New Pbm/Pbem Available From: dsaville@unm.edu (David G. Saville) Date: Fri, 13 May 1994 08:43:49 +0000 Name: You Rule! Type: fantasy war game Duration: 20-30 turns Turns: 1 week, 2 week, and 3 week turnaround time available GM: computer-moderated Costs: rules are $7.50, setup and turn one are $10, snail mail is $5.50/turn, email is $4.50/turn Description: You Rule! is a strategy war game with a sense of humor. There are six races that have a scissors-paper-stone relationship. Each province is inhabited by one of the six races and has one of a variety of special features. Victory is obtained by training forces of different races to conquer other provinces. There are ten different character types that can be trained, including wizards that can cast a variety of spells. Other features include castles, magic items, weapons, magic portals theft and assassination. Turns are laser- printed and include a personalized laser-printed map. Opinions: I have been participating in You Rule! as one of the playtesters. I have thoroughly enjoyed the game. For me, it has just the right level of complexity. The combat system has no hidden program features that need to be discovered by the players. All of the applicable formulas are made available in the rules, but you do not need to be a number cruncher to play. It is quite interesting trying to balance the economic factors associated with commodities and gold. It also takes some planning to mount an attack on an opponent since your troops need food every turn requiring either a large stockpile or an adequate supply line. I would highly recommend this game to anyone interested in strategic wargames. Thusfar, I have been impressed with Llucky Llama. They have been very responsive to suggestions for improvement and have promptly answered any and all game related questions. The ability to play the game via email is also very convenient. David Saville (dsaville@argo.unm.edu) Company: Llucky Llama Games 80-Q N. Cabrillo Hwy. Box #226, Dept. I Half Moon Bay, CA 94019-1667 Phone/Fax: (415) 712-0283 Internet: llucky@crl.com CompuServe: 74044,325 Up