Atlantrix
| Publishers | Battle-Magic Gaming |
|---|---|
| Years active | 1984 to unknown |
| Genres | play-by-mail, fantasy |
| Languages | English |
| Playing time | unlimited |
| Materials required | Instructions, order sheets, turn results, paper, pencil |
| Media type | Play-by-mail or email |
Atlantrix is a fantasy roleplaying, play-by-mail game. First published by Atlantrix in 1984, it was later published by Battle-Magic Gaming.
History and development[edit]
Atlantrix is a fantasy roleplaying, play-by-mail game.[1] It was hand-moderated,[2] and open-ended.[3] First published in 1984,[3] in 1986, Atlantrix published the game,[4] and as of 1990, the publisher was Battle-Magic Gaming.[2]
Gameplay[edit]
The game's setting is a city called Atlantrix situated on an island.[2] Gameplay starts with customizable characters of little experience, skill, money, and energy with some basic equipment.[2] Character traits included Accuracy, Balance and Coordination, Intelligence, Social Appeal, Speed, Strength, and Timing and Reaction.[5]
Dueling is central to advancement.[2] Although everyone starts as a fighter, magic user classes are available as players rise in stature.[1] Besides city exploration, dungeons and caves are available to players.[1]
Reception[edit]
In 1986, Atlantrix tied for 10th place in Paper Mayhem's Best PBM Game of 1986 list.[4][a] Robert Woodard reviewed the game in a 1996 issue of Paper Mayhem, noting that of the PBM games he played in the previous seven years, "Atlantra is one of the best".[6]
See also[edit]
Notes[edit]
- ^ The other games tied for 10th place were Ad Astra, Beyond the Stellar Empire, Empyrean Challenge, and First World. Atlantrix's listed publisher was Atlantrix.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c Mills 1990. pp. 18–19.
- ^ a b c d e Mills 1990. p. 18.
- ^ a b Battle-Magic Gaming 1990. p. 22.
- ^ a b c Editors 1986. p. 4.
- ^ Craig 1990. p. 8.
- ^ Woodard 1996. p. 10.
Bibliography[edit]
- Mills, Craig (July–August 1990). "From the Turtle's Back - Atlantrix". American Gamer. No. 1. pp. 18–22.
- Mills, Craig (July–August 1990). "Passing the Flame - Atlantrix". American Gamer. No. 1. pp. 23–25.
- Battle-Magic Gaming [Ad] (July–August 1990). "Atlantrix". American Gamer. No. 1. p. 22.
- Editors (September–October 1986). "Best PBM Game of 1986". Paper Mayhem. No. 20. p. 4.
- Woodard, Robert R. (November–December 1996). "Atlantrix: 20 Turns in the Life of Magni Thorson". Paper Mayhem. No. 81. pp. 8–10.