Online Text Games

Part two of a two part article filled with unusual & humourous epitaphs from around the world.

Sep 18, 2006 - Dina Ely

Part one of a two part article filled with unusual & humourous epitaphs from around the world.

Sep 18, 2006 - Dina Ely

A brief overview of various world religions and their beliefs in the afterlife.

Sep 17, 2006 - Dina Ely

A brief history of Mexican death customs & festivals from ancient times to present day.

Sep 17, 2006 - Dina Ely

The history and mythology of "Dudleytown," a ghost town on the outskirts of Cornwall, CT. Labeled "the scariest place on earth," Dudleytown's tale is one of curses, hauntings, poltergeists, demons, destruction, and death.

Aug 25, 2006 - Dina Ely

Ghosts aren't just restricted to cemeteries and haunted houses. Reports of hauntings are made from all manner of public places, including restaurants and hotels. Paranormal buffs will enjoy a stay in any of these hotels, each sporting a ghost or two, or more!

Aug 25, 2006 - Dina Ely

Several vignettes dealing with the sad--and occasionally spooky--stories of beloved pets returning from their graves to visit their bereaved owners one last time.

Aug 25, 2006 - Dina Ely

The history & chilling tales of the terror at Bobby Mackey's Music World, considered by some to be the most haunted place in America, and widely recognised as a spot of tremendous ghost and poltergeist activity.

Aug 25, 2006 - Dina Ely

A collection of lesser-known terms and concepts relating to the paranormal, parapsychology, and parascience. Includes phone calls from the dead, deathbed visions, kachinas and more.

Aug 25, 2006 - Dina Ely

Personal account of two teenage girls in a world that fosters low self-esteem and negative self-image.

Apr 3, 2006 - Dina Ely

An announcement of the most recent addition to my family, and the inspiration behind her name.

Feb 8, 2006 - Dina Ely

A brief exploration of foodstuffs in MU*s, and how they enhance--or detract from--a game's atmosphere.

Dec 19, 2001 - Dina Ely

A few idle ideas for MU* promotion, dreamed up after a visit to the pub, in a few lazy afternoon hours.

Nov 14, 2001 - Dina Ely

A brief exploration of the value of hack n' slash, violence-oriented & PK games as tools to improve your sanity, and reduce your stress level!

Nov 3, 2001 - Dina Ely

An overview of two horror & dark fantasy themed MUDs, just in time for Halloween!

Sep 30, 2001 - Dina Ely

Dina Ely interviews the administration of the high-profile MU**s "Reflections of the Wheel," "Realms of Despair," and the "Online Gaming Resource MUSH" about the history of their games.

Aug 30, 2001 - Dina Ely

Can a text-based game survive the present, and advance to the future, without the foundation of a past? A look into how history--or lack thereof--affects a game's atmosphere.

Jul 17, 2001 - Dina Ely

An overview of the results from a recent informal survey of 196 MU* players, which gathered basic demographic information about just who makes up the MU* community.

Jun 20, 2001 - Dina Ely

An exploration of vampirism in MUDs, and its genesis in modern-day vampire lore and love.

May 14, 2001 - Dina Ely

A short essay on psionicism, its application in games, and its general intrigue.

Apr 27, 2001 - Dina Ely

Which characters would you nominate for "best character," if an Oscar equivalent existed for the MU* world? The author details the characters she's enjoyed roleplaying with through the years.

Mar 23, 2001 - Dina Ely

All about of Furscape, a Science Fiction, furry-themed roleplaying game.

Feb 28, 2001 - Dina Ely

About the author's (Dina Ely) passion for games & MUDs, and how Computers & the Internet revolutionised her gaming experience.

Jan 22, 2001 - Dina Ely

Presenting a list of the top 10 must-play MU*s to help you kill time & unwind over the holidays and holiday breaks, 2000.

Dec 17, 2000 - Dina Ely

Dina's holiday-inspired Christmas Wishlist and Top 10 Reasons for Giving Thanks for MU*s and Online Multiuser Text Games. Part 2 of 2.

Dec 5, 2000 - Dina Ely

Dina's holiday-inspired Christmas Wishlist and Top 10 Reasons for Giving Thanks for MU*s and Online Multiuser Text Games.

Dec 5, 2000 - Dina Ely

A review of the semi-historical low-fantasy MUX "Games of Intrigue," set in the early 15th century, European Renaissance.

Nov 8, 2000 - Dina Ely

Part three of a three-part article discussing options for advertising and promoting your game on the WWW.

Oct 7, 2000 - Dina Ely

Part two of a three-part article discussing options for advertising and promoting your game on the WWW.

Sep 30, 2000 - Dina Ely

Part one of a three-part article discussing options for advertising and promoting your game on the WWW.

Sep 23, 2000 - Dina Ely

Medievia offers nearly un-matched attention to new players and inexperienced gamers. This article deals with some of the opportunities this game presents for learning and exploration.

Aug 21, 2000 - Dina Ely

A review of the brutal adult-oriented MUD "Fallout," a great place if you get your jollies with Science Fiction and hack n' slash.

Jul 15, 2000 - Dina Ely

Every wondered why there are so few good Science Fiction text games on the 'net? This article explores the reasons behind this puzzling trend. Part two of two.

Jun 15, 2000 - Dina Ely

Every wondered why there are so few good Science Fiction text games on the 'net? This article explores the reasons behind this puzzling trend. Part one of two.

Jun 1, 2000 - Dina Ely

All about Avalon, one of the oldest and most established online multiplayer text games on the Internet.

May 12, 2000 - Dina Ely