Turn based strategy game where you explore and conquer the world of Elysium. Random maps with 10 different planes, e.g. Celestial, Inferno, Hades, and the Elemental planes. Roguelike randomness and replayability. A living world, where the independent factions fight each other. Over 1500 monster types and a huge variety of special abilities. Over 500 different rituals to cast. Over 60 different paths of battle magic. Twenty-four different classes, many with their own special resources that they desire. 1 to 24 players, network or hotseat. Team play with AI or humans (simultaneous turns on network). (From Features list on publisher's Web page) The game manual is free to all. PDF download: http://www.illwinter.com/coe5/coe5manual.pdf