# Gameplay

Create, customize and control your own battle ready robot in a shapeshifting enviornment! Choose your path - manual or [API](https://codyfight.gitbook.io/white-paper/technical-summary/infrastructure/game-api), and take control of the fight. 

Codyfighters can be controlled through the web browser or real-time [API](https://codyfight.gitbook.io/white-paper/gameplay/broken-reference), allowing commanding of their in-game actions through the keyboard, touch control, or code. 

Players need two assets to be able to participate in the game: [Codyfighter](https://codyfight.gitbook.io/white-paper/gameplay/in-game-assets/codyfighter) and [CKey](https://codyfight.gitbook.io/white-paper/gameplay/in-game-assets/cagent). These items are available in the [Launchpad](https://codyfight.gitbook.io/white-paper/gameplay/player-dashboard/launchpad) and additional ones can be purchased in the [marketplace](https://codyfight.gitbook.io/white-paper/ecosystem/free-market) or Codyfight’s official shop.

**Codyfight is a competitive game and, therefore, allows players to participate in multiple competitive systems known as** [**Leagues**](https://codyfight.gitbook.io/white-paper/metagame/competitive-gaming#codyfight-league)**.** Each one is constructed through different elements and players have to use their logical skills to succeed. Leagues have different ranking systems and various conditions that allow a rank up or down, as well as performance metrics, etc. 

Ranks are a valuable system for categorizing and creating balanced gameplay for players. Such a dynamic ranking system integrates their recent performance, thus implying that the players need to be consistent to maintain their standings on the leaderboards. 

The rewards are based on rank. Therefore, higher-ranked players earn more from their victory than low-ranked players.

To succeed in matches, players have to face each other as well as other conditions that enhance or restrict their victories in the battle. **Codyfight’s** [**metagame**](https://codyfight.gitbook.io/white-paper/gameplay/metagame) **constantly expands and features new elements within the competitive system. Dynamic** [**map tiles**](https://codyfight.gitbook.io/white-paper/gameplay/metagame/map-tiles)**, player strategies, intelligent** [**NPCs**](https://codyfight.gitbook.io/white-paper/gameplay/metagame/npcs)**, and other conditions make competitive gaming a fight in wits against players and the complex Codyfight universe.** 

Players can showcase their logical skills through the following methods: 

* Navigating on the map;
* Casting skills;
* Gathering items and resources;
* Interacting with opponents and NPCs;
* Strategizing against their opponents;
* More things to come!

The gameplay is also jeopardized by different Special Agents ([NPCs](https://codyfight.gitbook.io/white-paper/gameplay/metagame/npcs)) that can either help players in their strategies or endanger them.