Atlantis 2.0: Times 43 From: Geoff Dunbar <atlantis@rahul.net> Date: Thu, 30 Nov 1995 00:00:00 +0000 Atlantis 2.0 Times July, 4 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ admin20@atlantis.rahul.net for problems, info. Ok folks, here's the latest and greatest on Atlantis 3.0. Work continues, at a somewhat less feverish pace, as my wife decided she didn't want a husband who was attached by his fingertips to a computer. But, I remain optimistic about getting it going towards the end of January (don't be too surprised if it slips just a bit; i'm warning you now.) Also, I'm not yet ready to accept payment. Don't worry, I'll make sure to give plenty of time for that before the first turn. Also, I'll try to get some preliminary rules and sample turns up on the web site soon, at http://www.rahul.net/atlantis. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ You know, I just realized I have over 500 com trained men. Yeah, I know that proably dosn't put me in the same league as, say, The Kingdom of Prettson or someone like that, but I think I've done fairly well for a guy with a faction number in the 900s. And in case you're wondering, I bought all the men myself. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ As Robert lay in the cave looking around and contemplating his situation, he felt himself possessed by a great hunger. For some reason his friend Howling Wolf looked appealing, a fact that terrified him and he looked away. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Janice paused in her work to kiss again the bloody pawprint - Hoag's signature on the pre-nuptial agreement. She approved of him using another of his ancient names here...Vox was *far* too Roman-sounding for her liking. The conditions were more generous than she had hoped for too..but that fool Derok had argued she should not agree to clause nine and had finally fled to another faction when told she had already signed. Perhaps he was worried that Hoag insisted her mages ".. shall become enunchs within seven (7) days of the signing of this agreement." The others had screamed some but had not complained much later. It was so kinder not to warn them beforehand..they would have only worried... Janice returned to her work..there were the invitations to write & a few subtle hints to drop about wedding presents - not to mention the wedding feast to plan - would she serve Hochwandererblutwine `04 or Vin Salle d'Sicman `05 with the entree? Only time would tell... Janice soon retired for the night. It was a night of dreams...She dreamt of great claws caressing her body and arms of hugh strength holding her close...she awoke with the dawn remembering vivid dreams of wildly passionate breeding. "Or was it a dream?" she thought, noticing her shredded nightclothes... Janice of the Red Menace. faction 1044. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Ya toy aqui, he vuelto de una dimension paralela y ahora voy a conquistar Atalnatis, digo Atlantis. El Merucu Xusticieru(1065) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Desert? Desert!!! Who ever heard of a desert island?!?!!! What kind of a world is this? I sail the oceans in search of treasure and gold, and all I find is stinkin' nomads! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hoag the Beastlord shook his huge, beetle-browed head slowly from side to side, glaring at the war report. He growled, a peculiar alien-like menacing sound. "Was it only a dream? I was *certain* the Roman dogs attacked themselves in a mirror of conjured magic, slicing themselves into bloody ribbons. Yet now it appears they survived. The fates are fickle indeed, to have removed me from assisting in their slaughter, while leaving them unscathed." Hoag fumed, and the room smelled of brimstone and acid. "But no matter. More Romans to die on our cutlass points. Including, of course, the fools that chose to land on our homeland. It is time to dispense with these tiresome dogs. There are other, more competent warlords to be dealt with, foes worthy of the Pirate's attention." Hoag smiled, relaxing. "And then...my own plans." Rows of razor-sharp teeth shone from armored lips, skinned back in a fiendish grin. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Attention Monzon Area Residents: We have many magic items for sale to include: Gloves of Strength Wands of Fire Helms of Observation Potions of Healing Picks of Mining Wagon Enchantments Please email mfuller@gps.northrop.com if interested. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Global Trading Company has cleared its inventory and has now decided to trade in the Magic goods. Our warehouses are now stocked. We are located in Monzon City for immediate transactions. We can supply most all magic items at present and perform many services. We also still train the liberal arts as well. Contact wbible@cad.northrop.com for further inquiries. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ************************************************************************* 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 ************************************************************************* The obs of most creatures and guards has not yet been determined: Please send info. If your avoiding units were brought into a fight, this means that the creature has obs > your stealth for those units. i.e. if a avoiding unit has no stealth and is drawn into a fight (though not attacked directly) then the creature has at least obs 1. ================ 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 ** =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- ** Giant Rattlesnake (490), giant snake Tribe of Centaurs (8970), 13 centaurs attacked in a group with wolves at least 1 of them has tactics, =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Fire Devils prefered region type - Mountain? Observed Group size : 5 Number of Groups observed in 1 hex : 1 ste ? < 3 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Polar Bears Observed Group size : 9 Number of Groups observed in 1 hex : 1 prefered region type - Tundra? tactics : No =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Living Tree Observed Group size : 1 Number of Groups observed in 1 hex : 1 prefered region type - Forest =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- 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 Attack pattern : random? =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- ** Green Giant Black Giant 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 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Water Devils 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 Sand Worms? Prefered Region type : desert * Similar to Eagles ? **Backed up by the latest battle report 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 and Wolves? =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- 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 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Funding gets to be difficult for a trade faction, more so when it's monsoon season, thus impeding access to units. Through the winds, the House of Marta is still hammering away producing swords for it's customers. Current production level is 70+ swords per turn all sold out!!! Order now and avoid dissapointment! Only producing in the Jaca area. All HoM swords made of finest stainless steel. Don't buy lesser quality swords elsewhere. House of Marta, Faction 749. <jbroom@encomix.es> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ god sighed his poor children were being killed and he was helpless to respond because he been made to sign heaven agrement #423262 which prohibited the use of godly powers when on earth in mortal form.stupid rule when would thoes elves or orcs dicover that there was another plane of existence,his former high priest had found that out hard way when trying to convince stupid elves in atlantis city to convert to religon. god sighed as he viewed the paper work he recived about activites in other regions,production had been haltered due to lack of funds,there was to no expansion this month as funds were in short supply.however looking at long range forcast things were likly to improve over the next few months as funds became advailable from cityand transport was sorted out. in other news silverstreak is expected to be elected high priest of church as previous leading contender was cut down in the fighting in mozon as he stood