Subject: Atlantis 2.0: Times 51 From: Geoff Dunbar <atlantis@rahul.net> Date: Tue, 30 Jan 1996 00:00:00 +0000 Atlantis 2.0 Times March, 5 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ admin20@atlantis.prankster.com for problems, info. I'm going to be moving up to Seattle in a few weeks; this is going to throw a crimp in things for a bit. I don't have a schedule yet, but expect Atlantis 2.0 to be down for a week or two. Also, the rahul.net addresses will likely become invalid when I change internet providers; I'll let you know when it happens. Thanks for your patience, Geoff ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Dear Mom: We have just arrived at the IUN Mage School! It was an exciting, yet very brief trip! And now that we are here, the excitement is almost overwhelming... We have never seen so much knowledge concentrated in one place before... Wish us well, we have much to do and learn in the coming days! All Our Love...the kids of Stern ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Many are those who will go one way and many are those who go back. But none of then ever see the pretty city of Ash. All build of wooden ash from ash is shining with shadow brightness. Travellers stand before the gates and cannot let theirs eyes to leave the beauty. And even more inside the city, they block the traffic just to have a possibility to see Dark Tower, Light Cathedral or Sky Heaven. And many visitors paid their lives for it, being killed by cariages. That is the famous Ash. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Why must everyone bar entrance to all the cities? I don't want to have to wipe out some person just because he or she doesn't want to let anyone into the city. I'm in Atlantis City right now, so if I really felt like it I could keep attacking, with whoever it is not really having any chance at retaliation. However, I'm not interested in military conquest, so I'd like it if someone could tell me where I could go safely. Thanks. an210179@anon.penet.fi ; #END ; ; ; --****ATTENTION****--****ATTENTION****--****ATTENTION****--***ATTENTION*** ; Your e-mail reply to this message WILL be *automatically* ANONYMIZED. ; Please, report inappropriate use to abuse@anon.penet.fi ; For information (incl. non-anon reply) write to help@anon.penet.fi ; If you have any problems, address them to admin@anon.penet.fi ------------------------------------------------------------------------ CRIEFF, Atlantis, Tuesday, January 24, Year 5 - The New Atlantis Alliance announces a public electronic mail address through which they can now be contacted over the ubiquitous "Internet." The address, NAA@vico.psych.nyu.edu, will put you in touch with the NAA. Your mail will be forwarded to the appropriate party. If you know the extension you want to reach, please contact them directly, and do not go through this service. Who is the NAA, anyway? Interviews with several of the members revealed a surprising lack of understanding. Typical responses included, "Huh?" "What?" "Who, me?" "I don't understand." "What is the NAA?" "What was the question again?" One member reports that, after fourteen weeks at the game, he has still not successfully submitted a set of orders. Apparently, the member is allowed to remain in the game through the generosity of the gamemaster, Geoff Dunbar, of Atlantis City. "Not all computer users are equally bright, and there's no reason to discriminate against the computer-handicapped," Dunbar said. Such confusion seems endemic to the NAA. One of the war factions reports that he anticipates beginning taxing the hexes he is guarding, "as soon as I figure out the point of it," he said. The trade factions have been trying for several weeks to PRODUCE WEAPONS, but have met with little success. Although many of the magic factions have reached rather high foundation levels, none have researched any spells because, as one member put it, "I do enough research for my classes at school. This game is supposed to be fun, know what I mean?" In spite of the seeming lack of direction, aptitude, and ability, though, all members report a high degree of comraderie and good cheer. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ "I acted alone on God's orders." [Yigal Amir, assassin of Yitzak Rabin, Israeli PM] "I distrust those people who know so well what God wants them to do because I notice it always coincides with their own desires." [Susan B. Anthony] "No, I don't know that Atheists should be considered as citizens, nor should they be considered as patriots. This is one nation under God." [Republican Presidential Nominee George Bush] "I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all." ^^^^^^^^^^^ [Francis Bellamy, 1892] Liberty and justice for all...except atheists...and possibly a few others that worship the wrong god? Jesus, save us from your followers. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Spring is here! Now the forest troops can move. And I just love that enchanted armor spell. ***** 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) and the forests in (5,13), (5,14), (6,13) and (6,14). 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Until word of Presidents return home, G.O.O.D. Ltd is temporarily under new management. Please send all messages to RCC6@Jaguar.uofs.edu ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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. For those who don't believe there is the list of defenders: The Birds (3000), avoiding, behind, 5 high elves, 150 silver. Skills: entertainment 2(90). Unit (6466), avoiding, behind, 29 orcs, 150 silver, Skills: none. Unit (7812), avoiding, behind, leader. Skills: entertainment 2(150). and City Guard (175), on guard, 100 leaders, 100 swords. The list of attackers was about 150 lines. Tell me why they did it. The only solution I see is that they don't like music. 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Crieff (AP) - Negotiations Continue, Hopes are High Another month of successful talks concluded, with the gathered alliances all looking forward to closing the deal. The happenings here would surely have repurcussions throughout Atlantis. The need for an established international body seems clear now, especially in light of recent events and conflicts occuring globally due to a lack of solid information. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Horses for SALE in Anstruther! $180 each OBO. Quantities very limited (you can only nick so many from the Dogs before they catch on), so order now! Contact Renaissance at: vjg@cbnea.att.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------ I love those messages that the PCP has started posting in the Times. It seems that they are including false statements in their articles in an attempt to discredit factions by saying they were joining the PCP. I guess what everyone said about them being well versed in lies and half truths was correct. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Roy rubbed the silver between his fingers, bit it, held it up to the light, sniffed it, listened to it clinking...and sighed. "Fifty more of these would go down nicely..." ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Free, free at last from the confines of Atlantis City!! Ah the country life for me. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ "What do you mean that the clones wheren't there!" "Ummm sir that's what the fronteer guard, or at least what was left of him, told me to tell you." "Go and tell those clones that they will soon be clowns if they don't get there act together!" "Ummm but sir... clowns ...acts...isn't that a bit muddled" "I'LL SHOW YOU MUDDLED, WHERE IS MY MACE!" ------------------------------------------------------------------------ "Brothers" started one "it appears that our" continued another "ally needs us to deal" continued yet another "with a Sphinx." continued and yet another "LAST MONTH!" finished the other "OOOOOPPPPPPSSSSS!!!!!!!" all. