Re: DM and GoD

From: dredick@nmc.cit.cornell.edu (Donald JA Redick)

Date: Wed, 09 Jun 1993 16:26:09 +0000

In article <1v3unl$3dv@charm.magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu>, ewalents@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu (Erich Walentschak) writes:
|> Hm, GoD seems kind of interesting, although it does definately look like a take
|> off of DM.  I like some of the comments, but I cant help but wonder how much
|> variance there could possibly be.  Plus, I noticed a zillion grammar and
|> pronoun reference errors in the text.  Now maybe some people wouldnt even see
|> them, but they would drive me batty!  All the extra comments are nice, but I
|> figure Id probably start ignoring them and look throught them to important
|> things just like I do in DM.  I mean, come on, you think I really care if
|> someone quips that their kid sister fights better than me.  DM has its share of
|> lines, but noone really looks at them after theyve played awhile.  I would
|> think that after playing GoD for a decent amount of time, youd get sice of the
|> Hoopla.  I kinda wondered this about AG as well, maybe Mike or someone else can
|> comment on this. Anyways, just a bit of random rambling.  Carry on.
|>
|>
|> Erich
|> The Wizard
|> He's in that arena too?!?!?

While we are comparing DM and GoD. Take a look at
A Duel Of A Different Color

I been reading this thread and would like some comments on
ADOADC's output..

History --

ADOADC is written in AGORA, a forth/lisp  - like
language that I created. The game uses a knowledge base as
well as a set of grammer rules...with seems to be a little different
the what other PBM have.. Anyway, it has a more magical nature than DM or
GoD.

Duel of A Different Color (DUEL) represents Fractal Dimensions
debut into the Play-By-Mail field.  DUEL is not just another bloody
gladiatorial game filled with senseless violence and gore.  Rather, it
is an intricate game of strategy and tactics set in a magical
continuum.
     We offer DUEL at a fixed rate of $5.00 per turn with no
additional costs.  We hope to gain a large base of players to avoid
the chance that you will play the same team time after time.  The
turns will be processed on the first and third Saturdays of the month.
This will include any turns received on that Friday before the
scheduled run.  For players who wish to have a slower rate of
advancement, we provide a monthly turnaround option.
     DUEL is designed to be an open-ended, 100% computer-moderated
game with emphasis on character achievement.  The game is easy to
understand, but difficult to master.  Our system uses a unique style
for turn results.  We, at Fractal Dimensions, have done away with the
raw statistics reporting and replaced it with a state-of-the-art
english story-like narrative.  Our turnsheets have been designed to
allow you to focus on the tactics rather than the intricacies of the
rules.  The rulebook may feel large, but it is filled with several
examples and a large spell description section.  We have tried to
answer every question that you might want to ask about DUEL. But
unlike our game moderator, we are only human.  Hopefully, after a few
turns, you will only need to use the quick sheet that is provided to
complete your turn.
     Since DUEL was designed to have a wide variety of tactics that
can be employed by you and your opponent, we believe that we have
created a truly promising game that you will enjoy.  There is little
time to get bored in DUEL because magical combat is it's main theme
and no two duels are ever the same. We have had fun developing and
playing a Duel of a Different Color. We hope you will enjoy our
effort.
                         May Your Crystals Never Stay Clear,
                              Donald Redick and Kathleen Seymour

If anyone would like one of our flyers and newsletters, feel free to
send a SASE to the address below..

chow...

Donald J. A. Redick
Fractal Dimensions
17-29 Main St., Suite 316
Cortland, New York 13045
(607) 753-9246
dar6@cornell.edu

output from recent fight..

Catut   Toha
                         90[0]-80-13   44[0]-91-4
           Vampires of the Night (0)   Mutants Amok (4)
                         Indigo Tint   Blue Hue
                        Human Neuter   Human Female
          STR:9 INT:11 DEX:11 LPS:12   STR:13 INT:12 DEX:7 LPS:16
                  clever persistance   clever persistance