on sidelines trying to advoid the crossbow bolts and swords flying around him,it was hard work comforting the souls of dead in large battles and dangerous. the church is expected to make statement in the coming month as the hierocarcy votes. till next week this is depressed god sighing off ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ******************************************************************************** The Captain saw with great interest how the smith worked the newly aquired iron into long slender forms. Soon he would have an ample supply of swords for his soldiers. The only question was, would he live long enough to see them in use? With trouble brewing in the neighbourhood, that was an open question. Another problem was what to do with the newly discovered rich land. Why it had been unoccupied was still a mysteri. It could of course have something to do with the lair. Maybe the lair was empty, and maybe hell was freezing over! Well, only one way to fin out! ******************************************************************************** ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Announcing the return of The Old Ones!!!!! Our absence has not been as long as anticipated due to the discovery of yet another account at Nottingham University that I have never used. Noone seems to know about it (including me up to very recently), so I doubt I will be thrown off for some time. Since most of my time is taken up by job hunting I shall be keeping a low profile in Atlantis. Thus the blanket protection offered a few turns ago is no longer available. Hopefully we shall be reaching a new understanding with Lady Venom(s) very shortly. Also, regarding the rumours about Lord Viper's transvestisism, which were initially spread by yours truly, I would just like to offer one statement. .............................................................................. The article a couple of weeks ago in which Lord Viper was described as wearing loose lingerie and a pink robe was COMPLETELY UNTRUE. We wish to condemn this scurrilous journalism! Lord Viper would never be seen in pink, he prefers black dresses, white blouses, diamond earrings, pearl necklaces etc. all on a black and white theme, he NEVER wears colours as garish as pink!!!! ............................................................................... We hope that Lord Viper is grateful for this refutation of these vicious rumours about him wearing pink women's clothes. He wears BLACK and WHITE women's clothing for Geoff's sake!!!!! Ciao for now, The Old Ones, (we have now moved to itxdc@psyc.nott.ac.uk) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Thakram Miles Exploring Company (787) ------------------------------- Swords for hire (sale actaully) - June Year 4, By Carstairs-Alsop [Damn carrier pidgeons, the message to the Atlantean Times had been lost again! That bird had better come back with a good excuse or it wont see out this Thanksgiving!] Swords, swords get your lovely swords here, but bring your own transport. Contact Trader Smith in Berriedale for the best price in, er, Berriedale. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Osram was aghast, "Brilliant Ershwin, brilliant. the Romans are so confused by your tactics they are fighting amongst themselves. In fact, they are - fighting- -themselves-! "Of course", Ershwin smiled, "did you doubt me?" ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Ode to a Piece of Wood. A piece of wood, is very good. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ What do you get if you mix a group of mages into a group of combat ready troops...? sparks? or the ability to take over some land...? ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Question? When is a game of Atlantis not a game of Atlantis? Answer? When your faction is growing steadily and you're not in any wars. Another government worker during office hours ------------------------------------------------------------------------ I will drop my combat men 'cos i'll become pure magic next turn. I've received an offering for my men, so i'll accept (being pure magic has a lot of money needing....). Greetings ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ********************************************************************* ******************* THE NEGENTROPS ******************** ********************************************************************* Information is our lord, Truth is our law ***************************************** bessiere@imag.fr **************** At present in Sinan City (13,5) and Sinan area We are pleased to announce the availability for the comming monthes of: PRODUCTS ________ GLOVES OF STRENTH (5 attacks per round, +2 in combat) -> 750 HELM OF OBSERVATION (+2 in observation) -> 600 WAND OF FIRE (-2 in combat for up to 50 ennemies) -> 500 ENCHANT WAGON (no horse, riding speed) -> 350 You should provide the normal wagon SERVICES ________ POTECTION AGAINST THIEVES AND MURDERERS (Up to level 4) -> 10 Per unit and turn REPORT ON UNITS PRESENT IN GIVEN HEX (observation 4) -> 75 MAP INFORMATION (all over the world) -> Call ANY OTHER "INTELLIGENCE" SERVICES -> Call Please contact us if you are interested. Advanced orders will get 10% discount. ********************************************************************* ******************* THE NEGENTROPS ******************** ********************************************************************* ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Sorry, My computer was broken. Please send me your mails to Eloy@charo.iic.uam.es Thankx Eloy Anguiano ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Sorry, My computer was broken. Please send me your mails to eloy@charo.iic.uam.es Thank you in advance Jose Rey ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hey, Acme Labs!! Stop pillaging and leave Ellon!! The Searcher ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ How many Ishtar units will we kill today? All we see. Ethshar Under the Sands, the puny force you moved into Berneray will die in the swamps without getting in a round of combat. Better to move east and save yourself the trouble. Mark Rhoads MRhoads@uh.edu ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 ** * 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ How ignominous! My men cannot even earn enough money working to survive, and I am forced to resort to writing inane times articles to keep them from starving. Next turn I will get them some money... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Aside from the implacable monsters, the Oranmore region seems to be at peace. The DOMINION's desire to merge with the IUN appears genuine. With luck, trade shall flourish throughout the region by high summer. No less than five ships are in drydock, awaiting completion. More than one has been started by overzealous workers, too eager to finish the first ship. The first goals are transport and fishing, but exploration will start soon enough. --News Hound ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Everyone wants portals. A borgeoning business. Balance this with study and soon we will be there. --Megatron Mages ------------------------------------------------------------------------ A thousand details. How many horses in which caravan? Will the shipyards be idled again? Will the fur get to market before it rots? Trade grows more complex each day. At least the bandits are at bay. --an ambitious man ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The world is a grim place. I have heard that Monzon, a city renowned for its wizards and peacefull nature, has fallen. I makes my heart sad to learn that so many innocent people have died at the hands of the RD. I have friends in Monzon and it seems that in there haste to depart they forgot to inform the occupying forces. The result--death. Now is the time that the people of Monzon should reflect upon there mistake in driving away the CRSB. Had this force for peace remained in the Monzon area the most recent battle would have been very different. But, alas we cannot change the past. In the future, people, it would be wise to embrace the aid of protecting factions. You may know the true man by his actions, and you may see the love for a city that those of Monzon did not. Regards MMB ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The orders take too long to do. Hours and hours and many pages. Then those transmission errors. Is there a better way? ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Lord of Helvete is moving. He will be back in Helvete though. He also seeks magic factions in Kashmar-Dezhou-Leighlin-Helvete. Contact him at stagakis@csd.uch.gr ------------------------------------------------------------------------ No CCC Map this week. I didn't have any contributions :-( The Mapper ------------------------------------------------------------------------ How Sir Launcelot slew two giants, and made a castle free: Anon withal came there upon him two great giants, well armed, all save the heads, with two horrible clubs in their hands. Sir Launcelot put his shield afore him, and put the stroke away of the one giant, and with his sword he clave his head asunder. When his fellow saw that, he ran away as he were wood, for fear of the horrible strokes, and Sir Launcelot after him with all his might, and smote him on the shoulder, and clave him to the middle. Then Sir Launcelot went into the hall... ... to be continued ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Death is the great leveller. Death pays all debts. Conclusion: Only dead bodies can level their accounts. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ I'm interested in buying a ship delivered to Helvete. Just name me its price and I'll buy it. I'd prefer a small Clipper but a Longboat or a Galleon would be OK too. The working faction 181 andrew@hra.ergasya.tuc.gr ------------------------------------------------------------------------ WAR AGAINST THE POLYCHROMATIC PIRATES (Part ???) ************************************************************************ And so the war continues. Though the time-space continuum was ripped to shreds, the all-powerful God repaired the rift, and returned the 600 lost souls who had fallen in. Hmm, wonder if one should start becoming religious... :-) ************************************************************************ The Republic is at War with the PCP. If you are interested in helping bring about the downfall of the PCP, (who keep believeing that they are Lord Vox), contact: Strategy@iesd.auc.dk. We're also looking for a few good Mages: See the world, meet a lot of interesting pirates, and then Kill Them! ************************************************************************ Forum Romanum http://www.iesd.auc.dk/~strategy/Atlantis.html (The only homepage where you know everything is propaganda!) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ [Keywords: !Krod, !Improbability_Device, !Per'Ubu] A tall, unweildy, man walked the streets of Krod. He looked uncomfortably about, glancing at a piece of paper in his hand. "I guess this is the place," he said, walking up to a small inn. An old woman, the innkeeper's wife, met him at the door. He showed her the paper and she led him up a flight of stairs. The door opened to his knock. An old man opened the door. He held a goose in his arm, and was stroking it lovingly. "Uh, hello.... can I help you." Chuck opened his mouth to speak, as a woman came from the next room. "Hello! Cousin of Denbigh, come in, come in! Per'Ubu! This was the surprise I was telling you about!" "What? Did you say Denbigh?" asked Per'Ubu as he set his pet goose down gently on a nearby table in order to better peer at the tall man in the doorway. "Why yes, you wear the snow flake..." he said, reaching out to touch the pendant partially hidden in the folds of the man's robe. "Oh dear!" Per'Ubu struck a defensive pose and lifted his hands in a strange contortion. Mer'Alia screamed, "Stop!" Per'Ubu, the goose, and the tall man, turned to look at Mer'Alia, startled. Soothingly, she approached Per'Ubu and lowered his hands for him. "There is no need for a fireball... he's here as a friend." "But... his relatives in Sledemere..." queried Per'Ubu nervous, "The accident..." "Forgiven." said the man simply. "His Church understood it was an accident, Per'Ubu," said Mer'Alia. "Chuck has come here to pick up the theological discussion you were having with his kinswoman." "Actually," said the man, still looking somewhat uncomfortable, "I have come here to ask your help." Now it was Mer'Alia's turn to look startled, "Excuse me?" "This Existence has been disturbed. A machinization known as the Improbability Device, brought to our Atlantean plane in the first year, has allowed the unimaginable to happen." Per'Ubu, Mer'Alia, and the goose all looked at the man with concern. "I believe we should discuss this over dinner," said Mer'Alia, motioning the man in. "I for one," she continued, "think I should sit down for this." [This fictoid brought to you by the Church of the Purple Snowflake (72) -- landt@acf4.nyu.edu] ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Info about wandering monsters: Does anybody know what is the difference (outside the color) between a Grey Giant and a Green Giant? We have a Grey Giant closing in. Has anyone defeated such beast? How? The Wet Pants Missionaries ------------------------------------------------------------------------ EMS Ltd. will have 3 crossbows available in Kashmar in turn 44. They may be purchased at market price. Contact jbaclask@adnetsol.com if interested. [Keywords: !Kashmar, !Trade_offered, !Trade_wanted] ------------------------------------------------------------------------ We are still studying, but someday or other we will obtain the most powerful spells imaginable. At least that is what we tell our funding war faction... ;) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ GO GO RoR.. lick some PCP butt!!! Yea! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ It is truley baffaling. Why would such a powerfull tactician blindly lead a small expedition into a large force. His men were great and inflicted many casualties, but were not enough to prevent his death. It must have been a mistake - maybe the rest of the men were stuck. Who knows, maybe these great warriors were being led by a less than great leader. How smart can a mutant be? ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Due to unusual email problems, correspondence with several other factions has been delayed for some time now. Hopefully the problem will be corrected early this week. If you have sent email to Renaissance since Thursday last week, rest assured that I have received the mail - the problem only prevents replying. I will contact everyone very soon. As always, Renaissance welcomes diplomatic messages. Contact us at vjg@cbnea.att.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Big Jim looked over the map. He reviewed the battle reports and the scouting reports. Things were going well. Losses were higher than desired, but the flow of fresh troops were more than covering the losses to date. At this rate, the campaign would be over by winter, at least he hoped so. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The bag is full of silver and the troops are waiting for payday. When you get too many troops, it is a hassle to get enough silver to buy food for them. But I have to feed them or they will starve. Maybe there is a way to thin them out and get more income at the same time. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ A simple request to all those factions engaged in war. Can you publish the outcomes in the times the following turn? That way all factions can know what is happening in the other parts of the globe (sorry cylinder). ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The beat goes on. And on. Ever will the heatbeat of the nation last. Do not think the evil ones will stifle it for us. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The stars looked too bright tonight. Something was on the way. Something would happen soon. It must be of the omen of the fatal kind. He wrapped his cloak more tightly around himself. The cold breeze was trying to snatch what little warmth he had from his body. What a night to have to stand guard. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Knowleswright felt very elated. She was not shoving him, slapping him, or even giving him cold stares. Things were looking up. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The wardrums are sounding out their beat. You have provoked us once too often and now we are coming out to get you. You not let us be peacful, but we are many. More than you realize. Soon we will arrive and wipe the lands from your ilk and war deeds. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Look how the pretty Ladies and Lords dress up. You would think they didn't have any work clothes at all. They need to get something that doesn't get ruined while they practice their crafts. But they do not listen to me or anyone else. They insist that the clothes don't matter, but everyday they come in with a new set to wear. Perhaps they mean that the silver to buy them doesn't matter. Oh, to be rich like that. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The fisherman is out to sea learning how to fish. He has not caught anyfish yet, but says he is very well trained and able to teach many new fishermen. I wish he would start up and get us some fish to eat. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ My mage hints that there might be a quick way to move oneself from place to place across far distance. I wish he would quit hinting and tell me what it is. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ There is a digger in my back yard. He is making a lot of noise. I cannot think a long thought. What to do with words but to cut them off. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ... a certain, lightness, to the world about me. Things seem so much brighter now, as I teach him the ways of the Shadows. The darken wraiths that clutch at me from the depths of my past seem long ago and far away now. Could it be love? Or am I beginning to feel absolution for imagined transgresssions? Whatever the matter, it feels so wonderful... From the journals of the Black Rose ------------------------------------------------------------------------ These new gloves fit very well. They are supposed to do something great for me in the upcoming battle. I can hardly wait to start another war and kill all I can using my new gloves. You lazy workers cannot hide from me now. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ My little dog is much fiercer than he appears to be. Do not think you will approach me to attack and he not warn me and come to my aid. Just watch yourself. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Take this magic device to the city across the forest lands. Stay there unitl I arrive in a magical spell. Do not lose this device at your peril. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -=-=-=-=-=-= Safe Passage from Cremona -=-=-=-=-=-=- Are you stuck in Cremona ? Would like to see the world ? If you have the silver I have the means. Contact firefly@peg.apc.org for application. Hurry - seats are limited. Remember money CAN buy you anything ! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -=-=-=-=-=-= Mages of Cremona -=-=-=-=-=-=- Those with level 3 and above magic in Cremona who are wanting to swap and compare skills and spells. Contact <firefly@peg.apc.org> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Greetings from the Cognoscenti, creator and coordinator of House SCIO. The rumours have certainly been flying around of late. I'm not here to coroborate or contest anything that may have been posted in the Times. As most players will have realised by now, this rag does not tend to carry reliable information at the best of times (no pun intended). I am here to make an offer to all factions, everywhere on Atlantis, to join House SCIO. I will not detail our achievments as they are too numerous to list. I will say that we are one of the most organised alliances on the face of Atlantis, our core members having been playing since turn 1. We have seen the game change and have changed the game ourselves in the process. In keeping with our expansionist policies we are in need of more factions to join our existing membership. No impositions will be made. All you have to do is pledge allegiance to SCIO and possibly perform a few tasks to further the general aims of the House. In return you will be have the protection of the House and all its member factions together with access to the Magic University and the Preferential Trading Prices which are in offered to all our members. Factions of any war/trade/magic mix may apply. If interested mail us at atlantis@scio.demon.co.uk The Cognoscenti (24) House SCIO ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Georgi Vasilov looked at his team of researchers. They were universally dirty, dishreveled and hagard. "What have you been doing? Why are you in this condition? And most importantly what progress has been made for the furthering of the State?" he shouted, his face red and flushed. Kharkov, the youngest and most hagard, winced as he spoke "But Comrade Director, you told us to rest, to enjoy the fruits of our labour. We only did what we were told". In opposition to all known laws of biology Vasilov's face turned a deeper shade of red and his voice rose 10 decibels "DOES THIS MEAN YOU HAVE DONE NOTHING THE PAST MONTH?". His fist clenched as the design team all nodded, their faces all slightly contorted as his voice battled with their headaches. Suddenly he was calm "This must _never_ happen again. We must continue our work. It is _vital_ for the survival and prosperity of the State. Remember that. Keep it in your hearts. Others may toil in the fields, in the mines, in the foundries, in the work-shops, and on the field of battle, but it is the knowledge that we bring to them that will give there toil meaning. Without it they work for nothing. Do you want countrymen, friends, relatives to have lived and died for nothing? That is all, return to your work." ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Tactical Maneover #1 : The "Han Solo" ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Where the army is concealed under the ground, misleading enemy scouts, yet able to join any battle. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Whats the record of time for a gate city to fall? ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Atlantis City citizens!!! If you are fed up with assassins killing your favourite units or thieves stealing your hard-earned money, contact Think Tank (1041) at a0306@btr0x7.hrz.uni-bayreuth.de for OBS assistance. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ IUN News ---- The Dominion has pillaged Oranmore in apparent preparations to jump away from IUN lands. Does this signal the end of the Dominion conflict? Will the Dominion only return to (attempt to) reclaim their lost lands? Only time will tell. Let us hope that they choose peace in a faraway land over certain death on the sword of an enraged IUN. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Tarraspan is getting a bit crowded. Its a shame the place is surrounded by swamp and nothing much else. Outside there are several established factions contesting the meagre hexes. Not exactly the place to go for an interesting holiday. A travelling tourist ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Shiva's Magic Shop has reopened in beautiful downtown Binhai. Drop by and pay us a visit sometime! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The DOMINION has fallen. Now in complete disarray, the member factions of the DOMINION are jumping ship, with Lord Viper being the first ashore. The DOMINION seems unable to muster any sort of defence and the IUN marches steadily south, wiping out production units and small numbers of guards. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Dear Diary, Day 32, Provisions running low. Have to chose between eating Carruthers and eating the horses. Day 33, Carruthers proved a most refreshing dinner guest. Must remember to pack a larger pot in future. Spot of good fortune, some locals dropped by for dinner and were most impressed by the main course. To show their gratitude they have promised to show me the source of the river. Onwards ! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Well, here we are again. Snow on the ground and log fires roaring in the grate. Doesn't it make you sick? You spend lots of money on prezzies, and all you get is socks. Ah well, back to the real world of Atlantis. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ It is becoming a bit of a bind, trying to think up some small and useless blurb just to get the 50 sil. I know others agree with this, its been in the times before, so how about a rule change to give everyone the cash each turn and leave the times for those who wish to write something more than the obligatory one-liners. