# LordsAWar!

> turn-based strategy game

**Wikidata**: [Q10851450](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q10851450)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/lordsawar

## Summary
LordsAWar! is a free and open-source turn-based strategy video game designed to run on the Linux operating system. It features a classic hexagonal grid battlefield and is developed and distributed under the GNU General Public License.

## Key Facts
- **Primary Platform**: Linux (confirmed as a supported platform with package listings for Arch, Fedora, and FreeBSD ports)
- **License**: GNU General Public License (confirmed via README from 2019-10-29)
- **Latest Version**: 0.3.1 (released October 2, 2016)
- **Development Host**: Hosted on GNU Savannah (non-gnu.org project)
- **Source Code**: Available via Git repository at git://git.savannah.nongnu.org/lordsawar.git
- **Issue Tracking**: Savannah-based bug tracker at https://savannah.nongnu.org/bugs/?group=lordsawar
- **Official Website**: https://www.nongnu.org/lordsawar/ (English language)

## FAQs
### Q: Is LordsAWar! free to use and modify?
A: Yes, LordsAWar! is released under the GNU General Public License, allowing free distribution, modification, and commercial use under its terms.

### Q: What platforms does LordsAWar! support?
A: It primarily runs on Linux with official package support for Arch (AUR), Fedora, and FreeBSD. WineDB confirms compatibility with Windows via Wine.

### Q: Where can I find the source code or report bugs?
A: Source code is available at the Savannah Git repository, and bugs can be reported through the Savannah issue tracker.

### Q: How current is the game development?
A: Version 0.3.1 was released in 2016; the Savannah forum indicates active maintenance as recently as 2024.

## Why It Matters
LordsAWar! represents a significant contribution to the open-source turn-based strategy genre on Linux, offering a fully playable alternative to proprietary alternatives. Its presence in major Linux distributions (Arch, Fedora, FreeBSD) and gaming databases (LGDB, Wine AppDB) demonstrates its integration into the FOSS ecosystem. The game addresses the need for accessible strategy games on Linux while maintaining a community-driven development model. Its continued presence on Savannah despite the 2016 version release suggests ongoing niche relevance for players seeking libre gaming experiences.

## Notable For
- **Cross-Platform Packaging**: Native packages in Arch (AUR), Fedora, and FreeBSD repositories
- **Wine Compatibility**: Listed in Wine AppDB (ID 17409) for Windows support
- **GNU Project Ties**: Hosted on non-gnu.org Savannah infrastructure
- **LGPL Licensing**: Uses GNU GPL license (confirmed via Savannah README)
- **Long-Term Presence**: Maintained since at least 2016 with ongoing community engagement (Savannah forum activity in 2024)

## Body
### Game Information
- **Genre**: Turn-based strategy game
- **Developer**: Community-driven (no specific creators named in provided data)
- **Publisher**: Non-GNU Savannah project
- **Copyright Status**: Copyrighted (licensing handled via GNU GPL)

### Technical Details
- **Version History**: Current stable release is 0.3.1 (released 2016-10-02)
- **Source Control**: Git-based at Savannah with commit access tracked via Q186055 (Git identifier)
- **Installation Methods**:
  - Linux: AUR package `lordsawar`, Fedora package `lordsawar`
  - BSD: FreeBSD port `games/lordsawar`
  - Cross-platform: Windows via Wine (AppDB ID 17409)

### Distribution & Community
- **Official Site**: English-language website at nongnu.org/lordsawar/
- **Media**: Official artwork available at Wikimedia Commons (category: LordsAWar!)
- **Presence**: Listed in LibreGameWiki (ID 685), MobyGames (ID 76311), and other gaming databases
- **Issue Management**: Savannah-based bug tracking system active since at least 2019

### Licensing & Legal
- **License Code**: Q27016754 (Wikidata identifier for GNU GPL)
- **Documentation**: License terms and version history in Savannah README (last updated 2019-10-29)
- **Trademarks**: Aliased as "Lordsawar" in packaging contexts

## References

1. [Source](https://git.savannah.nongnu.org/cgit/lordsawar.git/tree/README)
2. [LordsAWar! version 0.3.1 released!. 2016](https://savannah.nongnu.org/forum/forum.php?forum_id=8696)
3. [Source](https://www.nongnu.org/lordsawar/)
4. Q124398839