I waited, eyes fixed on the other side of the chamber, mentally
summoning the image of the one who would come. Absently, I sought the
silver chain around my neck, caressing a coin-sized medallion with its
image of the University on it. I was aroused from my meditation with a
presence. "Yes, I know it is time." I said, turning to greet my opponent.
Acknowledging my greeting, I found that it was easy to identify my
adversary from her voice as Toha of the Mutants Amok. Toha was well known
at the academy for her early mastery of the blue arts. This would be a hard
fight indeed and one I would well remember.
     "Smeg!" the black headed Toha cried, "I command..." The words faltered
as she gaped in horror at the Destroy Water which had suddenly escaped her
control. I conjured a Rest to try to restore some of my magical strength.
"That was a spell your instructor taught you well." Toha smiled. It was a
most unpleasant smile. The yoneli flew over Toha's head. A fine target!
Indigo lightning left my appendage and struck the crystal. It quickly
changed from clear to indigo. Toha's spell was successful in that she was
able to change the tanenipol to blue.
     [Examiner's Comments: Catut's state of health was excellent and
fatigue status was excellent. Toha's state of health was excellent and
fatigue status was good. Catut owned the yoneli. Toha owned the tanenipol.]
     Toha made the sign of a pentagram, stretched to her full height, and
threw her head back. There was a sound of crackling energies. A
fast-burning candle flared up and cast blue colored flames. Toha staggered
for a moment, then regained her balance. There was a strange look on her
face, a look of alarm. I conjured a Rest to try to restore some of my
magical strength. "That was a spell your instructor taught you well." Toha
smiled. It was a most unpleasant smile. Carefully, I picked the ran'n
crystal for my changing spell. It was, indeed, successful. The human seemed
uncomfortable at the way I changed the Crystals of Nuvaw. She tried to
strengthen her position by throwing a protection blue spell on her
tanenipol crystal.
     I conjured a Rest to try to restore some of my magical strength. "That
was a spell your instructor taught you well." Toha smiled. It was a most
unpleasant smile. Gooseflesh crawled over my limbs. I nearly exclaimed
aloud. Smeg! Toha was trying to work an unusual Fog. Someone has spoken of
it during a lecture just a few days before. Or was it during the duel
preparation? Anyway, it was an advanced thing, a purely learned type of
sorcery -- unlike others which were learned and inherent both. As the wineg
passed nearby, I reached out and touched it. It flared and turned indigo.
The crystal spell that Toha conjured converted the ran'n to clear from my
own indigo. "Smeg! I am too soft-hearted to allow you to convert my
crystals." I said.
     [Examiner's Comments: Catut's state of health was excellent and
fatigue status was excellent. Toha's state of health was excellent and
fatigue status was good. Catut owned the wineg and yoneli. Toha owned the
tanenipol.]
     Toha swore a dreadful oath. There was a great, spinning blue light
suddenly before her. Toha shouted something, obviously, in fear. But within
a moment, she seemed to gain control and the light disappeared. I conjured
a Rest to try to restore some of my magical strength. "That was a spell
your instructor taught you well." Toha smiled. It was a most unpleasant
smile. The adadi' flew over Toha's head. A fine target! Indigo lightning
left my appendage and struck the crystal. It quickly changed from clear to
indigo. Toha's spell was successful in that she was able to change the
ran'n to blue.
     Toha glared at the three hovering indigo crystals. Smoothing down the
wrinkles in her dueling robe with dignity, she pulled herself together with
a visible effort. "I see no point in remaining here any longer. I am
expected for the evening meal with the Mutants Amok. We shall meet again.
And she vanished silently.
     [Examiner's Final Comments: Catut's state of health was excellent and
fatigue status was excellent. Toha's state of health was excellent and
fatigue status was fair. Catut owned the adadi', wineg, and yoneli. Toha
owned the ran'n and tanenipol.]

References

Re: DM and GoD
ewalents@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu (Erich Walentschak)
Wed, 09 Jun 1993 06:07:49 +0000
DM
robertw@calvin.usc.edu (Robert Watkins)
Tue, 08 Jun 1993 00:01:47 +0000
Re: DM and GoD
mcgeorbr@ucbeh.san.uc.edu
Tue, 08 Jun 1993 09:46:52 +0000

Referenced By

Re: DM and GoD
ewalents@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu (Erich Walentschak)
Wed, 09 Jun 1993 06:07:49 +0000
DM
robertw@calvin.usc.edu (Robert Watkins)
Tue, 08 Jun 1993 00:01:47 +0000
Re: DM and GoD
mcgeorbr@ucbeh.san.uc.edu
Tue, 08 Jun 1993 09:46:52 +0000