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Count Varmeed, was going over his finances. Things were not looking good, what was he going to do. He was broke. The only thing that he could do now was to train other people so in a few turns he was going to have to start training others in the arts of magic. Just another trainer in AC that will make competition hard. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Ershwin had a BAD feeling... The RoR were on the march once again. Soon they would be approaching Barika. . Ershwin had a VERY BAD feeling... This time, would the walls of Barika hold strong against RoR assault, where once they had crumbled? Would the PCP prevent the march of the Roman might? Ershwin had a feeling so bad, it was decidedly EVIL... He chuckled to think of the Roman hoards marching to their doom, and how he might soon have the pleasure of torturing Legate Zack... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ----------------------- The Cooperative 627 NAA ---------------------- Atlantis 2 vs. Atlantis 3 At the moment, there is a great deal of asymmetry between the rules of movement and the rules of engagement. Hopefully, the disparity will drop with Atlantis 3. Moreover, the rules for attacking are unrealistically artificial. A hex is attacked from two different directions. Oo, that sounds like good military strategy. But no! The attacking armies don't get to attack together! No coordination at all! It's treated as two separate battles. Another point: The "random order" of the execution of battles: It seems to me that one should be able to prioritize one's own attacks! This attack goes first, then this, then this, etc. And these restrictions about units not being able to advance more than one hex if battle ensues in the first hex. These are just a few examples of rules with a lot of room for improvement. Let's hope Atlantis 3 is a little better off in the "battles" department. If it is going to be a war game, let's have some fairly sophisticated war options! Let's make it something more than just a war of quantity and attrition. Address correspondence to kalmar@acf2.nyu.edu ----------------------- The Cooperative 627 NAA ---------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Well no wonder they were all so scared only now did they realise who was the real enemy ------------------------------------------------------------------------ And just how much hand-wringing and teeth-gnashing did we see in this week's episode of the Times? ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hmmmm. I'm beginning to think no one is reading these. Who out there would pay 1500 SIL for a Stealth 5 or Observation 5 guy? Please respond to tjohann@cco.caltech.edu. This is a marketing survey so don't get too excited. The Renfield Five ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ATTENTION PHILLIP Hidey-hi! Long-time-no-see, how's things? Marshall told me you were playing this game and as I can't find your phone number and I don't have your/Tanya's e-mail address this is about the best way I could think of to contact you. Aside from getting it/them from Marshall but I forgot at the time and you know how hard he can be to get hold of. Anyways I'm playing also and would like to get together. Where are you? What are you doing? Do you have any allies? Do you want some? Just a few of the Atlantis related questions I would like to ask you. Please e-mail me at AAB445willia@redash.qut.edu.au Look forward to hearing from you again. Oh and by the way, congratulations. Frog. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hmm, this war seemes to last for longer period of time, than I imaged in the beginning. Luckily we have the resources to figth it. Well, thats enough talking. See you again next month. ATTAAAACCCCKKKK.......... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The peace is restored. So, I can resume my Magic studies. Soon, I will able to enchant horses to give them the capabilities to fly. It will be a great day. The time to revenge is came. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ How will Larkanth be for King Minos? A very interesting question said Kassandra. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Magic Factions around Larkanth please contact me. yasemi@ergasya.tuc.gr ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hello people! Just who is this whiner who crys about the birds? Is it true that the Birds were in a PCP faction? Sent to Crief to spy on the NAA and to assassinate units? Thievery has dropped dramatically since the birds were eliminated!!! - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ After a month of rest, the order was issued - "Burn the Land and move on" Their destination was near. At last the force could start entrinching and preparing to retake their land - not that they would want it after being burnt to the ground. But the enemy would not have it. At last they would have their revenge on the foul Dominion thieves. - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The DOMINION may be gone, but the NEW DOMINION will soon rise from the ashes. Beware foul traitors!!! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ OoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoO o o O THE JOKOMICALAUGHUNNY CHRONICLE O o o OoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoO SHIPS AGAINST PORTALS +++++++++++++++++++++ The syndicate of the ship related crafts are very upset against those portals that offer the services of a big galleon without much work. Portals are too powerful, compared to the difficulty of using them vs. building and using ships (ships aren't cheap, as it were). As an early sea-travel driven faction, the Jokomicalaughunny Buffoons find that too bad. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The time for reunion has come at last. Soon the years of separation will have come to an end. The Alliance will stand even stronger. Our enemies shall tremble with fear as our valiant knights charge towards their ridiculously unprepared militia. Nothing can prevent their annihilation. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Want to have a fast car? Want to mine more iron than your neighbour? Feeling weak? Want to play with fire? Come to the Guild, we are now blessing wagons, creating Picks of Mining Gloves of Strength and Wands of Lightning for all who need these services. Make us an offer we can't refuse. We are situated in Atlantis City. Send pigeons to andre@targon.uucp ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **************************************************************************************** ********************* CREMONA ********************* **************************************************************************************** A note of correction. The alliance known in the times as the OCS is in fact The OSC (Orc Slaying Core) **************************************************************************************** ------------------------------------------------------------------------ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Whispers of the Towns . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Studs The Thought police, they are everywhere. I have gone to an undisclosed location to study Stealth so I can get the deuce out of Grue. Egad, they've traced my purchases of ink! Gotta go. The Pen is indeed mightier than the Sword, but only too late do you find out that what this means is that it can get you into a whole lot more trouble. --- Studs ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Capybara is the World's Biggest Rodent. This is a fact, not a speculation. Let all take good note of it. ` ` ` ` ` ` ` the elf ` ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Les problemes de temps de Sam ne s'arrangeaientt pas, il etait encore parti a la decouverte d'une ile froide a l'ouest de notre village. Elle etait peuplee de barbares gouvernes par une reine despotique. Avec un peu de chance, ces sauvages le prendraient pour un espion et le feraient bouillir a petit feu, et a partir de la, je deviendrai le chef suppreme de ses armees. Certains des officiers commencaient a voir d'un sale oeil l'etendu de mes pouvoirs en son absence. Il faudrait s'en mefier et les envoyer dans une guerre lointaine le moment venu. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Liberators Horses pounding the crisp snow, Silently running, Blue coats flapping and trailing. The blizzard is the ally - Wingless ones are borne High in misty southern skies. Warm hearts in frigid climes, Bring chills to black hearts. Mystic warriors of the plains. