Excalibur !

A Play by Email wargames campaign set in the Dark Ages.

 

Setting: Britain in the Dark Ages, nominally in 510AD.

 

The campaign set date is purely nominal. It encompasses characters from the 6th century in general, some of whom, weren't yet born in 510, but are around in this version of alternate history. The social/political setting is somewhere between John Morriss' Age of Arthur, and less romantic modern Anglicist views. Demographically, following current archaeological trends, I take the view that traditional estimates of the population of Britain at this time have drastically understated reality.

 

All that said, at the end of the day, this is a game, not a historical re-enactment. So, once it begins... anything can happen.

 

Format: Game turn Options.

 

The intention is to turn this over fortnightly, and entirely by Email, viz:

1. The Gamemaster sends the players a Situation Report.

2. Players make any enquiries necessary, then respond within 7 days.

3. The Gamemaster work out what happens and compile the next Sit. Rep within 7 days further.

 

There will be four game turns per year. In each one, you simply respond to the situation report on the appropriate form. In the Winter turn, you also set tax rates for each county you control and make a choice of background Military and Socio-economic policy.

 

The current game is now full, but anyone who wishes to register an interest in forthcoming games can do so by going to Registeration.

D.B.M. Jan 2001

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