Atlantis 2.0: Times 63 From: Geoff Dunbar <gdunbar@prankster.com> Date: Wed, 10 Jul 1996 00:00:00 +0000 Subject: Atlantis 2.0: Times 63 Atlantis 2.0 Times March, 6 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ admin20@prankster.com for questions, problems, http://www.prankster.com for info. Atlantis 3.0 has begun, and is currently accepting new players. Turns cost $1 (US); visit the web site www.prankster.com (or www.wolfe.net/~prank), or email atlantis@prankster.com for more information. Geoff ------------------------------------------------------------------------ "We came," "We saw," "We won," "Where to" "Now?" ------------------------------------------------------------------------ I'm interested in buying all sorts of magic items. Reasonable offers will attract bulk purchases. Contact: makind@fisheries.nsw.gov.au (David Makin) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ********** New Untrustworthy Factions !!!!! ********** (Always useful to know the name of the liars on Atlantis) The Cowardly Llamas and their friends the Skippy's Undead Rangers are the worst liars I've encountered. We told them "Hi, who are you, friends ?" They answered "We're poor little guys and we would like this town over there". "OK, friends, we'll help you against the guards there, good luck." But instead, they backstabbed us in our established city, with Fireballs. Because we were not ready, they will win this battle. But next turn, we'll have Tac5, Fireballers and more troops in town, and they WILL DIE. If one of them is still alive somewhere, I just thought I'd warn you : The LLAMAS and UNDEAD RANGERS are bloody BACKSTABBERS. Grendel, Bard of Gondor. **************************************************** ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ************************************************************************* CREATURE INFORMATION compiled by The Picts(161) known subsiduary - The Monzon Movers please email any additional information / corrections / suggestions to pdxark@evol.gene.nott.ac.uk ************************************************************************* ================ Creature Information ============ Rightly or Wrongly I've been trying to group similar types of creatures together. If you notice anything that is inconsistant please let me know. New entries are marked with ** =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Seen but no good info Whales (Ocean) Ice Devils (Tundra) =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- ** Sea Serpent Observed Group size : 1 Number of Groups observed in 1 hex : 1 Preferred region type : Ocean Tactics - no. Number of attacks per round - > 20 Stealth - yes =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Giant Spiders obs - ? stealth = 2 Prefered region : Forest Observed Group size : 35-50 Number of Groups observed in 1 hex : 1 tactics = yes (this might have been altered) estimated combat : 3-5 (probably 5) =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Tribe of Centaurs (8970), 13 centaurs Observed Group size : 13-19 Number of Groups observed in 1 hex : 1 Obs = 1 tactics = 2 Stealth = 1 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- 300 com 3 Vs 18 fire devils Victory in 2 rounds 1 lost 300 Vs 12 6 lost in first round of attacks Fire Devils prefered region type - Mountain? (+forest) Observed Group size : 5-10 Number of attacks per round - Number of Groups observed in 1 hex : 2 ste ? < 3 tac = no =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Living Tree Observed Group size : 1 Number of Groups observed in 1 hex : 1 prefered region type - Forest ste: 2 multiple attacks - attacked in group with a Great Eagle =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Polar Bears Observed Group size : 7-9 Number of Groups observed in 1 hex : 1 prefered region type - Tundra Battle indicates that may be the same as the bear strength spell. combat: 4 Hits per round: 3 Survivable hits: 3 stealth = yes, < 3 tactics : No =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Grizzly Bears Prefered Region type: forest (also seen in mountains) obs : ? tactics - no stealth no Observed Group size : 2 Number of Groups observed in 1 hex : 2 Battle indicates that may be the same as the bear strength spell. combat: 4 Hits per round: 3 Survivable hits: 3 * Similar to Lions? Observed Group size : 6? Number of Groups observed in 1 hex : 1? Stealth 1 Prefered terrain : plains * Similar to Lizards ? The latest report does not substantiate multiple attacks per round but is consistant with 3 survivable hits Prefered Region type : Swamp tactics - no Number of Groups observed in 1 hex : 2 Size 0f group : 6-9 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Roc Prefered Region type : Mountain. Stealth = no Tactics > 2 Observation = yes killed 11 out of 12 com3 troops in 1 round :killed 8/157 in 1 round: Estimated number of attacks per round : 20. Survived 1 round with 146 troops attacking (with -2 to combat) =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Green Giant (Forest) Black Giant (Swamp?) Brown Giant Grey Giant (Mountain) White Giant (Tundra) Observed Group size : 1 Number of Groups observed in 1 hex : 2 Prefered Region Type : Forest Tactics = no Stealth = no obs = 1 Same as Giant Strength Spell: Combat : 6 Survivable hits: 50 Hits per Round : 50 *Similar to ? Sphinx Prefered Region type (Jungle) Observed Group size : 1 Number of Groups observed in 1 hex : 2 tactics <3 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Water Devils Prefered Region Type : Forest? Observed Group size : 5 Number of Groups observed in 1 hex : 1 Best result in 1 round: 5/5 (against com 5) Average result : 2/5 (against com 5) Killed: 1 in 3 rounds by 100 city guards estimate: combat = 10 estimate: survivable hits : 10 estimate: number of attack/round : 1 =-=-=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-==-=- Ice Worm Prefered Region Type : Tundra Tectics = yes <4 obs = ? Stealth = yes <4 combat strength = Ogre strength spell? = com 5 = 10 attacks/round = can take 10 hits *Similar to Yetis? -seen with 1 horse per 2 Yetis -perhaps from another battle? Prefered region type tundra. tac < 4 *Similar to Giant Slug? * Similar to Sand Worms? Prefered Region type : desert ** *Similar to giant snake - Anaconda, Rattlesnake tactics - no * Similar to Eagles Great Eagle Prefered Region Type : Forest Observed Group size : 1 Number of Groups observed in 1 hex : 1 Stealth = yes Tactics = 1 or 2 *Similar to Panthers? : Dubious - perhaps the same as the bear strength spell Prefered Region type : Swamp Stealth - yes Tactics - yes Obs= ? Observed Group size : 7 Number of Groups observed in 1 hex : 2 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- ** Living Skeletons