# The Freeciv Client User's Guide

The Freeciv client program is your window into the world of Freeciv. It is through this window that you will view your empire and the surrounding regions, direct the movement of your legions, and command the workings of your cities. In Freeciv, you are the near-absolute immortal ruler of your empire, but you can only control what you can observe and know to order. The client is the doorway from your throne room to the rest of the world.

This document reflects the Freeciv client programs for the 1.8.0 build. The general concepts involved, and many of the windows, will also help in using Freeciv 1.7.2 and earlier versions.

## 1. A Tutorial Introduction to the Client

### 1.1 Starting Up

### 1.2 A Look at the Main Window

### 1.3 The Founding of Your Capital City

### 1.4 Beginning Your Exploration

### 1.5 Meeting the Neighbors

## 2. A Reference of the Client Features

### 2.1 Reference of the Windows

### 2.2 Main Menubar Options

## 3. Customizing the Client

### 3.1 Alternate Graphics Tilesets

### 3.2 X Resources and Command Options

### 3.3 Files and Environment Variables