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ I AM RALLY SICK OF THE BIRDS ANNOUNCMENT!!! I WILL REPEAT THIS UNTIL THE END OF TIME Some say they WERE good and more peacful than you can imagine. I say they are dead and very annoying. They have been dead so long now that they are spoiled meat in the jungle. Let them go. I don't care who killed them or why; all I care about is never seeing your damn announcment again. STOP POSTING THE SAME THING EVERY WEEK GET SOME ORIGINALITY!!!!!!!!! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Once again, Fighters of Dawn bring thee a message. Heed its words! Rejoice, all ye who have hearts filled with light. But tremble, minions of darkness! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Dave Inci scanned the surrounding area, 'mmm', he thought, 'trees.' He spotted one of his new scouts through the trees. 'What can you see past the trees', he yelled. 'More stupid trees', came the faint reply. 'Right then. Start marching in that direction and don't come back 'till = you find something other than bloody trees. And desert and swamp don't = count either, especially !*#!ing swamp!' Dave pondered his predicament; here he was, greatest living mind in the = world of Atlantis, and he was stuck in the middle of endless trees. 'The only consilation', he murmered aloud, ' is that at least I can = build a nice fire to cook my supper of tree lizard on. And tree lizard = is lot tastier than bloody swamp lizard!'. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Oh! Men at arms!! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Packing their bags, the soliders look mournfully around the beautiful Atlantis City. "It was getting too crowded, anyway" one sad and remorseful commander remarked to his troops. They all stared at the simmering portal that was thier gateway to another place. Inhaling deeply, they started moving slowly to through the portal. "I wonder what will happen next, Commander," muttered one of the High Elves. They walked out of Atlantis City and walked into the world of Atlantis. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ##################################################### ***************************************************** UNITED PORTAL SERVICE Yep - yet another notice for the U.P.S. which will (finally) be ending it's charters this turn and can continue with normal operations. Hopefully, I will have finished all charters by the end of this turn, but don't be dishearted. The UPS is still running, just that I find myself with time on my hands now that I've run out of charters. 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. ***************************************************** ##################################################### +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ##################################################### ***************************************************** UNITED PORTAL SERVICE Yep - yet another notice for the U.P.S. which will (finally) be ending it's charters this turn and can continue with normal operations. Hopefully, I will have finished all charters by the end of this turn, but don't be dishearted. The UPS is still running, just that I find myself with time on my hands now that I've run out of charters. 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. ***************************************************** ##################################################### +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Damm me I try to be back ...well it take time to be ready again...and again... so much time... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Now, my supreme conquest begins! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Why do some people always attack? I think that this week I will whine (ok I'll whine even harder). War factions that attack without talking first are cutting their arms off. I don't care whether they are only trying to tax regions or not. These very powerful factions seem to delight in crushing weaker ones. In some ways atlantis is like the real world. Each of us wants to free ride on mutual defence and thus none is provided. There have been numerous calls for an alliance between non war faction for the eradication of unruly war factions. Of course everyone (not associated with a powerfull war faction) would like to see this happen. No one is, however, prepared to pay for it. No one trusts anyone. lets pull an example from the real world: orange county. This delight full little town voted tax decreases untill the town could nolonger continue to provide the services that are demanded by the residents. In desperation there was some funny business and plink the county was bankrupt. I wonder what the reaction of the local population would have been if the county had simply stopped supplying services? Certainly the insurance companies would not have liked it. I think the thieves would have like it, but what about those people that originally voted for the decreased taxes? What do Orange county residents think taxes are collected? What would they have said when their insurance rates went throught the roof? WHo knows. In Atlantis there is no higher government to bail our finances out. We must decide and make the commitment to pay for our mutual defence. Sure it is expensive, but what is the cost of not doing this? Will any of us survive? At any rate no one should whine about getting killed. We should decide how we wish to live and how we are going to pay for that life style. In the end I bet we do nothing except hope that some one will come and save us. Regards MMB ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The log keeps rolling as I try to cross to safety. The arrows whiz past my head and the swordsmen are chasing me. The NAA will never get me now. I will get away at last from their killing ways and evil betrayals. Do not trust them, remember the Birds: 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 For those who don't believe there is the list of defenders: The Birds (3000), avoiding, behind, 5 high elves, 150 silver. Skills: entertainment 2(90). Unit (6466), avoiding, behind, 29 orcs, 150 silver, Skills: none. Unit (7812), avoiding, behind, leader. Skills: entertainment 2(150). and City Guard (175), on guard, 100 leaders, 100 swords. The list of attackers was about 150 lines. Tell me why they did it. The only solution I see is that they don't like music. 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Watch out for the NAA folks. They only want to take everything from you. You will not be allowed to own or dwell anywhere. They will "pretend" friendship with you and then kill you when they feel the time is right. Be sure not to let them know you have any plans of your own. They do not recognize other's plans. Only theirs are what matter. Yes, they will kill you off. Every last one and every last unit of the faction. But, you can restart and go back after them. Find allies that will help you. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Emissary Fennyr looked around him with satisfaction. His master would be pleased with his work when he returned from the Charnwood and the Underdark. He had gathered together all the wise old hands North of Larkanth City in the Gnoelhaalan Forest, and set them to teaching their youthful counterparts how to go about their business. Production was beginning in earnest on Longbows, and reports from the North-East indicated that the clipper would be finished within 3 months at the latest. That wold please his master's eldest son, Perdiccas, a strong, fierce child who had a strong attraction to the sea and, of course, war. Amyntas' other child was currently staying in Larkanth City, serving King Ralph as a steward as part of his Royal training. His name was Philip, a studious child who did not like the fact that the other Greeks thought the Macedonians barbarians. This was why he studies so hard, though he does not appear to have the same aptitude for war as his brother. Fennyr berated himself. "You really are getting old, fool, musing about your master's sons instead of the task to hand". Indeed he was beginning to feel the weight of his years; but at least he had lived long enough to be of use to his master. Events after this time were a bonus. -- Steve Dillon http://www.unn.ac.uk/~lav6/ stephen.dillon@unn.ac.uk ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Some time ago I saw an URL for a homepage with a list of spells. If someone could give me that adress, I would be very gratefull! pal-arild.woje@bodo.it.telenor.no ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Study study study..........Need lots of sil for bionic research ! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ************************************************************************* 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 giant snake Whales (Ocean) Ice Deviils (Tundra) =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- 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 best against =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Fire Devils prefered region type - Mountain? (+forest) Observed Group size : 5-9 Number of attacks per round - 9 killed all 22 in 1 round Number of Groups observed in 1 hex : 1 ste ? < 3 tac = no =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Polar Bears Observed Group size : 9 Number of Groups observed in 1 hex : 1 prefered region type - Tundra? stealth = yes, < 4 tactics : 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 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Grizzly Bears Prefered Region type: forest obs : ? 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) 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 (Desert?) 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 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 : ? No Stealth No tactics Combat strength: 3 to 5 (probably 3). *Similar to Wildmen? *Similar to Wolves? Prefered region type : forest =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- 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 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arcila magic items Co. ---------------------- I sell 2 Globes of Strengh, 3 Potions of Healing, 2 observation helms and 4 wands of fire. Each one 200 sil. 150 sil if you buy more than one item. Gurus de Shita Please send mails to Eloy.Anguiano@ii.uam.es ------------------------------------------------------------------------ IUN News and Philosophy --- Of late, the E-ways of the world of Atlantis have overflowed with accusations, counter accusations, explanations, and some general whining from the PCP and factions who have battled the PCP. Much of this net traffic accuses the PCP of being scurvy dogs who have no honor and prey upon the weak. (funny... they do call themselves PIRATES) I do not wish to champion the cause of the PCP, but I would note that it has become increasingly difficult for the IUN to always be the nice guys we would like to be. The world of Atlantis is filled with factions who talk a big game, and then beg for mercy when they discover just how difficult it is for one or a few factions to stand against the coordinated efforts of a powerful group. It is not always wise to be let factions freely transit from hostile to neutral status. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Melvin shivered as he stepped through the silvery curtain of energy onto the slightly rolling deck of the beached galleon. Abercrombe was waiting for him, along with the rest of the little invasion force. Little, but sufficient for the job at hand. There was a blue flash behind him, and when Melvin looked there was nothing remaining of the curtain but two upright, intricately carved, wooden rods. A silver-haired elf-maid stood between Melvin and the now-closed portal, carrying a very similar pair of rods. She winked. Melvin suppressed a frown, and turned to survey the city he was about capture. It was prosperous, if a little hot and sandy. The city guards looked like city guards everywhere: clean, efficient, and effective. And not a problem. A centaur war-band was scouting around; they would be eliminated in their turn. He turned his attention back to his men just as a slender man approached and bowed. For a moment Melvin looked puzzled, but then his face lit up with an almost boyish grin. "General! I almost didn't recognize you behind that beard! And your hair -- you're too young for all that grey!" The man straightened and returned Melvin's smile. "Only four years since we were last face-to-face, and already you've forgotten what I look like." He shook his head in mock disbelief. "But unless I'm mistaken," he continued with a twinkle in his eye, "your belt is two sizes larger than it used to be." Melvin harrumphed and patted his belly. "City living's done this to me," he rumbled. "I have it on good authority that walking on paved streets promotes fattening. I've been trying to avoid it as much as possible, and look what still happened!" He rested a hand on his paunch. "I think maybe I'll have them tear up all these cobblestones and build a castle with them." The general's smile diminished, but remained. "Let me get to work, then. I doubt whether the guards will like your plan, and," he paused to poke Melvin's midsection, "you don't need to accumulate any more of _that_." ------------------------------------------------------------------------ We are in the boat cap'tain ! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ When will the end come? Could it be much longer now that I have all 7 area studied to level 5?? ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Windsprite flitted in to the little desert town, suppressing a yawn. All these towns were the same, dance in, drink a few brews, incite a Mutant riot, toss fireballs at the guards. This one seemed *awfully* crowded, though. What was the name? Halkirk? Strange how people would want to live this near the desert. She landed and immediately jammed her toe. "OW!!! Ooooch!" The little sprite hopped around clutching her foot, and none of the dour-faced locals even made a *move* to help! What an unfriendly town. Plus she seemed to have outflown the main guard of Mutants that was escorting her. Oh well, *nothing* seemed to be going right. And it got worse the next day. There were all these nasty grumblings about the PCP, like they were bad guys or something! And suddenly there was a riot starting, and the Mutants weren't even ready! The Windsprite looked hastily around for the nearest Mutant tactician. Shoot. Where *was* that silly fellow? There were so many of them, she'd never had any trouble finding one before! And this horde was starting to look ugly, and all those annoying little flicker-spells going off. Couldn't this rabble afford any REAL spells? Well, she'd just have to lob some fireballs, teach 'em how it's done... Except this nasty lout of a desert nomad seemed to have a knife at her throat. Oh dear. She smiled sweetly, and wondered if he was just after her virtue... