Re: Newcomer to PBEM

From: D.L.Ainscow@shu.ac.uk (Dave Ainscow)

Date: Thu, 20 Apr 1995 00:00:00 +0000

>>
>>      1) Is there a PBEM game out there that is loosely based on D&D that a
>> more or less entry level player could enjoy?
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>
>    There is out there somewhere but I'll let the more informed amongst
>    us tell you where
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I'm not sure about any other company that is running PEBM, but I do
know that Spellbinder are about to go live with e-mail and a BBS
service for their customers. There are also plans for their own WWW
pages.

As for a PBM, well, you could always try Apoch. It is a D&D type RPG,
that is mostly hand moderated, the stats being handled by a computer.

You get to play a single character who can be as low as a peasant, or
as high and powerful as a lord. You don't need to have any experience
in the game previously to join in the game as it is.

You basically enter instructions in the form of text, as to how you
want to proceed and how you might react. This can be as simple as
saying "goto town, buy food, kill demon", although it does help if you
make it more descriptive. You will recieve a several page narative
on what exactly happened.

The game is run by Spellbinder Games. Their address is:-

Spellbinder Games
    76 Doncaster Road
    Wath-upon-Dearne
    Rotherham
    England
    S63 7AF

Tel No. 0170 987 8412

They also run a wide range of differing games from simple warcraft,
to strategic warfare, football management, to fantasy wargaming, plus
many other games too. If you get in touch, they generally have special
offers on for first time customers.

If you want more info, I would be glad to help.

Dave Ainscow

E-Mail : D.L.Ainscow@shu.ac.uk

References

Newcomer to PBEM
Fred_Johns@mindlink.bc.ca (Fred Johns)
Wed, 19 Apr 1995 00:00:00 +0000
Re: Newcomer to PBEM
Colin@sollitt.demon.co.uk (Colin S Payne)
Thu, 20 Apr 1995 00:00:00 +0000