MMORPG.com Latest News https://www.mmorpg.com/ The latest content from MMORPG.com's industry leading editorial team. en-us Tue, 19 Mar 2024 07:49:21 -0000 New Developer Named, Free Open Beta Begins

A new developer has been named for A Tale in the Desert. Pluribus Games has taken over the management of ATITD and a "new journey" will begin on September 11th, 2015. Tale VII is expected to last for approximately 18 months and will begin in ancient Egypt.

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https://www.mmorpg.com/news/new-developer-named-free-open-beta-begins-2000087429 News A Tale in the Desert Catherine Daro https://www.mmorpg.com/news/new-developer-named-free-open-beta-begins-2000087429 MMORPG.com Sun, 30 Aug 2015 10:00:00 -0000
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.

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https://www.mmorpg.com/media/ripperx-plays-in-the-sandbox-2000083278 Media A Tale in the Desert Guest Writer https://www.mmorpg.com/media/ripperx-plays-in-the-sandbox-2000083278 MMORPG.com Tue, 05 Jul 2011 09:00:00 -0000
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.

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https://www.mmorpg.com/news/version-5-launches-2000072401 News A Tale in the Desert Suzie Ford https://www.mmorpg.com/news/version-5-launches-2000072401 MMORPG.com Mon, 09 Aug 2010 09:24:43 -0000
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.

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https://www.mmorpg.com/news/new-version-coming-august-7th-2000072248 News A Tale in the Desert Suzie Ford https://www.mmorpg.com/news/new-version-coming-august-7th-2000072248 MMORPG.com Fri, 16 Jul 2010 09:42:53 -0000
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?

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https://www.mmorpg.com/news/coming-to-a-close-2000072201 News A Tale in the Desert Suzie Ford https://www.mmorpg.com/news/coming-to-a-close-2000072201 MMORPG.com Mon, 12 Jul 2010 08:58:49 -0000
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.

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https://www.mmorpg.com/news/atitd-review-2000071649 News A Tale in the Desert Jon Wood https://www.mmorpg.com/news/atitd-review-2000071649 MMORPG.com Thu, 06 May 2010 10:02:17 -0000
A Tale in the Desert V 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.

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https://www.mmorpg.com/reviews/a-tale-in-the-desert-v-review-2000085397 Reviews A Tale in the Desert Adam Tingle https://www.mmorpg.com/reviews/a-tale-in-the-desert-v-review-2000085397 MMORPG.com Thu, 06 May 2010 09:53:33 -0000
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.

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https://www.mmorpg.com/news/a-walk-through-the-desert-2000071044 News A Tale in the Desert Jon Wood https://www.mmorpg.com/news/a-walk-through-the-desert-2000071044 MMORPG.com Mon, 22 Feb 2010 10:36:59 -0000
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.

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https://www.mmorpg.com/general-articles/a-walk-through-the-desert-2000081940 General Articles A Tale in the Desert William Murphy https://www.mmorpg.com/general-articles/a-walk-through-the-desert-2000081940 MMORPG.com Mon, 22 Feb 2010 08:47:00 -0000
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.

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https://www.mmorpg.com/news/player-driven-server-launches-feb-20-2000070840 News A Tale in the Desert Michael Bitton https://www.mmorpg.com/news/player-driven-server-launches-feb-20-2000070840 MMORPG.com Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:40:30 -0000
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.

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https://www.mmorpg.com/news/body-discipline-guide-part-ii-2000069805 News A Tale in the Desert Dana Massey https://www.mmorpg.com/news/body-discipline-guide-part-ii-2000069805 MMORPG.com Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:23:06 -0000
Body Discipline, Part II

Krueger takes us on a guide of how to master the body discipline in A Tale in the Desert III. This is the second part of a two part article.

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https://www.mmorpg.com/guides/body-discipline-part-ii-2000081446 Guides A Tale in the Desert Clarence Krueger II https://www.mmorpg.com/guides/body-discipline-part-ii-2000081446 MMORPG.com Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:04:07 -0000
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.

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https://www.mmorpg.com/news/looking-at-the-body-discipline-2000069628 News A Tale in the Desert Jon Wood https://www.mmorpg.com/news/looking-at-the-body-discipline-2000069628 MMORPG.com Wed, 02 Sep 2009 09:48:25 -0000
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.

