Английская Википедия:Earthwood (game)

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Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:Infobox game Шаблон:Italic titleEarthwood is a closed-ended, computer moderated, play-by-mail (PBM) fantasy wargame.

History and development

Earthwood was a fantasy wargame published by Game Systems Inc. (GSI).[1] GSI's Bill Feild and Peter Stassun introduced it as their first game when opening on April 1, 1981.[2] The game was closed-ended and computer moderated.[3]

By 1988, Game Systems Inc. created a new version of the game called Earthwood-Sea Kings due to the popularity of Earthwood.[4]

Gameplay

Each game has 25 players who roleplay three types of characters: 16 kings, five warriors and four magicians.[1] Kings rule cities populated with one of various fantasy races such as elves and dwarves.[1] Players can encounter up to 12 types of non-player characters in the game, to fight, interact, and enlist as party members.[5] Economics was not a significant part of the game.[6] Diplomacy was a key part of gameplay, with reviewer DeAnn Iwan stating it involved "intense diplomacy".[3]

The purpose of the game was to conquer all the game's cities. This could also be done with allies.[1] Games could last 30–40 turns.[5]

Reception

Nicky Palmer reviewed the game in a 1985 issue of Flagship.[5] He recommended the game, highlighting its diplomatic aspects.[5]

Stewart Wieck reviewed Sea Kings in a 1988 issue of White Wolf. He called it "a very enjoyable game", rating it a 5 of 10 points for Strategy, 7 points for Materials and Diplomacy, 8 for Moderation, and 7 points overall.[4]

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