This is a question I've been asked when trying to explain it to civilians and its one I've seen posed often in the +Ingress community by those looking to play and those just starting out.
Some think the objective is to create large fields and add to the MU count, others think it's getting to level 8.
I've given this question a lot of thought and here is my answer:
The beauty of what +Niantic Project has created is that the point can be whatever you choose to make it. There are different roles and specialization for everyone and if you want you can take a little bit of each one or stick to one and that's okay.
Do you like to tear down what the other team has built? Then you're probably a destroyer.
Do you like to coordinate and help people in the field from your desk? Then you are probably an operator.
If you like to build pretty designs with fields then you're an builder. Are you willing to jump out of bed in the middle of the night to recharge a field then you're a defender.
There might even be a role for those who envision themselves a spy.
(These are the terms my area has used, if you use different terms I would love to hear them.)
The magic of this game for me as that the rules haven't yet been set in stone, you can help shape the direction it goes by playing the game in the way that makes you happiest.
What am I? I guess my role would be leader. More importantly for me I am a community builder, or community mom as someone from the opposite team called me the other night.
Figure out what you enjoy doing in this game. And if you haven't already find people who like to do the other jobs, because you probably won't get much out of it if you're not willing to work in a team.
No matter what you like to do or where you want to go with it Be Safe and Have Fun.
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