Cargo Hauler - Space Trading Adventure

(v0.1 alfa) Engaging space trading RPG with data science visualization (experimental spinoff of Cargo game)

Overview

Cargo Hauler is a space trading simulation game where you navigate a dynamic universe, trade commodities, and upgrade your ship.

Installation

Automatic

1. Clone the repository
2. Run setup.bat (Windows)

Manual

1. Clone the repository
2. Create a virtual environment
3. Install dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt
   

Running the Game

python src/main.py

Game Mechanics

• Dynamic universe generation
• Commodity trading
• Random events
• Technology upgrades
• Planetary exploration

Key Improvements:

• Comprehensive commodity database
• More detailed trading mechanics
• Support for different commodity categories
• Volume-based cargo management
• Rarity and regional information for commodities

The new system provides:

• Rich, diverse trading options
• More realistic economic simulation
• Detailed commodity information
• Dynamic pricing based on multiple factors

Dependencies (under evaluation for various demos)

• NumPy
• Pandas
• NetworkX
• Plotly
• Dash
• Gradio
• Pygame
• Rich

Future Development

• Expanded economic simulation
• More complex technology tree
• Enhanced event system
• Multiplayer capabilities