New: Atlangame (free, open-ended, email, computer, fantasy, gui, wargame, opensource)

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

Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2005 20:13:00 +0000

Name:		Atlangame
Costs:		free
EEmail:		znogard zat shaw.ca
Contact:		the_student zat freemail.hu
Frequency:		one per week
URL:		http://www.geocities.com/Atlangame/
Type:		 free, open-ended, email, computer, fantasy, opensource
Last-Update:		2005Jan21
Keywords: free, open-ended, email, computer, fantasy, gui, wargame, opensource

Description:

The Winds of Limbo howl...

And you find yourself far from home in a strange, timeless place. Welcome
to the Nexus, the magical gateway to the wondrous world of Atlantis. Six
shining gateways surround you, each of them leading to a different city in
the world beyond. Walk through any one of them, but beware - for once you
step out from the Nexus, you will not be able to find your way back.

You are not alone here. Rather, there are numerous people - warriors,
magicians, explorers and traders. You sense the weight of destiny on all
here, and you know that you have been brought here for some purpose- but
what can it be?

Excitement is in the air here. Rumors fly back and forth between those
brought here concerning the world nearby. Real knowledge is rare - the
impassive, impressive Atlantis City Guards (here for the protection of you
all, you are told) - will not answer any questions, nor confirm or deny
any rumors. You gather, however, that the world you are about to enter is
full of dangers large and small, and that the services of people such as
yourself are desperately needed.

Finally, you know it is time to go - but which gate shall it be? Will your
path take you to a throne, riches, glory, knowledge, - or are you just
following a shortened path to the grave? You cannot know, but you step to
the gate of your choice. You step through a wall of shimmering light, feel
an instant of vertigo, and u pon hearing the crash of waves on the nearby
shore you know that you have entered... Atlantis.

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Comments (from the player adding this record):

A long running Atlantis game (180+ turns). It seems to be still stable.
Uses the Atlantis 4.10k version.

The website is a bit outdated. Still it's usefull to check out at least
the Rules, FAQ and Times sections.

There are still many (20+) long established players some of whom are
willing to help new factions with resources, advice. Recently there have
been several players joining the game. Imo a good place to start learning
using Atlantis.

The political situation: Some would say there is a dominant alliance in
the world, others wouldn't agree. :-)

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