features
General
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Push Notifications
Notifications if your territory gets captured
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Cheat Detection
Discounting ‘runs’ if they have clearly been done by someone using a form of transport.
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Web Interface
A browser-based login service with additional features
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Wearables integration
Connect your GPS-enabled wearable and take it running with you.
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Running Application integration
Sync your running app to Run An Empire - log the calories burned whilst you play.
First Time Use
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Tutorials
A basic walkthrough to explain the rules whilst you play
Profile
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Customisable Crests
A trophy cabinet/ avatar that can be customised. Elements are unlocked based upon achievements. Includes the Kickstarter Dragon and Unicorn awards.
Map View
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Filters
Alternative ways of viewing the map - e.g. based on teams that you belong to, or other criteria - such as friends only.
During a Run
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Bonuses
Small buffs to territory capture based on average speed.
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Sharing
The option to share progress on Facebook or Twitter.
News View
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More news
How is your team doing? How are your friends doing?
Social
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Add friends
See if people you know are playing. Add them as friends to see how they get on (versus you).
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Create/ Join groups
The ability to create or join groups - see how you’re doing versus other people in the same group
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Create/ Join teams
The ability to create or join a team - take on other teams in a league.
Possible Features
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3D View
View the map in 3-dimensions, isometric or similar.
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Bikes version
A separate version of Run An Empire - for cyclists!