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Ohhhhh - zappy-thingie... Ohhhhhwwww Ahhhh I just lluuurrrrvvve these little magic-soaking artefact thingies... Dont you??? Now to find me a recent battle..... Hmmm, Ill probably have to make one.... -the things I do for science... ;) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ....The archeologist scrambled through the rumble and literally fell upon his goal...The Tablet of Enkara, of a realm long lost.. the fabled Atlantis. The message was in an easily decodable script ------------------------------------------------- Ooooohhhh, lots of water.... Water, water, water, water, water, water, water, water, swamp, swamp, swamp, swamp, swamp, swamp, swamp, swamp, swamp, swamp, swamp, swamp, swamp, swamp, swamp, swamp, swamp, swamp, swamp, swamp, swamp, swamp, swamp, swamp, swamp, swamp, swamp, swamp, swamp, swamp, swamp, swamp, water devils??!!?? what are they doing here??? Uh oh... Exit left... swamp, swamp, swamp, swamp, swamp, swamp, swamp, swamp, swamp, Lots and lots and lots of damn swamp!!!!.... Oh, and a single, solitary, lonesome, hex of desert. - Lucky me. Dammit - where are these plains everyone speaks of?!?! Trees!! - what do they look like???! ---------------------------------------------------- Atlantis existed alright and the yuppies are lost..doomed!.. or are they?? ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Toto was using the Atlantis times for his business and brought me this scrap of it. 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 For those who don't believe there is the list of defenders: The Birds (3000), avoiding, behind, 5 high elves, 150 silver. Skills: entertainment 2(90). Unit (6466), avoiding, behind, 29 orcs, 150 silver, Skills: none. Unit (7812), avoiding, behind, leader. Skills: entertainment 2(150). and City Guard (175), on guard, 100 leaders, 100 swords. The list of attackers was about 150 lines. Tell me why they did it. The only solution I see is that they don't like music. 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 Makes you think what kind of evil doers are out there. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *** Let this be a warning to all those who try to steal on Xontormia. *** Bailiff Rob: Order in the court, the court of Xontormia is now in session. Judge Rob: Bailiff call the first case. Bailiff Rob: This vermin called Tobar has been accused of stealing from one of Xontormia's fair citizens. Judge Rob: Tobar how do you plea. Tobar: Guilty, your honor. Judge Rob: Before I pass sentence on you, do you have anything to say in your defense? Tobar: Yes your eminence. I freely admit that I commited a crime, but is was done in ignorance and preempted by need. I plead ignorence because I was unaware at the time of my indiscret act, that the intended victim was a citizen of Xontormia. The light in the cavern was low and my eyesight has never been very good. Consequently, I failed to notice the Xontormia emblem proudly displayed upon his chest. Had I seen the emblem, I would surely have let myself starve before commiting such an act. I plead necessity for without silver to purchase food, my horse and I were likely to perish from lack of nurishment. My master squandered away his inheritance on fast chariots, wine and women. This left his retainers to fend for themselves. Judge Rob: If that is all your have to say for yourself them I shall pass judgement. Executioner, take this fool and his mangy horse to the gallows. They are to be hung at noon. Executioner Rob: It will be my pleasure. Tobar: NOooo! I beg mercy from the court. Hang me for I am surely guilty, but for the love of Geoff, not my horse! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The times, they are a changing.... Well, hopefully anyway. People are begining to object to the repitition. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The priest knelt down in the clearing. A sense of goodness and well being flowed over him. This was the place. The place he had dreamed of. This was where he would found his temple. He would bring peace and joy back into the world. A hand touched him on the shoulder. 'Afternoon Guvnor, let me introduce myself - Brother Honest John of Honest John Religious Furnishings Inc.' 'Now I see this as fate, here you are about to tend to the spiritual needs of all the people in this area but will you have time for business matters ? Of course not ! Just leave things to me ! oh yes !!' The priest watched as Honest John skipped happily back into the forest, he could hear him mutter 'Holy water sales', 'Religious Relics' 'Shrouds' as he disappeared. The feeling of goodness had suddenly left the forest. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ All systems go! Spring is here (or rather will be here this turn)! Everyone watch out! The Searcher ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Rikard looked at the pod of Killer Whales off in the distance. This was good news and bad news. First, he knew that Killer Whales inhabited areas near the coast, which meant that he was near the coastal areas leading up the Kashmar River. The bad news was that Killer Whales have been known to attack boats, ramming larger ships, and simply overturning small open boats like the one he was sailing. A little evasive sailing and he should be able to avoid them...but he would have to make the Kashmar River under sail, with no oars to assist, since rowing would attract the attention of the pod. Then again, just making it to the river did not mean he was safe, since the Orcas have been known to swim far up river. He would just have to be careful. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Four more turns til I set sail!! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Order of the Patristics: A group of weathered old men from the first centruies AD. Iranaeus--recapitulation Athanasius--champion over the Arian heresy Polycarp--martyr...only after surviving being burned at the stake, then stabbed in the side (from which ascended a dove!) Origen--right/left wing Origenism. (Later accused of Gnostic heresy) Tertullian--man of law who said we are totally depraved. (But he too turned to a heresy--> Montanism!) These men helped to create the Orthodox church (well, before they became heretics or were killed.) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ So, I turned one more page of the book of prophecies... Victory is written in ten dialects in the caverns of the desert, middleway between the good and the bad. Sometime soon the desert dust will glitter as magic gold under the horses of the brave warriors of freedom. _Peace to you all! Will the revered peacemaker yell as the troops go for the definitive moment. No tricks, no lies, just the might of the soul made the brave men prevail over these rich lands. So be it. In the corners of the world prosperity at last. The city will be free when the Great Eagle find its nest. The Northern winds bring brisk air, the winter in not far and men of wisdom should know that this is the time of joy. Next page has grapes and eggplants drawn carefully all over the borders... Vostradeis is THE prophet! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ And now, the game is truly afoot (or ahand, or anose, or whatever). In just two more turns (if I don't get totally wiped out before then...) I'll have me my full blown trade operation, with more income from trade than I was making taxing 3 regions, and locations across the cylinder (or at least far enough apart that I won't be wiped out all at one time!) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Atlantis City soon will fall. Stay tuned for more... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ I hear about the birds and the naa. Just what is the deal that the birds keep putting the same thing in the times. The naa must really have stuck it to them for no reason. Well, some allinaces are like that. They will go out and take and kill everyone there is and they feel it is ok because they are bigger and stonger and better organized. The real world is like that too. We don't have to like what they do, and can go back and get even with them though. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ You should not whine and complain about the dirty deals the world gives you without taking some action to ready the wrongs. Organize and get others to help you and go back after the dirty dealers. Go back and get the evil scum that killed your units and factions off without any reason. They are evil and need to be scoured from the face of Atlantis. GEt others to help you and don't get discourged. Keep at it and go get them. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Yes, things are going good now. Got a few spells down pat and can produce some items. Not to get up a few levels on the spell ladder. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ My mage is now in the air floating around in a ballloon. He can help out in this situattion too. blow wind blow!! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Lords and Ladies were right to not be concerned. The battle went well. Only one of then had been unfortuant enough to get himself killed. Well they had not liked him very well anyway. He did not join in their blindman's bluff games enough. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Now where did that elf go? Do you suppose he went out to the exit the NAA warded us about? Talk about greedy, claim cities that are exits of AC. We all know how evil they are, now we know they are greedy also. I guess the two go hand in hand. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Woe is me. I am a poor war/trade faction with only my 4 hexes. now a big BIG war faction wants to take them away from me. Why did I ever stay war/trade anyway? ------------------------------------------------------------------------ I made into the deeper part of the shaft. Yes, there are darkmen here and they have another mine of mithril for me to get to. I shall recruit them to help mine the prescious stuff and convert it into swords of the finest quality. Soon I shall have a whold army with the best swords possible. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The crows nibble away at the bones in the last battlefield. Many troops on both sides were lost. We can no longer say we have not engaged in war. But they started it first!! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Big Jim looked over the daily reports. There was little good news. Jaca was threatened, WindSprite had not been heard from for over a month and presumed dead, chaos reign supreme here, disaster there. He frowned. The only good news was on his front. He had successfully bluffed a far superior enemy from attacking him through his bold action. His counter-espionage network had bagged 2 spies and the reinforcements were flowing in quickly. Soon, he'd be strong enough to attack once and for all... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Rain Rain go away Come again in another 3 turns :( ------------------------------------------------------------------------ I tell you those spiders really put a crimp in things when you are ready to take over a town. All those troops gone for nothing. This is going to be slower than I thoubht. See the battle I had: Attackers: Giant Spiders (12573), 50 giant spiders. Living Tree (6384), living tree. Defenders: Unit (14697), 10 tribal elves, combat 1. Unit (14698), 2 leaders, combat 1. Unit (14699), 10 tribal elves. Unit (14700), leader, tactics 1. Unit (14263), 10 tribesmen, combat 1. Teacher (14145), leader, combat 1. Unit (14166), 3 tribesmen. Unit (11892), tribesman, combat 1. Unit (14264), tribal elf, combat 1. Unit (14702), 8 tribal elves, combat 1. Unit (8275), 2 nomads, horse, combat 1. Round 1: Giant Spiders (12573) loses 0. Unit (14697) loses 49 Unit (14697) is routed! Total Casualties: Unit (14697) loses 49. Giant Spiders (12573) loses 0. Spoils: 505 silver. Looks like one of them has Tac 1 but not higher. I did not go first neither did they. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ For Sale: RoR rubble. Get your broken brick, your trashed tile, or other fine items while supplies last! Hurry, there's not much left! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ She invited him to sit besides her on the bedside. There was no other place to sit and Knowleswright was glad to be closer to her. He could hardly believe that he was inside her bedroom tent and besides her on he bed. It was a large bed with large and small pillows scattered here and there. There were silken sheets and a large fur covering that was warm but not heavy. His hands slide across the fur with a sleek feeling that only enchanced his feelings. She reclined back onto some pillows and asked him to tell her more about himself. She was genuinely interested in him. So he began to tell her things he had revealed to no one and she open her memories to him also. Gradually they drew closer as the sharing of feeling and memories calmed, relaxed and aroused them with each other. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Shiva's magic shop has relocated to Binhai. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ A.B.R Offers The A.B.R. Shop (in Arlon) =============== Wagons : 120 Longbow : 50 Crossbow : 50 Herbs : 25 Magic Wagons : POA Contact our rep on atlantis@forsyth.demon.co.uk ------------------------------------------------------------------------ It's very cold up here now. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Any new spells around? ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Restarting factions that are interested in becoming Magic, Trade/Magic or War/Magic please contact me. Lord of Helvete stu3@ergasya.tuc.gr ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 are proud to announce the opening of his new shop in Atlantis City. We 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 are proud to announce the opening of his new shop in Atlantis City. We 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 are proud to announce the opening of his new shop in Atlantis City. We 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 are proud to announce the opening of his new shop in Atlantis City. We 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 are proud to announce the opening of his new shop in Atlantis City. We 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hand of Darkness please contact me for business matters. I'm also interested in buying magical items in Abernethy region. Mail me at stu7@ergasya.tuc.gr ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Agh! I'll get back to the murderers! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Juggler's Gone! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ I hate this castle! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ To those who are interested, my dispute with faction (419) has been resolved. He has agreed to respect my prior claim to wood production in the disputed hexes in eastern Dezhou. Dendarin's Generic Manufacturing Co. (317) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ I'm interested in buying magical items from all around Atlantis. I have a portal for transfers. I'll pay good $. Also I sponsor magic factions, anyone interested contact me The working faction 181 andrew@hra.ergasya.tuc.gr ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1 and 1 is 2. 2 and 2 is 4. Damn hard this, going back to school after so long. Ah well, its all for the best I'm assured. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Dean, We are on our way. ETA 4 turns, weather allowing. Tell us where you want us. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Now the final preparation were underway I wonder what might happen next turn ? ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Well we all have too die eventually you know. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ We are within a few months of having no combats on the Nairn continent. The last of the bandit kingdoms is set to fall along with Licata. Even the beasts have left the continent to peace. Meanwhile the IUN spreads to the nearby lands restoring order and economic promise. Year 5 bodes well for the southern hemisphere. The tropics are now within reach as well. The dominance of the nothern alliances is fading. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The expansion of our armies continues apace. The time will be soon to involve them in battle. Where best to do this? Someone will soon know. Swat ------------------------------------------------------------------------ STOP THE BARKING! First of all, let my say this; I don't think everybody have to learn english, and they certainly don't have to have a perfect grammar. However, if you don't speak english it seems strange to participate in a game where that is the language. Does anyone know what language the Preservative Dogs speak? As they don't react to plain english, we'll have to try something different. (Or was it that I used words with multiple syllables in them?) If real dogs weren't any more communicative and intelligent than the Preservative Dogs, they wouldn't be very popular either. In fact, they'd be close to extinct. I think the PD will be too, soon. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Okay, maybe, *maybe*, I'll be through all the junk in my box by next week, and then some real articles will return. Right now, I'm *still* recovering from the vacation/blizzard. [This gimmesilveroid brought to you by the Church of the Purple Snowflake (72) --landt@acf4.nyu.edu] ------------------------------------------------------------------------ well another week another times article just a suggestion how about someones creates a mail site for advertising within atlantis so one deson't have to read advertisments unless one wants to maybe one for magic and one for all else? respond to this idea in other news my faction went better when i was away then when i was there,such is life expansion continues so soon i be able to join battles taking place around the globe now back to tactics training level 0 general clusters book of tactics-now only $49.95 plus $3.95 postage and handling level 1 lord nelson school of sea tactics-$200 plus this nice engraved diploma-enrol now out of matter of interest could you create magic mithril sword to get +6 sword. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Rapolo turned and saw the mountains receding over the waves in the distance. His sailor's training had not prepared him for this strange event. He had sailed over a mountain. At least now he had the respect of his crew. Once they were mutinous, maybe now he could help them develop a taste for fish. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Well people, Have you guys stopped giving out your military achievements in the times these days. I am waiting for someone to publically say what is happening in Jaca, which from rumours I hear seems to be a little bit of a hotspot. Ross. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ hello........ help the CPAs are attacking the IRSs. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ We are pleased to announce the creation of a new HighTech company called "Khepera Company". ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Phew... order writing is HEAVY. It's taken me 3'50" to write out the last set, and it's totalled over 15K. And some war factions think they have a hard time... -sigh- (...and suddenly a bag of coins fell beside him.) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Crazy Colleges Arcila - OBSERVATION 2 MINING 1 WEAPONSMITH 1 Bergland - COMBAT 1 LONGBOW 1 Elgomaar - COMBAT 1 CROSSBOW 1 66 Crazy Librarians myskar@risc.upol.cz ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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, (all foundations to level 1, Construct, Energy and Nature level 3), make us an offer we can't refuse. We are situated in Atlantis City. Send pigeons to adalen.via@sni.de ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Elmer sat reading the poetry of Myna Loy. When heartbroken, he often found solace there. Once again he had confirmed the ancient Vulcan aphorism: "In time you may find that having is not so good a thing as wanting. It is not logical. But it is often true." ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Zarya guilde will never fall. We stay here for ever.... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ I propose that the level 3 stonemasons (BUI 3) should be able to build a road through the swamps or the forests or what have you. To bring movement up to plains/desert levels. Weather still halves movement. It would make being a hill dwarf worth while... And nowadays who cares about the dingdong sailing rules? Portals, my boy, portals, the wave of the future, there's where to put yer money, son... Enslave a few bus driver mages and scatter the land with portals. Of course, there'd still be islands we'd never see without ships, but it's a small price to pay so far. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Another turn, another roll of the dice. Will the PCP leave willingly or should we hunt them down like rabid dogs? There are those that think us MAD for simply trying, but it is the only thing we can do. Thor Christensen Houston, TX. USA ThorC@UH.EDU ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Advance Sale Notice. Rubble from Jaca, the once PCP stronghold. Put in your order today while prices are low. Once the city falls, prices will rise... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ We offer teaching of stealth at level 1 in Linton Faction 1080 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ =#=#=#=#=#=#=#=#=#=#=#=#=#=#=#=# -'-`-,{@ Alliances and from what I hear allegiances are shifting all over. What sort of a game will it be if we all ally with one another? @};-'-,- #=#=#=#=#=#=#=#=#=#=#=#=#=#=#= ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Camera Never Lies... __ {_}]_____,,,, (--- __ _ [_]|/ | //--\\= _ |/ ______________ | || |= (_) / / WildStorm \<<>-\\__//=____> / can't cut it-- \__/| | the Mutants sent --/ | a boy to do a | \ man's job. / \______________/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Defeat in battle is just an excuse to negotiate a treaty. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Adding flavor to terrain rules. In real world situations, the defense always has a tactical advantage in the sense that military planners must plan for a 2:1 ratio for attackers:defenders especially when fighting in restrictive terrain such as forest or mountain. I would like to suggest that the combat rules be modified such that defenders in forest, mountain, or jungle as well as cities and towns be modified by +1 to the defensive value (COM, LBO, XBO; none for offensive value). Swamp would be +0 defense except in the winter (when it freezes) and +2 in the spring (thoroughly muddy) and +1 in the summer and fall; tundra would be +1 defense except in the summer (when it is like plains). Furthermore, certain races have become familiar with their home turf. Thus, they know how to move and fight better in certain terrains. I would suggest that: Race Oce Pla For Mou Swa Jun Des Tun Und Leader +0 +0 +0 +0 +0 +0 +0 +0 +0 Viking +1 +0 +0 +0 +0 -1 -1 +0 +0 Barbari +0 -1 +1 +0 -1 +0 +0 +0 +0 Plainsm +0 +1 +0 +0 -1 +0 +0 -1 +0 Eskimos +0 +0 -1 +0 +0 -1 +0 +1 +0 Nomads +0 +1 +0 -1 +0 -1 +0 +0 +0 Tribesm +0 -1 +0 +0 +0 +1 +0 -1 +0 Darkmen +0 +0 +0 +0 +0 +0 +0 +0 +0 Wood El +0 +0 +1 -1 +0 +1 -1 -1 +0 Sea Elv +1 +0 +0 -1 +0 +0 +0 -1 +0 High El +0 +1 +0 +0 -1 -1 +0 +0 +0 Tribal -1 -1 +0 +0 +1 +1 -1 +0 +0 Ice Dwa -1 +0 +0 +0 +0 +0 -1 +1 +0 Hill Dw +0 +0 -1 +1 +0 -1 +0 +0 +0 Under D -1 +0 +0 +0 +0 +0 +0 +0 +1 Desert +0 +0 +0 +0 -1 +0 +1 -1 +0 Orcs -1 +0 -1 +1 +0 -1 -1 -1 +1 Any +1 would be a +1 bonus to the defensive COM, LBO, XBO. Any -1 would be a -1 penalty to the offensive COM. In this scheme, 10 eskimos, who are COM1 but know how to hide and survive in tundra during winter as well as the preparation of temporary snow buildings, would be able to defend against 10 orcs, who are COM4 and knew it was going to be cold here but forgot about wind chill. Of course, the eskimos would still be very poor at attacking the orcs. [OLD RULES eskimos attack orcs: COM1 vs COM5; orcs attack eskimos: COM4 vs COM1; SUGGESTED RULES eskimos attack orcs: COM1 vs COM5; orcs attack eskimos: COM3 vs COM3]. In another scenario, hill dwarves in the mountains would no longer be easily perforated by arrows fired by elvish archers because they can hide behind rocks. [OLD RULES elvish archers shooting at dwarves: LBO3 vs def2; SUGGESTED RULES elvish archers shooting at dwarves: LBO3 vs def4] CONs: 1) makes offenses weaker and defenses stronger, and, thus, the game slower paced PROs: 1) more realistic 2) more variation (thus more strategies) 3) attacks require more coordination and more cooperation between various types of factions Thoughts? Comments? ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ********************************************************************* ******************* THE NEGENTROPS ******************** ********************************************************************* Information is our lord, Truth is our law ***************************************** bessiere@imag.fr **************** Sorry, due to events that we did not controlled we had to stop our activity in Sinan. You will soon hear more from the Negentrops!!!! ********************************************************************* ******************* THE NEGENTROPS ******************** ********************************************************************* ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Kill all IUN scum!!!!!! The fleet will soon arrive....... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Great strides are being made in our new Tower of Knowledge, as we call it, and the lectures are particularly well attended. Strangely, passers by stop and snicker at our lovely home - some kind of local joke I think. Maybe it's those last touches put on by the architect right before he skipped town - a rounded, mushroom like cap to the building with a fountain periodically spraying water out the top. Of course, it could be the name - brilliant as we are, none of us inside have bothered to look in a dictionary to see exactly what a "phallus" is, but I'm sure it's some local word representing dignity and wisdom... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ LARKANTH LARKANTH LARKANTH Due to factionocide I wasn't and will not be able to hold any more classes in magic foundations. I happen to be a real life friend of Mariam and Per (of Mariam's Enchanted Items Trading Company and House Ghurrgghh) and King Ralph held me(?!) responsible for their actions in Lintan two turns ago. So on PCP request Ralph killed every unit I had with no prior warning. Oh yes, Ralph is PCP if you didn't know it already. The Times articles some turns ago in which he implied that he had left PCP and <blah> <blah> was just smoke. Thanks to TBG Ralph I now have a cause when I restart. Fight the PCP and especially Ralphs TBG units. I'll be back!!! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Well, from the overwhelming response to our previous ad in the Times for a new magic faction, I can only conclude the following: a) nobody reads the times seriously b) unallied magic factions do not exist c) no magic faction was interested in our offer d) many magic factions were interested in our offer, but were trapped under something heavy and could not respond. Rather than repeat the message like a parrot on crack, we'll just sum it up this way: We're a growing alliance. We'll teach you magic for free, plus give you the funds to study. We'll be really cool pals, and even offer you the heads of our enemies and undreamed of wealth and territory. Our principal secretary in the mage pool can suck a tennis ball through a rubber hose. We are lighter than air, faster than light, and we mix a mean orcish rum and pork rind punch. Previosly we've stormed the Bastille, painted the Mona Lisa, and written new code for the game that will garuntee our ultimate victory. Oh, and we support the new increase in the minimum wage, so your mindless workers won't have to get divorced and go on welfare to support their teeming hordes of children. Questions? Contact Mr. Lunchnick. He's a really nice guy, and we've got the legal precedents to prove it... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Pretty sorry visitors, they were. Didn't even last a turn. <tsk, tsk> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ I'm deep in a forest now. Travelling seems hard, all this muddy underground. Wonder where this trip will end........ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ OoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoO o o O THE JOKOMICALAUGHUNNY CHRONICLE O o o OoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoO GOOD NEWS +++++++++ No war this month BAD NEWS ++++++++ No time for the Times this month ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The PCP is on the run in the Jaca area as units of the RoR, GA and MAD chase them across Lynton. MAD forces advanced from Alfaro and met little resistance as the PCP make their MAD dash for Jaca. Where are the forces of the PCP? Once upon a time they were said to number in the tens of thousands. I think that they have lost some of their former glory to the swords of the MADmen. How can they hope to survive with all of the free factions of Atlantis turning against them? They can't. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **************************************************************** My travel took me and my friends to the tiny village of Kamdran. The inn was full of hunched over travelers seeking shelter for the night. As we sat in a unoccupied table we noticed a rowdy crowd in one corner, most likely the locals, harrassing a young barmaid. "Ye gads wench!! Werz me ale!", bellowed a large unwashed man ( possibly the leader of the group ) " Hurry your arse up or I'll take me money back as I feel fit!!" The other men around him cajoled him on, "Give 'er what for, Basone!!" The rest of the patrons stared into their ales, untouched by the girls plight. The barkeep gave our group a worried look, almost pleading us to take action... I stand up and made some steps toward Basone's table. "Seems to me that you guys have had enough ale, tonight. Don't you think it's time to go to sleep ?" And with the little help of my spell, Basone suddenly fell asleep, his face down into his mashed potatoes plate in a noisy splash. "Hmm, I was right, I said. You guys are tired. You'd better bring your friend to your bedroom". Extract of The Adventure of Folrin, in the plains of Skottskog. **************************************************************** ------------------------------------------------------------------------ CRIEFF, Atlantis, Tuesday, January 24, Year 5 - The New Atlantis Alliance announces a public electronic mail address through which they can now be contacted over the ubiquitous "Internet." The address, NAA@vico.psych.nyu.edu, will put you in touch with the NAA. Your mail will be forwarded to the appropriate party. If you know the extension you want to reach, please contact them directly, and do not go through this service. Who is the NAA, anyway? Interviews with several of the members revealed a surprising lack of understanding. Typical responses included, "Huh?" "What?" "Who, me?" "I don't understand." "What is the NAA?" "What was the question again?" One member reports that, after fourteen weeks at the game, he has still not successfully submitted a set of orders. Apparently, the member is allowed to remain in the game through the generosity of the gamemaster, Geoff Dunbar, of Atlantis City. "Not all computer users are equally bright, and there's no reason to discriminate against the computer-handicapped," Dunbar said. Such confusion seems endemic to the NAA. One of the war factions reports that he anticipates beginning taxing the hexes he is guarding, "as soon as I figure out the point of it," he said. The trade factions have been trying for several weeks to PRODUCE WEAPONS, but have met with little success. Although many of the magic factions have reached rather high foundation levels, none have researched any spells because, as one member put it, "I do enough research for my classes at school. This game is supposed to be fun, know what I mean?" In spite of the seeming lack of direction, aptitude, and ability, though, all members report a high degree of comraderie and good cheer. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Reaper is a pansy - SCIO ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The War crimes tribunal will soon begin to meet. All of those who have given aid and comfort to the PCP in the Jaca region will be judged and sentenced accordingly. If you feel you have business before the council please contact you nearest M.A.D. representative. Leniency will be given to those who begin cooperation now. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Nossa que bistera que da aqui ------------------------------------------------------------------------ What is there left to do when you're a war faction with 100+ hexes, are pretty much able to destroy anyone who opposes you in your local neighborhood, and have more money than you know what to do with? When you get to be this strong, life starts to get boring. What purpose conquest when you cannot tax your new acquisitions? We've tried setting up allied factions as local barons and such, but not enough factions seem to be interested in getting a land grant and becoming local nobility. What is left in life? There must be something to stave off boredom..... Announcing: The Prettstern Wondrous Stories Competition! Competitors should come to Prettstern (0,20) in person and give His Majesty, Karl I (1342) one Wondrous Item, by January of Year 6. This Wondrous Item may be any normal game item in Atlantis. At the same time, the contestant must publish in the Times a Wondrous Story relating to the item that he has given the King. In January 6, the contestant with the Best Story will win: 10,000 SILVER !! CASH ! plus other gifts and prizes, to include but not limited to, a magic sword of sharpness, a suit of finely crafted plate armor, a beautiful slave supremely trained in the arts of giving pleasure, and a swift Karothean-bred black stallion that would make the heart of a desert nomad sing. Contestants are encouraged to relate the story of their journey to Prettstern in the Times as well, which may affect the overall judgement of Best Story. (Anything to stop the "Gimme 50 silver!") This is not a hoax! I am actually bored enough and rich enough to do this, and will carry through on it unless someone manages to somehow knock me out of the game by January 6. For additional details, contact yaj@cc.gatech.edu. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ sorry about the short blurb, more of my saga next turn ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Calculations were made. Winter was almost upon them. Just a small amount of time to do the last of the nessersary travelling before the roads became unpassable again. The year had just gone so fast! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ "THIS IS THE VOICE OF RADIO FREE CREMONA" The chair is against the wall. The chair is against the wall. John has a long mustache. John has a long mustache. "THANK YOU AND GOODNIGHT" ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hideously deformed, hideously deformed -I was wondering what smelled so bad. The Golden Stain's festering cranial cavity, that region once inhabited by integrity and intellect, could not be the sole source of this offense. Ah, but the fine bouquet of the antsy one's petards -there's an explanation. I understand now, Saturn, the cause of his indigestion and jaundice. Could the Patina be more simple? Anti-A ------------------------------------------------------------------------ "How", my friend asked, "does submitting an article to times get you money?" "Why, it's quite simple", I replied, demonstrating the technique by submitting my own Times article, "you simply send in some drivel using this format, and you get a $50 reward!". "Of course, the good denizens of Atlantis prefere that you write something informative, or amusing, or at least novel, but it really doesn't matter". "The $50 reward is simply to encourage a little roleplaying, and generally, 'a little roleplaying' is what we get. Occasionaly some one will write a truly hilarious Times article lampooning another faction, or give an update on what their faction is up to, or put up 'wanted' or 'for sale' notices." "Misinformation is always a fine way to go...; and if you like you can just be plain old surreal; you know what Zippy says..." "And of course there are those who write some travellog for one of their 'characters', or simply indulge their taste for bad poetry, but it's really entirely up to you", I said, hoping that my friend would have the inspiration to write something that was at least amusing. However, with only some 40 minutes until orders were due, it would be tough. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Crassssssshhhhhhh, whooooooosshshhhhhhhh Crasssssshhhhhhhh, swooooooooooosshshshshhhh CRRRAAassssssssshhhh, swooooooshhhhhhhh [ the sound of the Roman Republic melting away like a sandcastle on the beach ] ------------------------------------------------------------------------ As new supplies were about to arrive, Valga was a hive of activity. In Lord Ershwin's absence, Muse had taken charge of co-ordinating affairs. Despite the chaos, everything seemed under control and to schedule. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Do your best fourses. Soon you will be the twoses, then the oneses, then the nithlings that you aspire to and act as now. Of course, the rumor now is that you are the twoses, and only because Lord Erswin the Vomitous has much free time. Again, I say, eat my shorts! Mr. Bedlam P.S. If this made any sense, please mail rickb@bcubed.lansnet.com, as it made no sense to me. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Anyone got a sword I can borrow? I've got this crazy pirate chewing on my leg . . . . . . ------------------------------------------------------------------------ PCP: Bzzt! Can't catch me! Hell, you can't even see me! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ [!Magic !Transport] Gatemasters to the World. Clan Kikriki is entering the long-distance transportation business. We will pick up and deliver goods between portals. We engage in long-distance trade arbitrage. Got extra goods you can't sell at the local markets because there's too much supply? Contact us. We'll buy it off of you and arrange to come pick it up. Then we'll take it to where it can be sold. This can be done on an outright sale or profit-sharing basis. Terms negotiable. We are also very interested in large scale magic item contracts. Both for sources of items and for potential purchasers. Focus on what you're best at, production of trade or magical goods. We specialize in transportation services, and can make it easier for you to sell your goods. Need a large supply of something? Contact us. We have a list of potential suppliers. For a small percentage of the deal, we'll handle the transport from them to you. The Factoring Clan, Clan Kikriki (573) My email is teporarily down, will post address in next week's Times ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Oh goody, the end is near. At least this 50 sil will help stave off starvation. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Up