Prefered Region Type : (Tundra?) No Stealth No tactics 1 attack per round Combat strength: 3 to 5 (probably 3). *Similar to Wildmen? *Similar to Wolves? Prefered region type : forest *Similar to Lizard Men Prefered Region type : ? Max number observed in 1 hex: 72 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Town Guards Com = 2 Stealth = no obs = 2 tactics no attack per round : 1 survivable hits : 0 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- City Guards Com = 3 Stealth = no obs = 3 tactics no attack per round : 1 survivable hits : 0 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- ------------------------------------------------------------------------ RE - An Argument Against the World being Inside a Cylinder I thought this one was closed. The mobius world model is the only one to = fit all the facts. If one goes far enough east or west one will always = end up back where one started, yet travelling north or south one will = always reach the edge of the world. Need I say more. Yours Dave Inci Philosopher King ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Hand of Darkness, Dire Didgett of Darkness and the Melnibonians are allies of the Kingdom of Prettstern. Whomsoever blocks passage to (8,14) should declare themselves to the hand of darkness and the kingdom of Prettstern to avoid conflict! Spring has arrived and caravans shall. Fear not allies. Swords and shields aplenty are on the way. ***** The Hand of Darkness, and our allies the Dire Didgett of Darkness, and the Melniboneans, now claim the deserts in (5,16), (6,15), (6,16), the swamps in (7,13), (7,14), (7,15), (8,13) and the forests in (5,13), (5,14), (6,13) and (6,14) and the town of Eskerfan(6,17). All factions entering this region are requested to state their business. Otherwise funny things might happen. Hand of Darkness g8512580@mcmaster.ca Dire Didgett of Darkness richard@majinga.demon.co.uk Allies of Kingdom of Prettstern ; #end ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ------------------------------------------------------------------------ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ##################################################### ***************************************************** UNITED PORTAL SERVICE "Things are looking UPS" - new catchphrase! Are you interested in booking a flight? ======================================= As you should have noticed by now, I've turned into quite the professional service - I've even got my own, newly furnished Departure Lounge for you to sit and wait in before your flight is called. So why not book a flight out of AC now and begin to explore the unknown outside world? Cost is only $750 per flight, and you can throw as many men as you like through it. Team up with a couple of pals and make it a group affair. I've dealt with several group flights - all for the same low, low cost of only $750, and they are very satisfied. Just listen to a couple of comments : "Since I booked a flight through the UPS, my life and faction has gone from strength to strength" Roah the Conqueror "I ventured into the outside world with a few pals, and before we knew it, we'd set up our own Empire" The Sleaze Alliance "UPS has transformed my life - I was a lowly leader trying to keep a motly band of High Elves in check in Atlantis City, until UPS brought me a new lease of life in the outside world. I now have a small army of six different races, all specialising in different areas. UPS has really done the business for me" Conan's Marauders Book now - contact Dave McGaw ("Mack") on : u3djm@csc.liv.ac.uk Disclaimer : The management regrets that we cannot kill anyone NOT using this service. ***************************************************** ##################################################### +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ========================================================================= ** ATTENTION PEOPLE OF ATLANTIS CITY : The city has fallen! ** -------------------------------------------------------------------- The Newbie People's Republic (NPR) will be taking over and running the city as of this turn. Rules ----- All factions within the walls of Atlantis City will be safe from harm as long as you can abide by the following guidelines : * No attacks on other factions! - Any attacks within the city will be dealt with MOST SEVERELY. - Do not attack other units or you will be massacred before you have the chance to flee from your actions. (ATTACK comes before MOVE) - Atlantis City is a haven for new factions so no harm should befall any faction whilst within the walls of the city. - The NPR are effectively taking over the role of the city guard. * Stealling and Assassinations are NOT to be tolerated. - Covert Operations such as stealling and assassination attempts will result in the immediate expulsion of that faction from the Haven that is Atlantis City. - Failure to remove yourself from the city will result in SEVERE punishment. - The NPR has its own wing of Covert Operatives, so any such action seen by our Observers will result in the CO's becoming active! - We have eyes all over the city - we know who you are!!! * Factions giving us any cause for suspicion will be asked to immediately cease operations, or will again be under SEVERE punishment. - Any factions developing armed forces within the walls of the city without authorisation, will be contacted and politely informed of their obligation to City-wide harmony. Any breach in this rule will again result in immediate expulsion or SEVERE punishment. - We are imposing a limit of 20 HEL maximum that may be trained in any of the combat skills ; Combat, Longbow, or Crossbow. * Factions employing sorcery must NOT use their talents for unlawful gains. - Using your talents for combat or theft will not be tolerated. - Sorcerer's, Wizards, Witches and Magi will be asked if they need any assistance, and how they could be of use to the NPR. Sponsorship MAY be an option! All factions will be unharmed so long as they abide by the rules laid down above. Faction Allowances ------------------ The NPR are now controlling the income of the City, so we have to impose restrictions on Work Forces. All factions in AC are hereby restricted to a maximum of 50 HEL as a work-force, although certain factions will be permitted to have a minor excess of this allowance. We have decided that 50 High Elves are more than enough for most faction types. All factions, regardless of faction type, will be restricted to this amount. [Any more than this limit will attract our attention and possible displeasure]. Some factions may be employing a couple of Magic Users, but they will require no more than 48 High Elves to maintain their Magi, and these troops