New: Campaign of Scandiaca (commercial, open-ended, www, computer, fantasy, rpg)

From: donotreply@pbm.com (PBM List Autoposter)

Date: Wed, 05 Apr 2006 19:13:02 +0000

Name:		Campaign of Scandiaca
Costs:		Free or $25 USD per year
Frequency:		One per week
Email:		webmaster zat gemynd.com
URL:		http://www.gemynd.com/Scandiaca
Type:		Open-Ended Fantasy Medieval Adventure
Last-Update:		2006Apr01
Keywords: commercial, open-ended, www, computer, fantasy, rpg

Description:

The Campaign of Scandiaca is a turn-based, strategy, role-playing, play by
web game. Players can create and control up to 4 "realm characters", then
guide them throughout their adventuring careers. An endless series of
adventures can be pursued, and a vast amount of rich detail will certainly
entertain.

Game features
* Scandiaca is a massive realm, ready for you to explore (including land
masses and vast oceans)
* Turn submission/retrieval are performed by accessing well-designed,
user-friendly online forms
* This is set in a well developed world with a long and entertaining history
* A messaging system and online marketplace make for easy communication
and trade between dominions (players)
* A large number of settlements, dungeons and special locations can be explored
* Monster lairs constantly repopulate (in different locations) and are
populated by a large, diverse bestiary of creatures
* There are many interesting and knowledgable citizens to interact with in
the realm, providing information and entertainment
* Active community of players who are more then ready to assist are
available either in-game or on the web forum

Realm Characters
* There are several levels of skills to learn and master which help to
achieve certain game goals
* Three powerful forms of mystical advancement exist including Sorcery,
Psionics and Alchemy
* Strongholds can be founded to form a permanent residence for each
player's dominion
* An involved system of commerce, trade and craft help those who wish to
pursue a less combat-intensive game
* Numerous quests (mini-adventures) can be pursued and completed to
increase fame and reputation
* A great selection of combat strategies and options allow for exciting
battles and desirable rewards

The Campaign of Scandiaca is processed every weekend. It is intended to be
an exciting game without a large commitment of time for the players
(although a lot of time can certainly be spent preparing turn actions and
reading up on new information gained the previous turn). The realm is
constantly under development as new features and more content will
constantly be added into the game to keep it fresh and exciting.

The Campaign of Scandiaca is available for all members of Gemynd Online.
Basic members (free!) can play for as long as they wish. Premier members
($25USD for the first year and only $20 to renew every year after that)
allow players to create multiple realm characters and enjoy some other
benefits. All members are eligible to participate in other games available
at www.gemynd.com. For more information about this Campaign and others,
and to learn about becoming a member of Gemynd Online, send an email to
campaign zat gemynd.com.

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