New: Hero Theory (free, open-ended, www, human, fantasy, modern, rpg, abstract) From: lindahl@pbm.com (Greg Lindahl) Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2002 20:13:30 +0000 Name: Hero Theory Costs: people pay to play these games? Contact: dudelove71@hotmail.com URL: http://www.geocities.com/eviljenga/herotheory/ Frequency: once per week Type: fantasy/horror EEmail: wall_of_jericho@yahoo.com Last-Update: 2002Jan28 Keywords: free, open-ended, www, human, fantasy, modern, rpg, abstract Description: Hero Theory is a game set in the not too distant future of an alternate universe. Humanity has 'killed' the planet, causing the formerly hidden species' to come forth in an effort to restore it. They have succeeded in doing so, but the result of this is a clash of cultures. Prejudices range from the small villages, to the towering cities. A whole new breed of racism is born. Feeding off of the hatred above, the forces of Hell send three warriors to earth to finally claim a set of relics which can unite the species', as well as give them the power to defend themselves against the hellspawn. These warriors, once human, are the key. Rebellious youth, they control the fate of these relics. Will the players stop them? Will they join the players? Will a whole new type of evil come forth...? Not only is this a game, but it is also a very effective exercise in creativity. To succeed here, you must tap your creative reserves to the fullest. Players both compete, and work together by writing short story pieces, or 'roleplays, aptly named, as the handler does indeed assume the role of their character. The further the story progresses, the more depth it begins to gain. Players will have to weigh their morals, strength of character, contend with things such as racism, oppression, and overwhelming odds. They will learn the strength of believing in one's self, as well as that of the human spirit. Our site isn't 100% complete, but all of the vital information can still be accessed, so give us a quick look-see. [ This is a new entry for the PBM List. You can find the list itself, and instructions for adding games or comments, at http://www.pbm.com/~lindahl/pbm_list/ -- greg ] Referenced By Up