can be trained as and when necessary to meet your own ends. (Generic factions require only 24 HEL to maintain a Mage) (Magic Combination factions require only 48 HEL to maintain their Magi) The only exceptions to the rule may lie in the Pure Magic Factions. In order to maintain 5 Mages, the High Elf resources needed amount to 120 HEL. However, we cannot permit such a large work force to be assembled whilst in Atlantis City. We are hoping that those factions will help us come to an agreement over their excesses in resources, and their possible future within the city! Atlantis City Services ---------------------- Certain Factions have been valuable to the populous of AC and these factions will be given "Keys to the City" or KC's. * Zarya Guilde (Atlantis Spells Exchange) will be given the option to continue operations. (KC). - Newbies should still be allowed the free exchange of information provided by Jiri Klouda and the Atlantis Spells Exchange. The NPR hope that Jiri will continue this service in the future. [Jiri. Can you contact any of the Admin Staff if you have any problems] * Circulo Interno (MIT Magic Items) will also be given the option to continue operations. (KC). - Magical items are a lucrative business, and we at the NPR believe that business should be permitted to flow, where-ever it may be, so we are hoping that Javier will continue to run his wares from the base in Atlantis City, too. [Javier. Likewise, if you have any problems, contact the Admin Staff] * United Portal Service (UPS) will also be continuing operations for as long as there is demand. As it is Mack of the NPR who is running this service, then service will continue. - Querries and Bookings can be arranged through Dave "Mack" McGaw on u3djm@csc.liv.ac.uk - Possible sabatical may be arising over the next few turns due to other commitments (other than UPS) so keep tabs on the Times, as changes are imminent! Atlantis City College --------------------- * Other Scholars. The NPR would like to see a College emerge from the City Guard debris, and we were wondering if there is anyone in AC willing and able to set up a school of learning for the Martial Arts, Magic Foundations, or Tradesman's Skills. The main operations of the Principal, will be to refer students to relevant teachers, and arrange payments! All wanna-be Principals, please contact the Admin Staff. [Side Note : Andre van Dalen of the Guild! You are, at the moment, the prime candidate for this position. Do you feel up to it???] Entertainment and Fireworks --------------------------- Every four months (game time) will see the NPR giving a Fireworks display to the populous. All entertainers are invited to abstain from duty for this turn and lie back to enjoy the display. The other three turns are free for the Entertainers to do what they will to keep the populous amused. Again, prevention of allowing the display to reap its full benefits will incur our displeasure! Admin Staff ----------- Any querries can be rectified by contacting any of the Admin Staff of the NPR : Dave "Mack" McGaw u3djm@csc.liv.ac.uk Pete Futtrup pf@x.dtu.dk or 1910pf@fiol.nbrock.dk Who are the NPR? ---------------- Finally a brief note about who we are. The NPR is a splinter group derived from the now deceased Dominion alliance. Only a few of us are Ex-Dominion, with the others made up from newbie factions from AC. We are hoping that all grievances with the Dominion are now washed clean, as operations in AC now begin under the management of the NPR. Disclaimer of External Affairs. ------------------------------- Some of the NPR members are active outside of the city, in some cases with other alliances. Their actions are separate to the affairs internal to Atlantis City and should in no way be a reflection on the house-keeping of AC with regard to the NPR. (In other words - they may be nice as pie to you inside, but massacre you on sight outside! The NPR can take no responsibility for those actions undertaken by it's members upon leaving the city.) Thank You for Reading, and have an enjoyable stay! ========================================================================= ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Wow! I haven't been that stunned since the attack on Louer! 0 casualties! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: sssss pppp eeeee l l l iii sssss ttttt s p p e l l l i s t sssss pppp eee l l l i sssss t s p e l l l i s t sssss p eeeee lllll lllll lllll iii sssss t ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: A reasonably comprehensive spell list can now be seen at the GLOBAL TRADING GOMPANY HOME PAGE http://lux.latrobe.edu.au/~phtcdah Magic Factions will find it valuable for guiding their studies and war factions may find it somewhat disturbing when they view the many options mages have for demolishing their troops. Myself and the other mages of Atlantis would be grateful for any additions which can be sent to; phtcdah@lux.latrobe.edu.au ------------------------------------------------------------------------ To SCIO: AMI are liars. Please contact with me (Eloy.Anguiano@ii.uam.es) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ I STILL SUSPECT there is somebody who didn't give a complete list of his portal units. He is STRONGLY REQUESTED to do it now! Jokeman. P.S. Use previous times to find the address ------------------------------------------------------------------------ --------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------ $$$$$$ INVISIBLE MARKET SPRING CLEARANCE BLOWOUT SALE $$$$$$ ------------------------------------------------------------ Due to poorer than expected winter sales volumes, our warehouses are literally exploding and we have to move it all to make room for more junk! Everything is priced to move. Check out these deals: Mithril Plate - $30 - you can't afford to not afford it. Chain Mail - FREE! - limit 300 per customer. Wands of Fire - 3 for $100 or $40@ - get 'em while they're hot. Helms of Observation - $25 - for those having trouble finding us. Ask about citadel construction! If can find a better deal, you've found a real loser! Remember our pledge: A free magic wagon with every purchase valued over 1000 silver. The Invisible Market - We're closer than you think! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Aentligen sommar! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ One of the sailors has died and now we float alone upon the ocean. Only my pen gives me the strength to continue. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ We propel ourselves ahead, seeking the unique items of the world. