Glest is a free 3D real time strategy game, available for several operative systems and that can be modified using XML and a set of tools.

Current version includes single player game against AI controlled players, providing two factions for the player to control: Magic and Tech, each with their corresponding tech trees, units and buildings. The entire game is very customizable.

Here are some key features of "Glest":

Customize every aspect of the game
· Custom units can be defined using XML files. It's posible to define its basic parameters (hp, mp, armor, sight, requirements and much more), its skills and commands and the 3d models associated with them.
· Custom upgrades can be defined. It's posibble to define how and what units they affect, its requirements and more.
· Custom factions can be defined by grouping a set of units and upgrades.
· Custom resources can be defined.
· Custom tech-trees can be defined by grouping a set of factions and resources.
· Custom tilesets can be defined. It's posible to define the surface textures, object 3d models (such as trees os rocks), ambient sounds and more.
· Maps can be edited with the glest map editor.
Graphics: OpenGL 1.3 graphics
· Heightmap terrain.
· Free camera movement (translation, rotation and zoom).
· Own 3d format that can be exported from 3dsmax using the g3d export plugin.
· Real-time shadows, projected or shadow mapped.
· Keyframe animated 3d models.
· Particle systems for rain, snow, fire and spells.
· Classical 3d effects: transparency, lighting, fog etc...
Sound: DX9 sound
· Static and streaming sound (using wav or ogg files)
A.I.: ARTIFICIAL INTELIGENCY
· AI based pathfinding algorithm.
· Basic AI for computer controlled players.