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ CEO BoB (tm) has decided that his time is far too valuable to write an article for the Times this week. 50 sil- paugh! Instead, he's decided to send a bunch of colorful G.O.O.D. marketing brochures. Entertaining, informative, make great Christmas gifts! <Atlantis Times editor: We've put the marketing brochures through our new, patented lossless compression scheme. We hope to run this algorithm on the entire Times in upcoming weeks, reducing it's size to about 10k.> \begin {lossless compression} We rule, everyone else sucks. We invented the GUI sword. We invented the sword. We invented the bow as well. We invented fire and the wheel just last week. Buy more. BUY, DAMNIT! Give us your money now. \end {lossless compression} <Editors: Please let us know what you think of the new scheme. Next week, we'll be testing our new "Gimme 50 silver" filter, in which the articles will be losslessly compressed to a blank line, followed by lossy compression of the author by several green giants.> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ PIZZA SERVICE NOW AVAILABLE IN THE REAL WORLD Due to the latest events our pizza service is now widely available outside of AC. Whereever you meet a delivery dwarf (dwarfs are especially good at pizza deliveries), feel free to place an order and your pizza should soon arrive. Toppings available: Chopped Orc Teeth Fried Troll Eyes Roasted Floater any other delicacy on demand This service is brought to you by The Pizza Shop (987) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Though times be rough and enemies abound, our determination demonstrates the fibrous material we be put together of. We shall not rest till brother Dach has been avenged, we shall be victorious. ... From Karakal's diary ------------------------------------------------------------------------ There is allways somebody smarter than you! No matter how much I study I never get to the point where I can say I know it all. The question is whether the game would be as fun to play if that point could be reached. I don't think so. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Ma adjusted back on his divan, a look of delight across his features. "What is this?! Surely this cannot be!" Gong turned to ma from across the room. "Yes, my Ma. It is." And so it was. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ LINTAN LINTAN LINTAN A shop will soon open up in Lintan. You will be able to buy: Plate armour Chain armour Wagons (enchanted if you wish) Swords ( - " - ) Longbows Crossbows Gloves of Strength Helms of Observation Wands of Fire Picks of Mining Potions of Healing We will offer discounts for larger orders! We will also take orders and deliver the goods if you can provide a portal!! Interested parties may send queries and ask for price-lists at: Mariam's Enchanted Items Trading Company (711) Mail-address : m93mav@student.tdb.uu.se ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Does anybody out there know the rarity level of the special products? In what hex type have you found these materials ? We have checked several hexes and not yet found any of the special materials. If anyone can help with these questions write kbrors@mindscape.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Teaching offered in Larkanth I will teach CON-3 in Larkanth next turn. Fee is $50/student, BUT this includes the lvl 3-spell! Interested? Mail d95-nol@nada.kth.se ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Magic items for sale in Cremona: You can now get really powerful toys at a very low cost; Death Hand: A glove that allows the user to attack 30 times/round with 5 added to his Combat skill. Also, he will have a 95% chance of avoiding any otherwise deadly blows. PRICE: 1300 SIL Wand of Animal Control: A magic wand that lets the user control all animals in a combat to work on his own side. All the enemy's horses will try to throw off their riders and kill them, having 3 attacks/round and an effective Combat skill of 4. Also, the horses on the users side will lose their natural fear of combat, thus adding 2 to the riders Combat skill. PRICE: 1500 SIL Does this sound interesting to you? We have a lot more! Pluto of the Blue Harvest Company (880) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ I live!!!! Now those of the Dominion Shall DIE!!!! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Aiken stretched his tired muscles as the sun rose. He had been diligently studying all night and was ready for the day. His time in Atlantis City was soon coming to a close. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Please don't hurt me. I was an innocent victim of a battle I had no part in. Please let me work here to earn money to buy horses so I can go to the west without any disturbancies. Jaetterne, 377 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ I sense the presence of another, one similar to myself. He is a new presence and still weak, but he will grow with time. I feel that I must seek out and protect this fledgling. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Wanted - Magic tuition in any skill in and around Kashmar. E-Mail: c.philpott@sms.ed.ac.uk ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Our enemies crumble and wither to dust, we must find more, yes we must... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Anyone offering AC training in Observation, Stealth, or Combat, please contact rfc@soliton.physics.arizona.edu. BTW, has anyone else noticed that more and more power is getting into the hands of fewer and fewer factions? The End seems to be nearing. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ( sur l'air de Caderoussel ) Il etait une fois un vieux savant, l'etait une fois un vieux savant, Et un croise change en barque, et un croise change en barque, Z'avaient pas eu d'pot dans la vie, mais z'en aurait p'tet plus Mardi, Ah ah ah oui vraiment, Atlantis est pas un monde marrant... Il etait un pov'barde mystique, il etait un pov'barde mystique, Dans un hexagone de loustics, dans un hexagone de loustics, Qui devait porter sur son dos, Un immense tas de lourds chariots, Ah ah ah oui vraiment, Atlantis est pas un monde marrant... L' etait un guerrier gras du bide, l' etait un guerrier gras du bide, Qui voulait tronconner du troll, qui voulait tronconner du troll, Mais l'en avait jamais trouve, Et s'etait d'ja fait retame, Ah ah ah oui vraiment, Atlantis est pas un monde marrant... Il etait un soldat tempete, il etait un soldat tempete, Craignant le Ciel au d'ssus d'ca tete, craignant le Ciel au d'ssus d'ca tete, Et c'qui le rendait malheureux, C'est son pote barde dev'nu pluvieux... Ah ah ah oui vraiment, Atlantis est pas un monde marrant... Il etait enfin ce jeune barde, il etait enfin ce jeune barde, Qu'en voulait a ces camarades, qu'en voulait a ces camarades, Ca le mettait d'humeur amer, et d'un caractere de tonnerre, Ah ah ah oui vraiment, Atlantis est pas un monde marrant... Auteur Inconnu ( debut 1er siecle ) ( Voila, voila, une production Mystix, pire que la derniere fois !!!!! ) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ These are the exits of AC this turn: June, Year 4 Atlantis City (-,-), city, 793 peasants (high elves), $3965. ------------------------------------------------------------ The weather was clear last month; it will be clear next month. Atlantis City is a magical place; the entryway to the world of Atlantis. Enjoy your stay, the city guards should keep you safe as long as you should choose to stay. However, rumor has it that once you have left Atlantis City, you can never return. Wages: $15. Wanted: 290 iron at $60, 100 wood at $60, 320 furs at $60, 425 fish at $60, 120 swords at $120, 105 chain armor at $120, 370 plate armor at $500. For Sale: 79 high elves at $60, 15 leaders at $120, 295 stone at $120, 385 horses at $120, 410 longbows at $240, 320 wagons at $400. Entertainment available: $198. Products: none. Exits: North : Larkanth (36,43), city. (This exit will change next month) Northeast : Duucshire (38,3), city. Southeast : Xontormia (77,11), city. South : Tarraspan (9,34), city. Southwest : Krod (72,15), city. Northwest : Abernethy (8,17), city. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Warn't it a big surprise when all those danged rustlers dashin' about in our pegasi herd felt a sudden rush o' wind with a sound like a leather apron stirrin' in the breeze an' all of a sudden a big ol' ball o' fire dropped down on thar heads! Whoooo wee! That's what I call a barbeque! Thar's dragons in them thar hills, boyz! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ + House Dervish + +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ >>--> Travelers Advisory: the Pathers are back in the area. >>--> Hex 45,34 is closed due to renovations to the Castle. >>--> The remainder of House Dervish's lands are open for travel. >>--> Taxing is prohibited. >>--> Pillaging is prohibited. >>--> Production is NOT prohibited, but please be polite and send a missive to Lord Dervish. +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+= Current Claimes: 45,34 and surrounding Hex's (excepting Perkel). House Dervish is a Merchant House with trade opening soon to ALL in the Jaca/Berriedale/Lintan/Golconda area. Products will include everything from Ships and Castles to Normal and Magical Items. Those wishing an alliance or even just friendly border relations can contact Lord Dervish via the addresses below. +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=++=++=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+= Lord Dervish House Dervish [666] Email: dervish@shadow.net WWW: http://www.shadow.net/~dervish/atlantis.html ------------------------------------------------------------------------ I NEED MONEY!!!! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Birds really make me angry!!! They say that they are peaceful, but they squack all the time. I wish they would shut up! Do not trust the Birds!! They put the same article in the Times every week! ............ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ A plea to reduce the power of TAC: TAC is simply too powerful. It is quite amazing that a difference of only one level of a skill can permit an entire army to attack without rebuke from a second army. In true combat, although an army may gain the advantage of surprise (and perhaps receive some free number of kills based on the unpreparedness of the enemy), it is HIGHLY unlikely that an entire army could be wiped out without any counterattack. So long as TAC carries such a decisive element to combat, Atlantis will be dominated by those armies with high TAC and loads of bodies, rather than armies of highly skilled troops. I would prefer to see the balance swing more towards skill than numbers. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ He remembered being slain by the Roman barbarians, but now he was cutting wood for his family. Quite strange; it all seemed so real. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Long ago there was nothing but the mighty race of beings known only as Llamas. They drifted aimlessly through empty space communicating, thinking, dreaming, at total peace with the cosmos. Bernie was one of these Llamas. He found himself at odds with the relaxing cosmos and decided that there must be something more. How could there only be llamas' in existance, must not there be other things. So Bernie began to dream his own dreams. He dreamed about a place with atoms and molecules, plants and animals, humans and aliens. He took the best philosophy of his people and began to dream up the existance of everything we know, and will ever know. Once he had compeleted this task, he waved a sad fairwell to the rest of his people. (Who had always found him rather odd, anyways) With his farewells behind him, Bernie BECAME. His knowelege, his dreams, his very thought manifested itself into our physical universe. Many religions speak of there God's being everywhere, in this particular case our God IS everywhere. Everything we see and know are all merlely dreams of the Great Llama, all dreams of Bernie himself. All praise to Bernie All praise to the Great and Mighty Llama ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Yada, yada, yada, gimme my $50, I wrote something interesting the last two turns, and I don't have time this turn, so there! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Adventurers! Seek your fortune in the KINGDOM OF PRETTSTERN. The Kingdom of Prettstern is a strong war faction controlling the majority of Dezhou, Karothea and Partry and supported by numerous trade and magic factions. However, the Kingdom is very large and the resources of many of its frontier areas remain unexploited. We have great need of: * Merchants and craftsmen interested in helping to develop production facilities in various far-flung regions of the kingdom. Financial support is available for tradesmen interested in starting such a business venture. * Magicians, both novice and experienced, to support the kingdom's armies either by battle magic or by producing magic items. Research funding and knowledgable teachers can be provided. * Soldiers of fortune interested in serving either as mercenaries or as military governors should apply to the Kingdom; a barony can easily be available, as we have more land than the Crown itself can readily tax. * Allies among neighboring states are always welcome as well. An ideal candidate would be someone in the general region (within a year's travel time of any border of the Kingdom), willing to travel, trustworthy and responsible. In return for loyal services, the Kingdom can offer financial, educational and military support, protection from hostile war factions, and even lands and titles. We have all sorts of resources available, but our greatest need is for people, willing and able to support the Kingdom. The capital of Prettstern is at (0,20), but the Kingdom itself extends west as far as the 83d meridian, east as far as the 6th meridian, north to the 14th and south to the 26th. If interested, contact Duke Bocholt, yaj@cc.gatech.edu ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Tides of War Rise and Fall...... What is the current position of the moon over Cremona? --The Ghosts of Slaughter Cremonites ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The monsoon blew sheets of water against the galleon and crashed huge waves over the bow. The sea elves crouched below deck and sharpened their swords. They knew they would not be blown off course and they knew they would could find the battle without leaving the ship. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ His Serenity is indisposed this weekend... which leaves _ME_ alone with the *transmit* button!!! hehehehehe he ho ho ha gnnn gn gn nn ah. Bolx. Oh you've no _idea_ how much I have longed to utter that simple word! It frees my spirit from these chains of nauseating wholesomeness! Bolx! Bolxbolxbolx. BOLX! Ah. Much better. Oh yes. While I remember. Dave.. where the bloddy hell are you!! Gong ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Sir Richard d'Arson, The Duke d'Arson, Master Trader to the Dukes of Berinthia, Consort to Lady Euphenia Maude Duchess of Berinthia, UpAndComing Shakespearian Actor, flung wide the curtains on another sunrise. Ah.. dawn in the Eternal City. Or in this case, Krod. Y'know, there's a lot to be said for the tropics. For a start in the unlikely event you'rte cold there's some bloody wood to burn!! But, well, there's all these mountains around, and I've these dwarves getting *really* good at making more dwarves. Hardworking little buggers. And they can hardly join me in my career On The Stage - oh no, that *would* be Snow White with a difference. Rather a lot of differences. I think I'll re-read that letter... more closely. Now, where's the spellchecker... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Young man looks across the crouded Atlantis City. Suddenly, Deja Vu sweeps over him. "Why do I feel like Ive done this before." He simply shrugs, "Mabey this time ill get it right" ------------------------------------------------------------------------ I thought of something soulful and pensive to post, but that got trashed by mailer problems. Now it's 1:40 AM and I a tad low on inspiration. But just so this isn't a lousy "gimme my 50" message, here goes: Went to the doctor today with my wife to hear our baby's heartbeat. Man, was it cool. Something is alive in there, biding it's time before it gives this world a try, and I just hope I can give it a good world to enter. Makes all of this Atlantis stuff kind of fade to the background - makes it easier to lose to the warmongers out there. So for all of you out there scheming to take my hexes and kill my men, Bite me. I'm having a baby. Lance Lunchnick and the Litigators (277) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ I've got a really good secret to tell, but you'll have to pay me more than 50 silver to tell. So there. The PCP suck. (That's not the secret btw, as everyone in Atlantis knows that little tidbit) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Relax..The Monsoon season is almost over..pretty soon all your trouble will be gone as will you also. