Introduction to the different game worlds

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== Current Worlds ==
== Current Worlds ==
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These are the Current Game Worlds. They run Sim3.0.
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There are typically three kinds of game worlds running at any time: Open, Realistic, and Special. These worlds are accessible once logged in to your forum account.[http://www.airlineempires.org/index.php?app=ae]
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Once Sim3.1's beta is over, these worlds will be replaced by Sim3.1 worlds.
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These worlds are accessible once logged in to your forum account.[http://www.airlineempires.org/index.php?app=ae]
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In each of the Sim3.0 worlds, time moves at a rate of 30 real-life minutes = 1 day of AE. (except for AE1)
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'''Open Worlds'''
'''Open Worlds'''
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** In this world, there are no restrictions or political boundaries limiting where an airline can fly. Expansion is generally quicker, and airlines can fly any city pair in the world.
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* Open worlds are defined by worlds that start with the letter 'O' (e.g., O1, O2, O3).
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** Each airline can lease up to 40% of all gates at an airport, or 75% if it's a hub.
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* There are no restrictions or political boundaries limiting where an airline can fly--i.e., airlines can fly any city-pair in the world as well as open a hub and build terminals at any airport in the world.
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** The current Open Worlds in AE are: AE1 and AE7. The game time periods are AE1 = 2005-2025 and AE7 = 1990-2015.
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* Each airline can lease up to 40% of all gates at an airport, or 75% if it's a hub.
'''Realistic Worlds'''
'''Realistic Worlds'''
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** These realistic worlds contain more rules governing flights. Airlines are not allowed to fly between two points both outside of its home country.
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* Realistic worlds are defined by worlds that start with the letter 'R' (e.g., R1, R2, R3).
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** Each airline is limited to leasing 5 gates at an airport (or 15 if it's a hub). Further expansion requires building a terminal.
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* Airlines can only open hubs and terminals in the country they start operations in; airlines that start operations in an European Union nation can build terminals at any airport located within the European Union.
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** For example, consider three countries: A, B, and C. An airline based in Country A can fly between A and B or A and C but not between B and C.
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* Airlines cannot operate routes in which the departure and arrival airport is outside their home country; this restriction is lifted for those that operate in an European Union nation after the round has reach the year 2000.
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** The current Open Worlds in AE are: AE4, AE6 and AE14. The game time periods are AE4 = 1990-2015 AE6 = 2005-2030 and AE14 = 1985-2015.
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* Airlines may further be restricted to flying to certain countries due to political restrictions. ([[List of all political restrictions]])
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* Each airline is limited to leasing 10 gates at an airport (or 25 if it's a hub). Further expansion requires building a terminal.
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'''Beta Worlds'''
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'''Special/Theme World'''
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** These worlds are beta worlds in order to test the Sim3.1 software, please be warned they can be reset at any time so do not get too attached to the airline!
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* Special/theme worlds are defined by worlds that start with the letter 'S' (e.g., S1, S2, S3).
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** There are 2 realistic worlds and 1 open world for Beta right now.
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* Special/theme worlds operate with a special restriction such as a hub limit, using propeller planes only, high employee salaries, etc.
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** Eventually when the beta is over, the Sim3.1 software will be put into the new game worlds that are created.
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* For additional information about special/theme world currently in progress, consult the Announcements forum. [http://www.airline-empires.com/index.php?/forum/6-announcements/]
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'''Special Worlds/Theme games'''
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** These worlds operate with a special restriction such as a hub limit, or propeller planes only.  
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**They are generally 'realistic' in terms of political restrictions however they aren't the best option for running a realistic airline due to the aforementioned limitations.
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== Legacy (Unsupported) Worlds ==
== Legacy (Unsupported) Worlds ==

Current revision as of 12:20, 10 July 2012

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