GNOME War Pad

GNOME War Pad is an impressive client for the GNOME 2 desktop platform, designed to offer players of the space strategy game VGA Planets a full-featured client with Python scripting support. For those who aren't familiar with it, VGA Planets is a play-by-email space conquest strategy game that can be played with up to 11 people at a time. This game has a large, dedicated fan base worldwide, and it's not hard to see why—it's incredibly addictive, and there are many servers on the internet that host a variety of game types.

For anyone who loves strategy games, VGA Planets is a must-play, and the game is incredibly affordable to register for (around 5 USD). Even if you don't want to register the game, you can still play it with some limitations. However, most of the existing clients for VGA Planets are designed for DOS or Windows, which is a problem if you're a GNU/Linux user. While it's possible to run the game using dosemu, this can be slow and cumbersome.

GNOME War Pad was developed to address this gap and provide a client that's specifically designed for the GNOME desktop environment. It's free software, released under the GNU General Public License, which means that you can copy, modify, and redistribute it as you see fit.

One of the most exciting developments in the project's development is the fact that players can now take real action in the game, rather than just viewing. This is a major milestone and makes the client an even more compelling option for strategy enthusiasts.

Overall, GNOME War Pad is an impressive tool for anyone who loves VGA Planets but wants a client that's specifically designed for the GNU/Linux environment. Whether you're a seasoned player or just getting started, this client has a lot to offer, including Python scripting support and a range of other useful features. If you're a fan of strategy games, it's definitely worth checking out.