Re: Top Ten Classic PBM Games Of All Time

From: Shadowjack <peladon@peladon.demon.co.uk>

Date: Tue, 10 Aug 1999 00:00:00 +0000

Hi, Kerry.

>I'm curious, what you folks consider the Top Ten Classic PBM Games Of All
>Time?  The games don't have to be currently running anymore.

Oh, boy. This one's gonna be interesting...

>I think I'd have Feudal Lords, Spiral Arm, Starweb, Illuminati, Beyond the
>Stellar Empire, and Tribes of Crane in my list for sure, but am undecided on
>what others.

OK. Purely a personal opinion, here.

Earthwood
Not 'cos it was great, but because it brought a whole load of people
into the hobby.

The Weapon
Because it could never be _played_ the same way twice, never mind won!

Starweb
Because it was one of the best of the collector games.

Delenda Est Carthago
Because, as an RPG, it convinced so many people for so long to part with
so much money for turns.

Starglobe
Because it finally forced me to understand polar co-ordinates and
mapping.

Keys of Medokh
Because it had ( has!) the potential to be one of the best games ever if
only... <BG>

Tribes of Crane
Because it got Judith Proctor interested in PBM ( see Delenda above!)

Vorcon Wars
Despite the fact I never played it, too many people have told me how
good it was.

VGA Planets
The first of the cross-over computer/ PBM games ( although whether it
should be considered a box game on a disk is arguable)

Chess
'Cos it probably got there first!

Diplomacy
'Cos it arguably started PBM as we know it.

and number eleven:
A.N.Other sports game ( United?!) or even Fantasy Football
I don't play them, but a heck of a lot do...

Shall we start arguing now?! <G>
--
'Twas long ago and far away, and besides the wench is dead
                The MK Mouse
                The Ghost from the Coast
                aka Mere, Naive, Ignorant Provincial

References

Top Ten Classic PBM Games Of All Time
"Kerry Harrison (Madhouse USA)" <kerry@madhouseusa.com>
Mon, 09 Aug 1999 00:00:00 +0000