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Zarya Guilde will live forever..... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ORANMORE (AP) - Dominion Defeated!!! The Dominion showed its true colors last month, as its few remaining troops pillaged the once-great city of Oranmore. Sources indicate that they are planning on leaving by magical means to a remote mountain hideaway. Viper, formerly of House Banshee, even changed the name of his faction to the "House of Evil Desires". Anonymous servants have said that he did not take defeat very well, and has secluded himself in his unfinished castle along with several inflatable dolls. Seems Lady Venom won't even keep his company anymore... Viper's exit however has resulted in a significant change of attitude in the victorious IUN leadership. The Imperial Council stated officially, "The defeat of House Banshee and Viper's hasty exit has left the IUN with little reason to continue the bloodshed. The remaining Dominion factions did nothing wrong other than follow the evil House Banshee. Now that Viper is gone, we can talk peace." In fact, at least one former Dominion ally has already become an IUN Citizen, and more are expected to follow. The citizens of Oranmore are eagerly awaiting the arrival of IUN relief troops. The winter winds howl through the remains of their homes, and food is scarce. Despite the terrible conditions, the people of Oranmore have smiles on their faces. One shopkeeper, whose store was pillaged by the Dominion bandits, said it best: "We may have no food and limited shelter, but at last we have hope!" ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Scarth hurried along the corridor towards the High Priests private = chambers, his mind racing with the news he carried. How could it be = possible. One minute a city of quiet worship to the great evil God = Yog-Sothoth and the next hordes of non-believers scurrying through the = city raping the cows and eating the women. What were the chances that a = gate from Atlantis should open in the city square. And why can our men = not pass the other way to return to that fabled city who's streets are = paved in Gold. What he wouldn't give to return to the Mythical home of = mankind, where the Gods cavorted openly in the streets and you could buy = a bottle of Irn Bru. Scarth knocked on the High Priests door and compossed his features, = Yog-Sothoth forbid that the Holy one should see any signs of his = blasphemous thoughts about the fabled city... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ P C P R e b u t t a l It seems like there is just one wimpering idiot after another writing Times article after another about being wronged by the PCP. You know why you'll never read any authentic piratical whining (there's plenty of the forged kind to go around tho)? Because we're too busy kicking your alliance's arse! To the authors of the following articles in the previous Times: Big alliances bashing each other...It's like a major sporting event. You can be in the game, in the stands, or in the parking lot begging for a ticket. The person writing this article might be playing a faction but is obviously not "in the game." To all the "little" guys....If you're a mage faction, the door's open, why not "get in the game" and join us? If you're not, we'll get around to you sooner or later... RoR soliciting aid against the PCP...You Romans must be pretty scared. Man, you'll never hear a pirate begging for help! Why would anyone want to join an alliance that's scared of us? RoR defeats PCP...If we're defeated, why are you still begging for help? The camera never lies, mutants suck....They're mutants, of course they suck. But they're also rather lethal and there's more than a few thousands of them. Rumors of infighting within the PCP...Sadly, they're true. We know where you live TGB and we'll be along as soon as we're finished with the RoR. We're coming and you can't hide....Whose hiding? We're ALL OVER THE DAMN PLACE! The PCP massacred innocents....Unless you're a big, power mad, world dominating, egomaniacal alliance (like us) you have nothing to fear from the PCP. If fact, join us. It can be quite fun wearing eye patches, slitting throats, catching your beard on fire, slitting throats, raping the land, slitting throats, sacking Rome, slitting throats...you get the idea! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ A new Continent, a new land a new opportunity! Coming soon real Atlantis World Trade. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ********************************************************************* *************** ATLANTIS OFFICIAL COTATIONS *********************** *************** Financial Times *********************** ********************************************************************* ------------------------------ NORMAL GOODS ------------------------------ Last New Fish 30$ 30$ Furs 34$ 33$ Herb 30$ 30$ Horse 55$ 56$ Iron 42$ 44$ Stone 31$ 28$ Wood 37$ 39$ ---------------------- SPECIAL GOODS ---------------------- Ironwood 120$ 125$ Mithril 145$ 165$ Rootstone 100$ 100$ Winged Horse 260$ 275$ ========================= ITEMS ========================= ------------------------- ARMS ------------------------- Crossbow 80$ 80$ Longbow 80$ 85$ Mithril Sword 235$ 270$ Sword 75$ 77$ ---------------------------- ARMORS ---------------------------- Chainmail 65$ 70$ Plate Armor 280$ 300$ Mithril Armor 1600$ 1945$ ---------------------------- SHIPS ---------------------------- Armored Galleon 19500$ 22500$ Clipper 5700$ 5800$ Longboat 2850$ 3000$ Galleon 8550$ 8700$ ------------------------------ OTHERS ------------------------------ Wagon 68$ 64$ ------------------------------ MAGIC ITEMS ------------------------------ Gloves of Strength 450$ Helm of Observation 300$ Magic Swords (10) 800$ Magic Wagon 350$ Pick of Mining 550$ Potion of Healing (10) 330$ Wand of Fire 540$ Please send us your prices,the quantities you propose and the name of the closest city and the financial times will be updated each month and scientifically calculed. We are thinking to add a local edition for each city and a general one to give you a base to determine your prices. (it depends on the rarity,the production,the level needed to produce the item). Thanks for your cooperation. Beloisel, Redactor of the Atlantis Financial Times. poret@info.unicaen.fr ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Horses for Sale Hi everybody ! Grendel is back on the market ! And once again, I've got Horses for sale *now* in the *southern Sledmere* area ! Hey, look at this awfull weather. All your men are sucked ! Horses are pretty rare in the area, and without them, you *can't* move at all !!! BUY HORSES, AND YOU'LL BE ABLE TO MOVE ! Order now at "cyrilb@microsoft.com". Don't let the winter suck your men ! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Life is safe in Atlantis City, the training facilities are excellent; however, access to new fundsis hard to come by and our stores of silver are running very low. The time to move onward is upon us. We must heed the call of the Llama and move forward into the great unkown. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The battle against the PCP continues. M.A.D. has taken the lives of 4 leaders, a tac 5 leader and several com 5 leaders with magic swords. This should blunt southward progress of these evildoers - at least until the monsoons are over. Should they choose to advance anyway they will find that without their leaders they will be quickly transformed into orcish hamburger and fed to the vultures. Thor Christensen Houston, TX. USA ThorC@UH.EDU ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Nyah nyah! The PCP can't catch me now! :b ------------------------------------------------------------------------ What's this Stellar Crisis thing? Sounds like fun! ;>) The Reservoir Dogs ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Up