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Dragons, Dragons everywhere! You think maybe they will leave us alone now?.... ("I AM the last one...") ------------------------------------------------------------------------ :-) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Down in the cave again, Bhfaso wept. He had fallen for the same trick twice now, and his men had suffered tremendously for it. He wept for his fallen comrades, their lost treausre, the wives and children who would never see their dad again. What' s up with Sea Dragons anyhow? How do they walk on land? ------------------------------------------------------------------------ I'm in greta need of this 50 bucks, its 5 men lives!!! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ has anybody noticed a dollar a week improvement in the new game? ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ________________Orion__________________ By wind and winding road to sea, Fed life by strength of stone and tree, A jewel is set upon the waves, A curse to those that it enslaves, Its purpose clouded by mists of lore, The glowing amulet lands ashore, Thus the fabric begins to weave, The history of the mighty cleave, Orion! Orion! You've yet to be born, Let those who wield you be forewarned, You are wise and strong and forever true, Not to the owner but creator of you... By light of day it remains unseen, Only the full moon reveals its gleam, But beyond the surf a tower resides, Wherein a cloaked figure glides, A sorcerer of great wealth and fame, Whose power drinks from the eternal flame, An object can be seen of most any size, The wizard wears a robe of eyes, Fladnag! Fladnag! Beware the violet star, Ere your powers will it come to mar... >From his cloak great magic does stem, The mage discovers the mighty gem, Where others would value it by gold's measure, Fladnag discerns the cause of its treasure, He studies the symbols along its line, And finds it born from an older time, A mysterious, chaotic and dismal age, One that was ruled by an evil arch-mage, He knows the old magic entails some risk, But chooses to sword the fiery disk, Orion! Orion! You've now been born, Let those who wield you be forewarned, You are wise and strong and forever true, Not to the owner but creator of you... Sword and sorcerer both take flight, Former enemies bow to their might, Halls of darkness hold no fear, To the powerful duo coming near, Armies and Kings in battle resign, To the wizard of heroic design, Unopposed by mortal staff or rod, The mage destroys dragon and demi-god, Skies above and ground below, All who live have come to know, Fladnag of the scarlet tower, Controls the age with ultimate power, Fladnag! Fladnag! Beware the violet star, Ere your powers will it come to mar... The sorcerer departs to a different plane, Unearthly power he wishes to claim, Triumphant victory through the portal, Will see Fladnag become immortal, Soldiers and priests together do pray, That evil spirits will he come to slay, Through broken Earth and powerful storm, The battle's fate does the sage inform, The wisest know but refuse to tell, How not gods but sword came to fell, A half-dead Fladnag lurks in his dungeon, Mightier than all but the brave Orion, Orion! Orion! Your allegiance is sworn, Let those who wield you be forewarned, You are wise and strong and forever true, Not to the owner but creator of you. -NAA Consolidated Power mcirino@lehman.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Another times post, another 50 SIL ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hey! Lets all be losers and write "Gimme 50 silver" messages. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The time for revenge will soon be at hand. Beware traitors! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The time is drawing near when a new world order is going to take control, I know who it is and I'm not telling ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The message in the last times that Atlantis City has been overrun, was in error, that was a good joke those people played on everyone. I think they should all be publicly ridiculed. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Mages have been trained the troops are being assembled we should strike out this turn, beware of the Black Berets! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ I am trying to build a longboat into a galleon. Can anyone help me? I have issued the following orders from inside the ship. build galleon <number> I thought about trying this this turn build <number> galleon. If you can help please contact me at ranger@inlink.com Thank you for your help ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Does anyone have gloves of strength for sale? Picks of Mining? Helms? Wands? If so please contact me at srichard@inlink.com we are buying. If you can't deliver we can pick them up. If you have a Mage faction doing production and would like a home with funds for study, contact me also. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ We have the Generals, we have the men. Where should we move next? It really is starting to get crowded around here. I think we shall sail until we find something interesting to play with. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Well we have all heard of the Jaca Assassins Guild, well there is a new Group out there and there will be no defence against them Obs w/helm won't save you. We come for you and there is nothing you can do about it. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ooo ooooo ooooo ooooooooooooo `88. .888' `888' 8' 888 `8 888b d'888 888 888 8 Y88. .P 888 888 888 8 `888' 888 888 888 8 Y 888 .o. 888 .o. 888 .o. o8o o888o Y8P o888o Y8P o888o Y8P The Magic Items Traders (M.I.T.) are proud to announce the opening of his new shop in Atlantis City. Contact "Circulo interno" (843) at javier@nemesis.iic.uam.es ------------------------------------------------------------------------ MIT can offer the following magic items: - Helm of observation (+2 in observation)..................... 200 sil - Gloves of strength (+2 in combat +5 attacks per round)...... 200 sil - Potion of healing (survive one fatal blow in combat)........ 200 sil * - Wand of fire (-2 in enemy attack)........................... 200 sil - Pick of mining (+10 in mining).............................. 200 sil - Enchant wagon (no need horse)............................... 200 sil ** - Portal...................................................... 