magsec4 Posted March 18, 2007 Share Posted March 18, 2007 I was just wondering if anyone still plays them... I'm kind of developing my own text-based MMORPG as something to do in my spare time (because I've always wanted to put my knowledge of PHP to better use than just making a news script for my website)... My game is almost ready for a public beta test, but I'm wondering if I should still continue developing it, because it might not be worth it if nobody would want to play. In case anyone's wondering, gameplay will be similar to OGame (if you've ever played that) except players will be get to run their own medieval fantasy cities, build up armies, fight other cities, etc... Reply back if you play text-based MMORPGs (or if you don't and still want to chat) and why :) . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragen Posted March 18, 2007 Share Posted March 18, 2007 Moving the thread to Video Games forum. Thanks Venomai for this super sig and Kwimbob for the awesome avatar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Continuum Posted March 18, 2007 Share Posted March 18, 2007 Pssst, they're called MUDs. And I do occasionally, Aetolia. One of IronRealm's fine games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrington Posted March 18, 2007 Share Posted March 18, 2007 I used to be heavily into a couple of text based games a few years ago, but I don't think they exist anymore. Planterian & Imperial Conflict Anyone else play those? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
____ Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 Playing Travian and Arenascape right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLancer Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 DragonMud (mud: multi-user-dungeon) :oops: I played that as a kid when I barely knew anything about computers (no graphical user interface either back then). That game probably doesn't exist anymore. Pure text based RPG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevepole Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 I personly hate text based games. I need a visual to keep my attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biox Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 Slightly OT.. I was reading a book on the history of video games recently and it inspired me to get out the old emu with Zork I on it.. what a perfect game, if you added a graphical front-end to it and extended the map a helluva lot, you'd have an RPG every bit as comparable to a new game of the same genre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korla Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 Pssst, they're called MUDs No, as someone pointed out that would be a multi-user-dungeon. A too narrow definition of a text-based MMORPG. Playing Travian and Arenascape right now. Ditto, your game sounds like travian, go to travian.com if you want some inspiration (it's a great game aswell) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Continuum Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 Multi User Dimension, Multi User Dungeon, Multi User Domain, aka MMORPG (massive multiplayer online roleplaying game) but on a smaller scale. Usually textbased although a few have graphics and/or sounds. Many MUDs have built in themes. UD pwns your soul. :P Besides, IronRealms is basically the God of "text-based MMORPG"s, and they call their games MUDs. So more proof there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam_ross0 Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 I like text based...I prefer Graphical MUDs though..I know one that plays just like a text based with Gr4ff1x..but..it's been down for a while. Supposed to be up by the end of the month though : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwarfdude3 Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 Urban Dead rules. I also like nationstates if that counts... http://www.urbandead.com http://www.nationstates.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zonorhc Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 Does play by post Dungeons and Dragons count? Because I do that all the time. Varrock Library: Shattered Sky | Silent Thunder | The Emperor's FinestAstri @ MythWeavers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tru_vampire0 Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 Sometimes when I'm bored with RuneScape, which rarely happens, I play ArenaScape or Kingdom of Loathing. But then I get bored with those even faster and go back to RS. :D When I Have It, It's the World's. When I Don't Have It, The World Is Mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebelAssassin Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 Urban Dead rules. I also liek nationstates if that counts... http://www.urbandead.com awsome game, havnt played it in months though www.PETAkillsanimals.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsavi Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 I never seriously played any text-based mmorpgs, I'm from the new generation that doesn't like 'em. We need graphics to keep our attention, as someone said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsavi Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 I never really played text-based mmorpgs seriously, and I don't really like 'em anyway. I'm form the new generation that needs graphics to keep our attention, and they better be good ones at that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hab3k Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 I think Arena Scape is of that kind, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Striker6 Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 Has anybody played battlemaster? http://battlemaster.org/ Really good game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Umega Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 I used to play a lot of web-browser games before I found Runescape. My favourite one (and probably the only game I was actually good at) was called Dragon Soldier. I doubt it exists now. No longer playing Runescape, I caught the WoW bug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiriyama Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 Well I play Tribal Wars which is in essence a text based game. But I'm getting real annoyed at it. Denizen of Darkness| PSN= sworddude198 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwrm22 Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 im playing legend arena :) ^^ click my sig for my lesser ranging guide ^^jwrm22: 4816th > 99 cooking 100% f2p !1172 total! + 140mil in items.i dont play anymore... i think rs is ruined Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Umega Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 im playing legend arena :) Wow, that's still around? I used to play it a few years back. :P No longer playing Runescape, I caught the WoW bug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sycosis5 Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 KINGDOM OF LOATHING FTW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armybuilder Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 i play 3 atm lords of legend travian and tribal wars [spoiler=Clans]Current Events Leader of Tal Shiar AllianceCurrent Raid Leader of Wilderness GuardiansCurrent Old School Power Ranger of Team Power RangersCurrent Member of Clan EuropeEx Member of Team Dark Legacy (R.I.P)Ex Paladin of Old Age Militos DeciEx Leader of New Age Militos DeciEx Early Veteran of Pk Masters (R.I.P) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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