| Aetolia is a game played entirely online through a 'telnet' connection, which is merely a method of connecting to another computer. It is an extraordinarily rich world, where you take on the role of a character and make your own path in your virtual life. You'll be frequently interacting with other, real people who are also playing.
The setting for Aetolia is a sort of combination ancient Greek/Roman and Medieval setting, with lots of Gods and magic thrown in. There are involved and complicated creation myths, and the opportunity for players to make history through heroic or especially dramatic actions.
One of the first questions people often ask is, "Why are there no graphics?" The answer is that while perhaps someday the technology will exist to rival your imagination, it doesn't yet, and won't for a long time. Yes, there are some very large graphical online games, but none of them can even approach Aetolia in terms of depth. A similar comparison can be made books and movies. When was the last time you saw a movie that could approach the depth of a good novel?
The thing to keep in mind when logging in for the first time is not to get discouraged. If you've never played a game like this before, it will probably seem alien and overwhelming at first. But don't worry, within a short amount of time, you'll be used to it, and you will begin to have no problem keeping up with the pace of things. After awhile, you'll see the world in your mind's eye, and you'll have to remind yourself that there aren't any graphics!
Below is a short introduction to interacting with the game environment. If you've never played a multiplayer text game before, you will benefit.
Think of the world as composed of three main types of things: |
