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]
Gameplayedit
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]
Receptionedit
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]
Webber, David (March–April 1987). "Inside Game Systems, Inc". Paper Mayhem. No. 23. p. 30.
Further readingedit
Iwan, DeAnn (May–June 1986). "From the Scrolls of the Strategists' Guild: What Every New Monarch in Earthwood Should Know". Paper Mayhem. No. 18. pp. 23, 26.
Willis, Larry (January–February 1985). "Earth Wood". Paper Mayhem. No. 10. p. 28.
January 01, 1970
earthwood, game, earthwood, closed, ended, computer, moderated, play, mail, fantasy, wargame, earthwooddesignersbill, feild, peter, stassunpublishersgame, systems, games, years, activeapril, 1981, unknowngenresfantasy, wargamelanguagesenglishplayers25playing, . Earthwood is a closed ended computer moderated play by mail PBM fantasy wargame EarthwoodDesignersBill Feild Peter StassunPublishersGame Systems Inc US KJC Games UK Years activeApril 1 1981 to unknownGenresfantasy wargameLanguagesEnglishPlayers25Playing timeFixedMaterials requiredInstructions order sheets turn results paper pencilMedia typePlay by mail Contents 1 History and development 2 Gameplay 3 Reception 4 See also 5 References 6 Bibliography 7 Further readingHistory and development editEarthwood 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 editEach 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 editNicky 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 See also editList of play by mail gamesReferences edit a b c d Palmer 1985 p 13 Webber 1981 p 30 a b Iawn 1986 p 45 a b Wieck 1988 p 53 a b c d Palmer 1985 p 14 McLain 1983 p 28 Bibliography editEditors February March 1990 Fantasy Realms of Play by Mail Earthwood Original White Wolf No 19 p 48 Iwan DeAnn July August 1986 From the Scrolls of the Strategist s Guild Who is Really Strongest in Earthwood Paper Mayhem No 19 pp 45 46 McLain Bob November December 1983 Gamealog Earthwood PBM Universal No 1 p 28 Palmer Nicky Autumn 1985 Earthwood The Fantasy Wargame Flagship No 8 pp 13 15 Wieck Stewart 1988 The PBM Reviews Earthwood Sea Kings White Wolf No 10 pp 53 54 Webber David March April 1987 Inside Game Systems Inc Paper Mayhem No 23 p 30 Further reading editIwan DeAnn May June 1986 From the Scrolls of the Strategists Guild What Every New Monarch in Earthwood Should Know Paper Mayhem No 18 pp 23 26 Willis Larry January February 1985 Earth Wood Paper Mayhem No 10 p 28 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Earthwood game amp oldid 1192750745, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
