Comments on: A Tale in the Desert Live

A Tale in the Desert Live

thanotopsis — Tue, 25 Feb 2003 09:07:11 -0800

The thinking man's MMOG is now live and accepting subscriptions. Someone on mefi noticed this game in development last July, but very little attention was given to it at that time. What has evolved in the game is an interesting social experiment, rather than your typical hack and slash Massive Multiplayer game. Many have equated it to Sims Online, but whereas that game appears to have failed to result in anything that doesn't smell of pig excrement, this title appears to have a soul. In fact, it's garnished its first review since opening on Feb 15th (shameless self-linking).

By: Inkslinger

Inkslinger — Tue, 25 Feb 2003 09:30:19 -0800

It may not be a full review, but Greg Costikyan had some good things to say about ATiTD last week. I have to admit that I'm intrigued by the cooperative nature of the game, and by its goal structure. I'm just too busy living my own mundane life to spend hours online growing flax and making bricks.

By: Pinwheel

Pinwheel — Tue, 25 Feb 2003 09:56:29 -0800

No, this is the thinking man's MMOG.

By: mrmcsurly

mrmcsurly — Tue, 25 Feb 2003 10:16:57 -0800

"In fact, it's garnished its first review since opening on Feb 15th ..." Heh. "Garnished." Garnered? I love inadvertent typos.

By: thanotopsis

thanotopsis — Tue, 25 Feb 2003 10:24:40 -0800

Garnered? I love inadvertent typos. I actually speak that way. My wife, being a former copy editor, loves to just sit and listen, then spend the next 20 minutes making fun of my creative usage of the language. Yes, it's a good marriage...

By: titboy

titboy — Tue, 25 Feb 2003 10:45:08 -0800

My favourite MMOG is still Subspace, after all these years.

By: Dillenger69

Dillenger69 — Tue, 25 Feb 2003 11:37:41 -0800

I'm waiting for uru. THAT is a thinking game.

By: thekorruptor

thekorruptor — Tue, 25 Feb 2003 12:30:07 -0800

Why can't a 'thinking man's' game have fighting in it?

By: KiloHeavy

KiloHeavy — Tue, 25 Feb 2003 13:30:11 -0800

Eve has my attention. If I can't kill you, it's not fun--but in a persistent game universe of over 5000 solar systems shared concurrently by a target 100,000 players, it promises to be a lot more complex, as well. A player-based economy (buy low, sell high, complete with bid/ask prices and brokers) combined with intricate research and manufacturing appeals to the cerebral player. Drug smuggling, piracy, 100% player-vs-player combat possible in all areas of the game appeal to the more ... well, violent player. Oh, yeah, and for you goodie-two-shoes players, you can also join and work for the various police factions in the game. End of March launch date, in final beta now. Get you some.

By: ODiV

ODiV — Tue, 25 Feb 2003 15:16:47 -0800

titboy: been awhile since I've played subspace. Thanks for reminding me about it.

By: dejah420

dejah420 — Tue, 25 Feb 2003 18:14:59 -0800

I was one of the early beta testers for ATITD, and I got bored quickly once the chariots were removed and getting around became such a pain in the pyramid. I really loved GNE, but I think that's because the people were so cool. I've been thinking about firing up the old MUD and MOO clients and going and playing with some of them again.

By: stavrosthewonderchicken

stavrosthewonderchicken — Wed, 26 Feb 2003 00:07:48 -0800

One should note that our very own (but not much seen in these parts for a good long time) sylloge is one of the people behind the worryingly fun (at least in alpha) Game Never Ending.

By: Orange Goblin

Orange Goblin — Wed, 26 Feb 2003 04:42:09 -0800

This looks interesting, but you need broadband to sign up...

By: LordMcD

LordMcD — Wed, 26 Feb 2003 09:55:52 -0800

atitd - this must be the UNIX daemon that serves tits to users. Nice - and it's even multiplayer!

By: ODiV

ODiV — Wed, 26 Feb 2003 11:53:21 -0800

I've been playing for a bit and it seems okay. Anyone want to start a mefi guild? (though I probably won't play past the 24 hour free period)

By: lnicole

lnicole — Wed, 26 Feb 2003 15:53:08 -0800

Somewhat off-topic: Has anyone else signed up to beta test Eve and received confirmation or anything? I'm in signup purgatory and have received no e-mails about status. I'm anxious to play. I'm anxious for the next phase of GNE, too. =)

By: lnicole

lnicole — Wed, 26 Feb 2003 15:59:46 -0800

Oops... answer's on their site in the forums. I'll just pretend that last comment of mine didn't happen.