200 sil * Prize per 10 potion. ** You provide the wagon. Contact "Circulo interno" (843) at javier@nemesis.iic.uam.es ------------------------------------------------------------------------ MIT's stock: - We have selled our stock to a great alliance. Don't worry, we are producing more. Be atento if you want to be the next. Contact "Circulo interno" (843) at javier@nemesis.iic.uam.es ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ooo ooooo ooooo ooooooooooooo `88. .888' `888' 8' 888 `8 888b d'888 888 888 8 Y88. .P 888 888 888 8 `888' 888 888 888 8 Y 888 .o. 888 .o. 888 .o. o8o o888o Y8P o888o Y8P o888o Y8P 4 The Magic Items Traders are proud to announce the opening of his new shop in Atlantis City. Contact "Circulo interno" (843) at javier@nemesis.iic.uam.es ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ooo ooooo ooooo ooooooooooooo `88. .888' `888' 8' 888 `8 888b d'888 888 888 8 Y88. .P 888 888 888 8 `888' 888 888 888 8 Y 888 .o. 888 .o. 888 .o. o8o o888o Y8P o888o Y8P o888o Y8P 5 The Magic Items Traders are proud to announce the opening of his new shop in Atlantis City. Contact "Circulo interno" (843) at javier@nemesis.iic.uam.es ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Question Corner *************** Concerning teaching units. Can you teach another unit up to the level you are currently at or is it to one level below what you currently at. Reply to cjh@ecr.mu.oz.au ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The world is a hostile place with no room for error. I wonder if I made mine by joining in? Or will others make their mistake in interfering with my peaceful life. It seems the level of hostility is dropping. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Does anyone know where I can get the code for the Atlantis enquirer? I would like to add to it the ability to save the whole map as an image format. I would also like to port it to a unix platform (perhaps using Java). If I do use Java, I will post it to the net or add it in my home page. Thanks, Chuck Martin <cbmartin@whale.st.usm.edu> <http://www.communique.net/~cbmartin/> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Does anyone know where I can get the code for the Atlantis enquirer? I would like to add to it the ability to save the whole map as an image format. I would also like to port it to a unix platform (perhaps using Java). If I do use Java, I will post it to the net or add it in my home page. Thanks, Chuck Martin <cbmartin@whale.st.usm.edu> <http://www.communique.net/~cbmartin/> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Is it that time once again? Time to send the mind-alteringly supid article which will be skipped by those with keen intuition... or merely skimmed by anonymous speedreaders with seconds on their hands. "No challenge!" you might say. "So?" I might reply... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ I AM REALLY ANGRY. THE CHURCH OF THE PURPLE SNOWFLAKE KILLED THE BIRDS. They were more peacefully than you can imagine. God damn this faction and all its allies who kill such units. I will repeat it again and again until the world ends or they send me explanation. Sorry to other for that. I speak many times with this alliance called NAA and all time they were speaking about peace and harmony. DO NOT TRUST NAA. THEY ARE LIERS. Many players said that they are good. Are they really? They have not sent a line with explanation. So they only murderers. And I hate them. If only someone clean the Atlantis world from such factions. Kash'd D'g, the local corespondent of Atlantis Times, Crieff ------------------------------------------------------------------------ I wonder how many people write to the Times just for the several silverpieces. And I wonder if anybody read it anymore ... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Un jour, les tundras se dessecheronts et nous auronts des monts Magnifiques a gravir et des lacs surgirons des plaines arides. Ainsi nous construirons un chateau au milieu de ces terres Et nous serons alors les maitres du pays des reves tant attendus. Extrait de l'In Octavo. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Tip of the week: Try to learn to swim. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The taking of Atlantis City ????? I want to watch that, some are taking their dreams for reality !!!!! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ I wonder if people are interested anymore... Atlantis City (-,-), city, 683 peasants (high elves), $3415. ------------------------------------------------------------ Exits: North : Siegen (33,57), city. Northeast : Helvete (3,21), city. Southeast : Jaca (44,29), city. (This exit will change next month) South : Duucshire (38,3), city. Southwest : Bergland (34,55), city. Northwest : Jeormel (92,55), city. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ For failure to respond to messages and for thievery, faction 512, Xylarian Stinkhorns, will cease to exist in two turns. Thieves and assassins will not be tolerated. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The battle started with the Magnifico ordering his men to feint a head on attack. Meanwhile his best trained knights had postitioned themselves in the rear of the enemy. The enemy fell for the feint and the main army attacked from the rear. Arrows and bolts rained into the rear of the forces which were caught completely by surprise. The knights with magic swords and magic gloves carved a path of destruction through the enemy. Before the battle had even started the enemy was routed. Some survived the rout but Magnifico manuvered his forces for another attack. The enemy had manage to find some more troops to shield their mages but again they were surprised and routed, this time some mages lay dead on the field of battle. For the last time Magnifico cornered the retreating enemy and the last 15 men and mages died without being able to land a blow. As the vultures began to circle, Magnifico sadly shook his head at the waste of 600 men. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ A.B.R Offers The A.B.R. Shop (in Arlon) =============== Wagons : 120 Longbow : 50 Crossbow : 50 Herbs : 25 Contact our rep on atlantis@forsyth.demon.co.uk ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Wow!, I just found an unoccupied plain region. There is still territory left to be found. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (In a tattered tent in the plains of Kaddervar) "What are they doing, 3371!" Yelled 1095 in his usual scowl. "I'm not sure, 1095. They seem -" Replied 3371 in an equally irritating snivel. "-You will address me as 'Colonel', 'Sir', or 'Your Magnificence', 3371, i am your superior officer! You may not use the name that the Great Dark One gave me unless i tell you so." Commanded 1095. "Um, yes, sir." Cowered 3371 again as was his norm. "Now! What was it you were saying!" Shouted 1095. "They're doing it again, sir. Two men approach. They bear NAA colors. I think that they still want us to move off of their land." 3371 replied thoughtfully. "Well, block them again. They are peaceful idiots who don't have any knowledge of warfare and conquest. If try to charge past the blockade, just massacre them like last time! . . . Whaddaya want, Glitter Boy!" Shouted 1095. "Sir, it seems that they have been more stern in their communications about Black Company occupation forces leaving their territory." Considered Glitter Boy. "They may try to back it with force this time." "OK. Well, we'll still massacre them. . . But just in case, tell the boys to pillage the plains, anyway. I wouldn't want to end up in the Big Boss's torture chamber if I'm wrong." 