New: Exile (commercial, open-ended, email, snail, human, fantasy, rpg)

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

Date: Fri, 27 May 2005 19:19:49 +0000

Name:		Exile
Costs:		Starting a �4.00 a turn, based on turn length
Frequency:		14 day turnaround
Email:		exile zat harlequingames.com
URL:		http://www.harlequingames.com
Type:		hand-moderated fantasy rpg
Last-Update:		2005May19
Keywords: commercial, open-ended, email, snail, human, fantasy, rpg

Description:

Exile is a single-character Play By Mail game set in the world of
Saturnalia - a world which has existed in various PBM formats for almost
twenty years. The Sixty Isles of Exile are undergoing a renaissance after
centuries of tyranny, and this new nation offers myriad opportunities to
those with the wit and daring to make their name.

Exile is a realm of powerful - but rare - magic, where the theocracy of
the Rex Cabal rules in the name of the Fourteen Gods. It is a land of deep
intrigue and hidden secrets, of dark horror, forgotten magic and fantastic
inventions. The game has a Renaissance - even Victoriana - feel to it, and
draws on influences such as Bram Stoker, Fritz Leiber, and Alan Moore more
than Tolkien or other fantasy authors. Success in the game depends far
more on the choices and the allies you make than the power of your
character - cunning plans, inherent skills and loyal allies will mean far
more than any amount of equipment or magic items.

Although there are plenty of opportunities for fighting or 'adventuring',
the game places an emphasis on characterisation and interaction. The turns
themselves are written from a first-person perspective which allows for
greater depth and development. Interaction with other players is
commonplace, and the game has a thriving community on Yahoo Groups to
which the GM and players are regular contributors, and its own active wiki
website.

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