to build units

We will be experimenting with various game modes and win states through our playtests.

Build Harvester from Earth All players start the game by spawning their initial Harvester unit close to Earth (within the first inner circle). The cost is $50,000 unless modified by your faction. Your credit balance is shown on the top right of the screen. Select the Harvester from the build menu at the bottom of the screen and place it within the first radius to build.

Move Units

Units can move based on how much Hydrogen Fuel they have. To move, select a unit, hit the Move button from the menu, and select your destination. A path line will show you how much fuel it will take to make the move.

Prospecting

As you explore the map, your Harvester will come across signals which can be prospected. Prospecting will reveal a procedurally generated asteroid with a mineral and fuel balance based on where on the map you are. To prospect, ensure you are within a 5M radius of a signal, select your Harvester, click Prospect and select the signal. You’ve discovered your first asteroid for mining!

Refueling from Asteroids

Asteroids have a Fuel Balance which you can use to refuel your ships.

To refuel your ship, ensure you are within a 5M radius of an asteroid, select the asteroid, select REFUEL from the asteroid’s submenu, and then select your unit. It will show a slider where you can select how much fuel you’d like to refuel. Hit the REFUEL button to execute.