1095 grabbed a clay tablet and drew some pictures. "Here! 3371 give these orders to them!" (A few kilometers away) "Well what do you think?" Asked Sebboh. "It seems like the same thing over again. Luckily, i told Wayfarer about it. He said if anything goes wrong, they'll send help." Replied Joe. "Yes, well i have a plan and it involves some finesse since we don't have the advantage of numbers." "Well, don't tell me about it. I rather dislike war stuff. But i know that the only way to get rid of a bully is to give him a bloody nose. Wayfarer said 'Just go and follow Sebboh and you'll be perfectly safe. By the end of next month you'll have enough experience to be a full fledged Park Ranger, then you can do your wildlife surveys.'" (A few kilometers south) "Hey! Hey! Where you going stupid elves and stupid dwarves and stupid humans?" Called out the orc. He pulled out his sword. "We decided to sit this one out," Replied the AeBrey Guardsman. "This is your fight and your fault for being Black Company. We, unlike you, are not trying to start a war here." "No! No!" Replied the orc, shoving his sword in the elf's face. "Yes, yes. We are leaving now. We will not help you despoil these lands either." "No! No!" "Don't you have anything better to say?" "No! No!" "OK. Bye. . . Whoops. I guess we're staying." The elf said as a hundred other orcs surrounded the TA troops. "OK. To you! Now you put these on." The orc sergeant of the Black Company unit ironically named the Peace Keepers handed leg irons to the TA troops. "And help us throw the trash around and kill any horses or peasants you see." (a few hours later, in a valley) "Hey! I told you no come here!" The orc shouted at Joe. "Oh oh, here we go again." Muttered Joe. "Not to worry, son." Sebboh replied. "This is going to settle it once and for all." The orcs began to surround the pair of travellers with unsheathed swords. It was plain to see what was on their mind. "Here we go. . . Run, Joe!" Said Sebboh. "No not that way, run toward them." "Huh?" Replied the confused future Park Ranger. "No time to explain. Full speed ahead." Explained Sebboh as he pulled out a small piece of ear-shaped wood and said, "Now!" Suddenly, the orcs all began warding off something and saying things like "No master please don't kill me. No!" Then fell dead from their worse fears. (Back in the tent) "What is it now, Glitter Boy!" Shouted 1095. "Um sir, the orcs just all died." Replied Glitter Boy. "Well attack whoever killed them!" "But, sir -" "Go! Now! Attack!" 1095 shouted even louder than normal. He went outside to get 3371. Although 3371 was his political inferior and 1095 outranked 3371 because of this, 1095 knew that he was a better military commander. He looked around for 3371. "Hey! 3371, you idiot where are you!" Then he stumbled . . . on a dead body. "Oh, there you are." 1095 said not shouting for once. (On the rolling plains outside) Wayfarer, upon hearing Sebboh's signal, broke into a full run. All of Synergy's forces followed him - well it was just him and Hawkeye, who bore the banner with the swirling blue and green. To the left and slightly behind were most of the Riders' forces. Well, it wasn't an impressive force, but at least they looked well disciplined. "Follow me!" He cried. "Free New Atlantia!" "Free New Atlantia!" They all shouted." The enemy host was forming their masses. But were panicked as they saw the mass of orcs dead from some magic. "Surrender! We've got you surrounded!" Boomed the voice of Lord Frederick of the Riders. (Elsewhere, same field) "Surrounded?" Said 1095. He looked at the small group of warriors approaching from the valley, but there wasn't any force on the opposite side. Well, now that he looked harder, he could see one man there. 1095 pointed to the small force coming down the valley and shouted to his soldiers "Attack them!" Then 1095 ran the opposite way. Of course this had the opposite effect and all of his now ran away also. He brought his commandeered horse to full speed bearing down on the lone man facing him. Before he knew what happened, he was dehorsed. The rest of his men passing him. The lone man was a blur of action - slashing, parrying, dodging, thrusting his sword with the strength of a giant. 1095 got up and ran around the pileup, but came face-to- face with a warrior who he recognized as Synergy's line commander. 1095 lifted his battle axe and took a mighty swing which was neatly deflected. As the but of a sword knocked him unconscious he felt ashamed to be defeated by such a pacifist. (That evening) "Well, 176 - 0 is a good tally, isn't it Mac." "Sure is. And it didn't take very long either. I can go back to my meditations, and you can go back to training those tax collectors, Way." "Did Dawnstar find what she was looking for?" Querried Way. "Sure. As expected. There was a portal. Seems the Black Company was intending to do more than taking just this plains. Sure wish SCIO wouldn't let him loose without a leash." Replied Mac. "Hey Joe. Here's your badge. Now, when you open up the Kaderverr National Monument, don't forget to give us the first tour." ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Merrily we enchant swords, enchant swords, enchant swords... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Ok, I'll stop it now... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Death to all!!! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ WARNING! Anyone allied with the PCP may die at any time. If you value your mages, do *not* ally them with the PCP. A new wave of terror will be sweeping through the PCP lands this Spring, attacking all visible (and many invisible) PCP units, and the PCP and anything allied to them *will* die. It's payback time, you Putrescent, Cowardly, pathetic excuses for "Pirates"! You have been warned. The Watchmen (104) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Here's a new monster for you, The Picts: **Bird Observed group size: As many as they are too many. Number of groups observed in 1 hex: As many as observed too many. Preferred region type: Everyone where they're not wanted. Tactics - no, they welcome people to hate and kill them. Combat = 0 - automatically killed in combat. Stealth = 5 - everybody has to turn around and vomit when they appear. Observation = 3 - pretty good at finding people to irritate. