If you like Gladiator you'll love this (free, pbem, rpg, combat)

From: mylifemyway@juno.com (The Badger)

Date: Thu, 30 Aug 2001 09:13:21 +0000

Step onto the sands, draw your weapon and enter the gladitorial world
of Mystic Arena where you'll find all of the attitude of a professional
wrestler wrapped up with a selection of large, extremely sharp weapons!

The GWNL (Great Wild Northern League) is currently searching out new,
fresh roleplaying talent to join it's league.  The GWNL is housed in the
city of Northtown, it's arena being a huge draw for the local community.
Here, some of the finest warriors have assembled for gladitorial style
combat to compete for the ultimate prize, the GWNL Heavyweight Title.  The
GWNL is essentially a "real time" setting. No futuristic twists and turns,
or ancient civilization revistited. Here, we're trying to stay true to the
origins of Mystic Arena, which is a lot like professional wrestling, only
with large, extremely sharp weapons. The main reason we're here, the crux
of the game, is of course roleplaying. Interaction with other characters is
essential to the game and the flow of any good league.

Visit our website for more information about the league and how to
create your character!   http://embark.to/thegwnl