Monday, May 15, 2006

Torn City

I've just signed up for something called 'Torn City' (www.torncity.com) It's an online game - kinda like Grand Theft Auto except there's no graphics - it's done like an old fashioned role play game:

You enter the room - a large ginger cat is purring whilst being stroked by an old man sitting on a seat by the fire. There is a clock and a large cactus in a pot by the single window. What do you do?

> Say "hello"

I'm sorry you can't do that

> Walk forwards

I'm sorry you can't do that

> Construct a sling from leg hair

You construct a sling from your leg hair. It stings for a moment...etc...

Well, not quite but... you get the idea! So I'd really like it if you went and joined up on torn city. Eventually once we've all trained and got jobs and big, expensive weapons and done enough crimes and all bought mansions and joined a crime faction together we will take over the entire city and proclaim the freedom and truth of the gospel to one and all!

If you do join let me know! Also, visit www.torncitycentral.com where there is a helpful walkthrough for your first day (to get you started).

And...err...if you don't agree with the idea of Dungeons and Dragons...then this might not be for you...apparently it's pretty addictive. But don't worry - if you need to talk to someone about it I'll be online playing it all night long so give me a shout!

9 comments:

Glyn Harries said...

I don't get it. I've used up all my money at the gym and buying a hammer. I'm a bag boy at a grocers. And I live in a shack.

Now I don't seem to be able to do anything as I don't have the nerve, energy, money, crime experience or endurance to actually achieve anything in this game.

Am I missing something?

Will said...

Guys you are so underselling this game. It is awesome. It is the future. Glyn you're probably right - at the start you can only play for about 10 minutes at a time - as you progress there will be more to do. It's an elaborate ploy to lull you into a false sense of security - for you to believe that the game is surely harmless - but its not - as you will surely discover - arggh my life...

Matt like your evangelistic approach - totally justifies the game - I love it. Needs a little thought but I think it could be done - about 65,000 who play it I think.

Matt Leeder said...

Glyn - your energy and 'nerve' gradually rebuilds in real time. It's quite good fun once you get going...

Has anyone else joined up yet?

(I work in a casino by the way... keepin' it morally astute all the way!)

Tim said...

As a matter of fact, I followed your link and signed up for the game. I and my family would like to thank you for one more addiction in my life. !!!

Heather's place said...

You are all sad, sad men. You should get a proper hobby like reading blogs or uploading to Flickr.com

Those of you who are new to the game should warn your family when you are talking about real life and when you are discussing the game with other sad, sad men.

I assume my husband and Wilbert play this game. If not they both have secret identities and are leading very naughty double lives.

Remember - it's not real - it's a game.

Will said...

Quick run for lads - we've been uncovered...

Anonymous said...

Torn City Is A Really Cool Game To Play

here Are some Helpful Websites
http://www.torncitycomplete.com/
http://www.torncitynoobs.com/
http://torncitytalk.proboards58.com
http://www.torncitywiki.com/index.php/Torn_City_Wiki

If You Want To Join Torn City
Use This Link http://www.torncity.com/register.php?a=151

if you need any help
Just ask

My Game Name In Torn City Is
VampireMage [62960]

Anonymous said...

The Game is awesome if any1 needs a faction apply to mine.. ID [440851] 30+ nerve only tho for money trains ;)

Anonymous said...

if you need training i can really make you level up fast , some of my work 744043 ,704405,744104 and they all got 25/25 nerve bars, mail me your user name and password and I'll train you donavan_17@hotmail.com, and make sure to put torn city in the subject so that i won't delete your mail.