RipperX Plays in the Sandbox

RipperX is at it again with his latest introductory video. This time, Ripper takes a look at the non-combat sandbox MMO, A Tale in the Desert. Watch Ripper's first steps in Ancient Egypt and listen to his thoughts about his initial experiences in A Tale in the Desert.

Version 5 Launches

A Tale in the Desert V has officially launched. ATitD IV is now closed and the era of Pharaoh Sami has begun. With Sami's election as pharaoh, new player-invented technologies will be the highlight. New technologies include Foraging, Aquaculture and Molecular Balance. Players will also have an ultra-sophisticated new fishing simulation.

New Version Coming August 7th

eGenesis has announced that A Tale in the Desert V will officially launch on August 7, 2010. The fifth version of the game will feature new systems as well as welcome back one golden oldie.

Coming to a Close

Developer eGenesis has announced the imminent end to A Tale in the Desert IV with A Tale in the Desert V looming on the horizon. As the game as it is currently played comes to a close, players will have the ultimate choice to make: Who will become pharaoh for ATitD V?

ATitD Review

MMORPG.com's Adam Tingle writes this review of the game that has gone through many tellings, but still retains its true sandbox nature, A Tale in the Desert.

A Walk Through the Desert

MMORPG.com staff writer Bill Murphy recently took a walk across the sands of Egypt with A Tale in the Desert Community Manager Staci Krause. While there, he took in some of the sights of one of the genre's only non-combat MMOs.

Player Driven Server Launches Feb. 20

A Tale in the Desert, an MMO by eGenesis that eschews the typical combat focus of MMOG's for a more social, economic and even legal theme, will be getting a new server on February 20th that further enhances players' ability to control the game world. A Tale in the Desert is set in Egypt, and the new server will allow for players to essentially build the world from scratch.

Body Discipline Guide, Part II

In the second half of a guide to the Body Discipline in A Tale in the Desert II, Correspondent Clarence Krueger II, talks about how to do safaris and more.

Looking at the Body Discipline

MMORPG.com A Tale in the Desert Correspondent Clarence Krueger II writes this look at the body discipline in this unique indy MMO.

Architect Discipline

MMORPG.com Managing Editor Jon Wood updates the official staff blog with some of this own thoughts on the microtransactions / F2P controversy.

Disciplines and Tests

MMORPG.com A Tale in the Desert Correspondent Clarence Krueger II writes this look at the different disciplines and tests in the unique Egypt-based MMO.

Monuments

MMORPG.com A Tale In The Desert Correspondent Clarence Krueger II writes this look at monuments in the unique player-oriented MMO.

The Story of Tale Four

A Tale in the Desert is currently in its fourth tale. MMORPG.com ATitD Correspondent Clarence Krueger II writes this overview of the story as it has unfolded to date.

Myrmecology Mini-Game

The folks at A Tale in the Desert have announced the addition of a new technology mini-game revolving around the world of ants.

A Tale in the Desert IV Open Beta

The folks at A Tale in the Desert have announced that the forth incarnation of the game, A Tale in the Desert IV, will begin open beta testing on December 6th.

Newsletter, Issue #5

Andrew Tepper of A Tale in the Desert III has sent out a brand new newsletter to fans and subscribers of the game.

Welcome Back Weekend

The MMOG, A Tale in the Desert 3 is holding a special "Welcome Back Weekend" from October 27th, running until October 29th. Players who used to play the game are being invited to try the game again with no credit card required.

"My Tale" Writing Contest

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