Welcome to Starwalkers, a text-based space adventure where you command a fleet of starships! Build your fleet, explore the cosmos, engage in tactical battles, and support your friends by sending credits.

• Build Your Fleet: Purchase and customize starships to enhance your fleet's capabilities.
• Tactical PvE Battles: Challenge computer-controlled enemies in strategic text-based combat.
• Support Friends: Send credits to friends to help them on their journey.
• Progression and Upgrades: Enhance your fleet's capabilities with future upgrade options.

1. Installation:

   • Clone the repository: git clone https://github.com/jumitti/starwalkers.git
   • Install dependencies: pip install -r requirements.txt

2. Launching the Game:

   • Navigate to the project directory.
   • Run the game: streamlit run starwalkers_streamlit.py

3. Running Backup Script:

   • For database backup, run python scheduled_tasks.py in parallel to ensure data safety during updates or unexpected events.

4. Gameplay Tips:

   • Purchase new ships to expand and strengthen your fleet.
   • Explore different sectors to discover valuable resources and artifacts.
   • Engage in text-based PvE combat to earn rewards and progress.

5. Documentation

We're continuously enhancing Starwalkers to provide a richer text-based gaming experience:

• Marketplace: Soon, trade ships and resources with other players through the marketplace.
• Expanded Gameplay: Look forward to more dynamic features and challenges.

Stay tuned for updates!

Starwalkers prioritizes the security of player accounts through the following measures:

• Password Encryption: User passwords are securely encrypted using bcrypt hashing algorithm.
• Database Access: Access to user data is managed through secure SQLite database connections.
• Authentication: Players must create an account with a unique username and securely encrypted password.

For any inquiries or feedback, please contact us with Issues. We'd love to hear from you!

• Julien Minniti: Lead developer and creator of Starwalkers Streamlit and Telegram Bot.
• Gametoy20: Original game concept creator and ongoing contributor.

This project is licensed under the MIT License.