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Now that's what I call a slaughter. Over 500 dead INS guys in the same town. I don't want to clean up the mess. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Slave: Hey, where's that horse you promised me? RufusII: I was hoping it should be here by now. Slave: Don't worry, it's on its way. (I hope) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Ooops! This time I remembered to send in a message, but that means it will be even more boring then last time. Have a nice day (again). ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Want to have a fast car? Want to mine more iron than your neighbour? Feeling weak? Want to play with fire? Want to look farther? Want a portal to travel fast? Do you like potions? Come to the Guild, we are now blessing wagons and swords, creating Picks of Mining Gloves of Strength, Wands of Lightning, Potions of Healing and Portals. For all who need these services or want to receive Magic tuition, make us an offer we can't refuse. We are situated in Atlantis City. Send pigeons to adalen.via@sni.de ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Another week, another 50 silver - what more is there to report to the Times? Perhaps I should talk to the other Tribes to see what news they have.... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Magic school opening "soon" in Lintan! We will offer teaching in most foundations up to level 3 at affordable prices. Spells sold cheap too. Contact Mariam at m93mav@student.tdb.uu.se ------------------------------------------------------------------------ LINTAN LINTAN LINTAN A shop will soon open up in Lintan. You will be able to buy: $750 Plate armour $400 Chain armour $250 Wagons (enchanted if you wish) $150 Swords ( - " - ) $100 Longbows $100 Crossbows $500 Gloves of Strength $500 Helms of Observation $1000 Wands of Fire $1000 Picks of Mining $50 Potions of Healing Mariam's Enchanted Items Trading Company (711) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ It won't be long now until PCP is nothing but a vague memory... Hahahahahahahaaaaaaaa.......... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The folks in the bubble floating in ethereal space (remember them? they haven't appeared in the Times for several years) gazed wistfully upon the lands of Atlantis 2 as it drifted inexorably away from them. "It could have made a good homeland," one sighed. "Perhaps," said a stocky gentleman, apparently their leader, "but we discussed this thoroughly before, so I don't want to hear any second-guessing from anybody - it that clear?" Satisfied with the lack of response from anyone nearby, he continued. "The new world - what we have dubbed Atlantis 3 - is just as attractive as this one, and much of the last is as yet unspoiled, nay, even unseen by mortal eyes. If we intend to build a mighty empire - and we all agreed that was our intention - then we must turn our gaze forward, to the new world!" With that, the leader called up to a technician in the elevated control booth above the observation deck. "LeFevre! I grow weary of gazing into the past. Turn all the viewports to face forward only! If you cannot change them to look forward, then close them completely. The past is behind us; it is time to face our future." "And by the way, when you finish adjusting the viewports, go down to the stockroom and get yourself kitted out. I think you're going to be our first representative in the world of Atlantis 3. Put someone reliable in charge of warming up the transfer portals." ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Je n'ai pas de tactique. Je fais de l'existence et du vide mes tactiques. Je n'ai pas de talent. Je fais de ma vivacite d'esprit mon talent. Je n'ai pas de forteresses. L'esprit immuable est ma forteresse. Je n'ai pas d'epee. De l'etat qui est au-dessus et au-dela, de la pensee, je fais mon epee. Je n'ai pas de strategie. La liberte de tuer et la liberte de rendre la vie - telle est ma strategie. Je n'ai pas d'objectif. L'occasion qui se presente est mon objectif. Je n'ai pas de miracle. La loi seule est mon miracle. NKL ODGE The Bin in the Beam ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The most incomprehensible thing about this world is that it is comprehensible ------------------------------------------------------------------------ J'ai repris la barre moussaillon, tu peux aller dormir tranquille ! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Je ne connais pas le temps pres d'Atlantis, mais ici ca tombe dru. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The olympic games in Atlantis City are officialy sponsored by the Khepera company, the well-known soda producer. An income of millions of silver is expected from this major events!!! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Gee whiz, Ain't there any of those loudmouth tyrants around anymore? ------------------------------------------------------------------------ I'm free! I'm free! I finally found a way off this damned island! A land bridge . . . right here. Don't know why I haven't seen it before. Anyone been to Lurkabo before? Sounds kinda creepy. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ OoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoO o o O THE JOKOMICALAUGHUNNY CHRONICLE O o o OoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoO BYE BYE APRILFLOWER +++++++++++++++++++ The Aprilflower found the same fate as the Januaryflower... Landing in an unknown country, popping up among Prettsterni savages, getting slaughtered... What a pity. It's life. The longboat was #238, if anyone should meet her. COUNTERATTACK IN RETHEL +++++++++++++++++++++++ Prettsterni forces were caught and destroyed while trying to get back in the town of Rethel. We hope these useless deaths will soon stop. But this gave 190 horses to our troops, and the intended jump couldn't stand such a weight... Prettstern gained one month. Just one. A SUCCESSFUL 12-MONTH YEAR ONCE MORE! +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The forgetting of January didn't happen for 5 years. Let's hope this will go on. Or just once every many times, just to remember newbies that this strange phenomenon CAN happen, a proof of the power of God, by Geoff! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Why? ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Who? ------------------------------------------------------------------------ oops..... AGAIN!! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Die...THIS time! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Recently I gained a spell which allows one to cast blessings upon surrounding forests. As I don't have a great need for the spell, it is now available for sale, or for a possible exchange in the walls of Atlantis city. Contact me for details on the spell if interested. jsjrn@acad1.alaska.edu ------------------------------------------------------------------------ THE PRETTSTERN FREE PRESS HEADLINES * As winter drew to a close, major army elements of the Planken Pagans launched an unprovoked assault on the frontiers of the Kingdom of Prettstern in Carnforth. Prettsterni border troops responded swiftly and decisively, turning back the Pagans while inflicting enormous losses. Pagan casualties are estimated to exceed 2000. In the absence of Pagan negotiations, the War Ministry is planning a strong retaliatory counteroffensive. * Lord Liscannor resigned as Foreign Minister, apparently as a result of the activities of the Reservoir Dogs, ostensible vassals of the kingdom whose antics in Orrebygd troubled Liscannor's government. Lord Scheer, a native Mystaran and member of the War Party, was named as successor to the post of Foreign Minister. * Following Scheer's appointment, the king declared the Reservoir Dogs to be in rebellion against the Crown, citing crimes against the Duke of Eskerfan, failure to come to terms with the Picts, who have negotiated in good faith with the kingdom, and failure to come to the aid of royalist forces defending the borders against foreign enemies. The Dogs' lands were declared confiscated to the Crown and all factions under the protection of the Dogs are advised to seek the protection of the Crown. * The townships of Victoria and Rethel fell to treachery as agents from within teleported in hundreds of heavily armed Jokomicalaughunny elite troops which swiftly overcame local peacetime garrisons. Baron Kentara has been granted a marshal's baton and directed to muster an army to oppose the Buffoons. BUSINESS * The merchant house of the Grasping Goldfinger Group collapsed last month as negligence and corruption took its toll, leaving a large production vacuum in eastern and central Dezhou. Miners, quarriers and weaponsmiths are now in high demand in the Dezhou mountains. * The House of Azthar is undertaking negotiations to establish horse training operations in the plains of Orrebygd. Many of Orrebygd's flatlands and marshes remain unexploited. * The harsh winter and the depradations of Jokomicalaughunny raiders and assassins depopulated the Victoria foothills as a local garrisons and workers alike died to the sword or starvation. HIGHEST DEMAND: magic items, swords, bows, buildings MODERATE DEMAND: horses, armor SURPLUS: slaves, land, mercenaries RUMORS * An embassy from the kingdom of the Fire Devils arrived in Kashmar last month bearing gifts from the molten realm beneath the Dezhou mountains. The visit of the diabolical diplomats went regrettably awry when during a tour of the dockyards one of the emissaries accidentally burned his way through the pier he was standing upon, and was subsequently dropped into the Kashmar harbour. The embarrassed fire devil was eventually pulled out of the water only slightly worse for the wear, but steamed fish was prominently featured for dinner at many dockside taverns that night. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Someone named Wayfarer or something writes in the times 63: > "Well, send Joe again. This time, he'll have to just run there. We'll >help him if necessary. It could be that Black Company troops are still >hostile to everyone. In case this is still unresolved, you can draft a >letter challenging whoever the leader of the Black Company is to a one-on- >one duel to the death with me to resolve the matter. If i win, the Black >Company must leave the continent; if he wins . . . well then i'll be dead >and we will be short a tactician and they can keep the hex. Each >combatant can carry a sword or magic sword, plate armor, gloves of >strength, and ride a horse. We'll have to find a nice meadow or something >where nobody else from our factions can interfere." > "Do you actually expect them to do this?" > "Of course I don't expect Black Company to answer this challenge just >because i know that they only pick on weaker foes and leave when they >face an equal opponent. >Besides i suspect that all their leaders, lead >from behind, so he'll not want to send them." I accept your challenge however you have too many conditions lets just make it: 1) only a one man leader unit may be involved. 2) the leader may not be a mage. Contact me at hesiden@stoner.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ How many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Roll Tootsie Pop? The world may never know. I have about 20 level 5 tacticians. How many do I really need? Should I train some more? Good question. What are they good for? Well, I sprinkle them all over the place, so no hex fails to have a solid measure of support. It's not like I rely upon them for the big time, of course. They just discourage petty aggressions. And boy is it fun to beat up on monsters when they show up! I love it, hundreds of com 3 and com 4 men pounding on some tribe of skeletons. For major conflicts, though, add in magic tactical support. And, I like to send a level 5 tactician out on every galleon. Along with level 5 observation, of course. Not that all level 5 tacticians have level 5 observation. Only some do. Usually I need to send a separate observer. Just to keep things honest, and to keep spies away! What the heck, I've talked myself into it. I'll train 10 more. I have 20 extra level 5 observers sitting around, waiting to do something. I'll start training 10 of them in tactics. Just sign me, Big Swingin' Dick ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Why do I get the feeling that nobody wants a balloon... So far only one sad offer of 1000 sil... (sigh) No other offers? (They fly over land, they go fast, I can deliver them to your doorstep) House of Marta, Faction 749. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ season of winter having trained and toiled in the middle of a man-made storm. But as just as one insipid faction name has been replaced by another, this storm would be replaced by one more insidious. A hail of snowflakes would be replaced by a hail of arrows and the flow of rain by the flow of blood. We all wonder, don't we, if this is a pattern to be seen time and again? ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Assasins... Damn them all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And for what??? A few measly little horses... *AGR* $#(*%($_%*($%........ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Up