The whole process of the game revolves around "portals" - game geotags attached to the terrain. They are shown in the "scanner". Whether it's a library, a subway station, or a monument...in Ingress they will be listed as portals that are under the control of one side or the other. After the end of the workout in the scanner, your neighbors will try to establish contact with you. I recommend doing this as soon as possible, because. The feature of Ingress is in exploring the real world (region, hometown, not to mention other cities and countries...) and communicating with other player-agents. All players-agents of both sides (Resistance and Enlightenment) communicate in Telegram messenger chats. The color doesn't matter, the mechanics and ingress items of the game are the same for all sides. p.s. cheaters here are fiercely hated. I am glad that the atmosphere of fair play reigns in Ingress, regardless of the side of the conflict. If you are familiar with the MMO or RTS genre, then be prepared for a surprise - this game combines both genres. Unfortunately, there is not enough text limit to describe all the mechanics of the game :) Usually, any team events are famous for tactical advantages, incl. if you are sure that you will find the right application for your topographical and tactical knowledge, then welcome! :)