free online text-based game...

Mozenwrathe · 06-04-2006, 02:15 AM

http://www.ironrealms.com/
looks more than interesting enough.
based almost purely from donations by their fanbase apparently. I looked through one of the game sections, and their available races alone was massive. given that it IS text-based, it makes it easier to allow and disallow for variances. still, everyone should at least take a peek at this page to see what creativity can look like. I thought it was more than impressive, personally.

TheCrimsomBlade · 06-04-2006, 08:34 AM

This looks like a game Larry and a number of others from Ironworks would really get into. I red a number of the forum entries, well alot of them and these people really love this game. I may try my hand later this summer.

Ivelliis · 06-04-2006, 08:55 AM

I must say that looks pretty good. I used to play a text-based MMORPG, DragonRealms which was really great (if I was a bit of a noob roleplayer *grin*).

I'll definatly take a look at this. Roleplaying is ok on WoW, but a bit uncommon.

If any IW-ers fancy playing I'd give this a bash, just need to know which world to play on.

shamrock_uk · 06-04-2006, 10:25 AM

It does sound interesting, but I'm curious as to how it works.

Is this like those ancient BSD games..."you are standing in a valley facing West. To your East lies a shaded copse..." in which case how can you do it as a MMORPG? Isn't in inherently a turn-based single-player format?

But yeah, looks interesting. Might check it out in a couple of weeks!

timothy trotter · 06-05-2006, 02:46 AM

sounds like a game, anciend domains of mystery i used to play. ADOM for short. it was awsome!

Harkoliar · 06-05-2006, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mozenwrathe:
http://www.ironrealms.com/
looks more than interesting enough.
based almost purely from donations by their fanbase apparently. I looked through one of the game sections, and their available races alone was massive. given that it IS text-based, it makes it easier to allow and disallow for variances. still, everyone should at least take a peek at this page to see what creativity can look like. I thought it was more than impressive, personally.

looks good.. only a tiny problem. i cant seem to play it.. all i get is a blank screen everytime i try to play the game. any suggestions?

shamrock_uk · 06-05-2006, 01:07 PM

Yes, you need to click the little link that says "alternative ways to play" and download one of the clients. There appears to be versions for all major operating systems.

Edit: To be slightly more helpful, here

Looks like the Windows client isn't free though, but you do get a 30-day trial.

[ 06-05-2006, 02:37 PM: Message edited by: shamrock_uk ]

Harkoliar · 06-07-2006, 01:48 AM

i tried the other worlds which work quite fine with me though [img]smile.gif[/img] so i guess its off for the portal and planes world.

Harkoliar · 06-07-2006, 01:12 PM

i got Achea working for me now

. Is any other people in this game? I am a complete noob here.

Gnarf · 06-08-2006, 05:18 PM

Made a char at Achea. Mhun bard called Merwin. Seems I'm near some Eleusian Gatehouse now, not really knowing what I'm doing [img]smile.gif[/img]

06-04-2006, 02:15 AM	#1
Mozenwrathe Symbol of Cyric Join Date: January 31, 2005 Location: Mississauga (Toronto), Ontario, CANADA Age: 49 Posts: 1,214	http://www.ironrealms.com/ looks more than interesting enough. based almost purely from donations by their fanbase apparently. I looked through one of the game sections, and their available races alone was massive. given that it IS text-based, it makes it easier to allow and disallow for variances. still, everyone should at least take a peek at this page to see what creativity can look like. I thought it was more than impressive, personally. __________________ There are no paths to power which are not fraught with confrontation. No matter the battle, a lesson must be won. In the end, the path shall fade into nothingness for the one walking it, but may go on for eternity for those whom choose to follow. One must know their own footsteps before taking that first step, or instead of choosing your battles, your battles will choose you.

06-04-2006, 08:34 AM	#2
TheCrimsomBlade Lord Ao Join Date: August 25, 2001 Location: Winchester ,Virginia , United States Age: 72 Posts: 2,081	This looks like a game Larry and a number of others from Ironworks would really get into. I red a number of the forum entries, well alot of them and these people really love this game. I may try my hand later this summer. __________________ Remember these are just games so don't get too upset when you get your ass handed to you in a hat box

06-04-2006, 08:55 AM	#3
Ivelliis Gold Dragon Join Date: August 6, 2004 Location: North East England Age: 35 Posts: 2,561	I must say that looks pretty good. I used to play a text-based MMORPG, DragonRealms which was really great (if I was a bit of a noob roleplayer grin). I'll definatly take a look at this. Roleplaying is ok on WoW, but a bit uncommon. If any IW-ers fancy playing I'd give this a bash, just need to know which world to play on. __________________

06-05-2006, 02:46 AM	#5
timothy trotter Drizzt Do'Urden Join Date: December 29, 2004 Location: south australia Age: 43 Posts: 603	sounds like a game, anciend domains of mystery i used to play. ADOM for short. it was awsome! __________________ Nobody expects the Spanish inquisition!<br />You will stay in the comfy chair until lunchtime, with only a cup of coffee at 11!

06-07-2006, 01:48 AM	#8
Harkoliar Jack Burton Join Date: March 21, 2001 Location: Philippines, but now Harbor City Sydney Age: 42 Posts: 5,556	i tried the other worlds which work quite fine with me though [img]smile.gif[/img] so i guess its off for the portal and planes world. __________________ Catch me if you can..

06-04-2006, 10:25 AM	#4
shamrock_uk Dracolich Join Date: January 24, 2004 Location: UK Age: 42 Posts: 3,092	It does sound interesting, but I'm curious as to how it works. Is this like those ancient BSD games..."you are standing in a valley facing West. To your East lies a shaded copse..." in which case how can you do it as a MMORPG? Isn't in inherently a turn-based single-player format? But yeah, looks interesting. Might check it out in a couple of weeks!

06-05-2006, 01:07 PM	#7
shamrock_uk Dracolich Join Date: January 24, 2004 Location: UK Age: 42 Posts: 3,092	Yes, you need to click the little link that says "alternative ways to play" and download one of the clients. There appears to be versions for all major operating systems. Edit: To be slightly more helpful, here Looks like the Windows client isn't free though, but you do get a 30-day trial. [ 06-05-2006, 02:37 PM: Message edited by: shamrock_uk ]

06-07-2006, 01:12 PM	#9
Harkoliar Jack Burton Join Date: March 21, 2001 Location: Philippines, but now Harbor City Sydney Age: 42 Posts: 5,556	i got Achea working for me now . Is any other people in this game? I am a complete noob here. __________________ Catch me if you can..

06-08-2006, 05:18 PM	#10
Gnarf Emerald Dragon Join Date: February 6, 2003 Location: Norway Age: 39 Posts: 928	Made a char at Achea. Mhun bard called Merwin. Seems I'm near some Eleusian Gatehouse now, not really knowing what I'm doing [img]smile.gif[/img] __________________ I want a hippo.

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