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https://www.mmorpg.com/guides/looking-at-the-body-discipline-2000081377 Guides A Tale in the Desert Clarence Krueger II https://www.mmorpg.com/guides/looking-at-the-body-discipline-2000081377 MMORPG.com Wed, 02 Sep 2009 09:27:28 -0000
Architect Discipline

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

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https://www.mmorpg.com/news/architect-discipline-2000069190 News A Tale in the Desert Jon Wood https://www.mmorpg.com/news/architect-discipline-2000069190 MMORPG.com Fri, 17 Jul 2009 11:02:57 -0000
Architect Discipline

MMORPG.com A Tale in the Desert Correspondent Clarence Kreuger II writes this new look at the Architect Discipline in the Egyptian sandbox MMO.

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https://www.mmorpg.com/class-overviews/architect-discipline-2000117099 Class Overviews A Tale in the Desert Clarence Krueger II https://www.mmorpg.com/class-overviews/architect-discipline-2000117099 MMORPG.com Fri, 17 Jul 2009 05:26:00 -0000
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.

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https://www.mmorpg.com/news/disciplines-and-tests-2000069077 News A Tale in the Desert Jon Wood https://www.mmorpg.com/news/disciplines-and-tests-2000069077 MMORPG.com Mon, 06 Jul 2009 14:21:36 -0000
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.

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https://www.mmorpg.com/system-focus/disciplines-and-tests-2000117052 System Focus A Tale in the Desert Clarence Krueger II https://www.mmorpg.com/system-focus/disciplines-and-tests-2000117052 MMORPG.com Mon, 06 Jul 2009 03:20:00 -0000
Monuments

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

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https://www.mmorpg.com/news/monuments-2000068767 News A Tale in the Desert Keith Cross https://www.mmorpg.com/news/monuments-2000068767 MMORPG.com Mon, 01 Jun 2009 13:56:13 -0000
Monuments

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

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https://www.mmorpg.com/system-focus/monuments-2000116880 System Focus A Tale in the Desert Clarence Krueger II https://www.mmorpg.com/system-focus/monuments-2000116880 MMORPG.com Mon, 01 Jun 2009 10:28:00 -0000
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.

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https://www.mmorpg.com/news/the-story-of-tale-four-2000068430 News A Tale in the Desert Jon Wood https://www.mmorpg.com/news/the-story-of-tale-four-2000068430 MMORPG.com Tue, 28 Apr 2009 12:47:19 -0000
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.

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https://www.mmorpg.com/general-articles/the-story-of-tale-four-2000116777 General Articles A Tale in the Desert Clarence Krueger II https://www.mmorpg.com/general-articles/the-story-of-tale-four-2000116777 MMORPG.com Tue, 28 Apr 2009 04:06:00 -0000
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.

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https://www.mmorpg.com/news/myrmecology-mini-game-2000067978 News A Tale in the Desert Keith Cross https://www.mmorpg.com/news/myrmecology-mini-game-2000067978 MMORPG.com Tue, 10 Mar 2009 12:15:54 -0000
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.

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https://www.mmorpg.com/news/a-tale-in-the-desert-iv-open-beta-2000067184 News A Tale in the Desert Keith Cross https://www.mmorpg.com/news/a-tale-in-the-desert-iv-open-beta-2000067184 MMORPG.com Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:41:52 -0000
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.

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https://www.mmorpg.com/news/newsletter-issue-5-2000061367 News A Tale in the Desert Dana Massey https://www.mmorpg.com/news/newsletter-issue-5-2000061367 MMORPG.com Mon, 30 Oct 2006 13:16:04 -0000
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.

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https://www.mmorpg.com/news/welcome-back-weekend-2000061354 News A Tale in the Desert Jon Wood https://www.mmorpg.com/news/welcome-back-weekend-2000061354 MMORPG.com Thu, 26 Oct 2006 22:08:12 -0000
"My Tale" Writing Contest

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https://www.mmorpg.com/news/my-tale-writing-contest-2000060702 News A Tale in the Desert Jon Wood https://www.mmorpg.com/news/my-tale-writing-contest-2000060702 MMORPG.com Sun, 23 Jul 2006 20:02:43 -0000
Launched

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https://www.mmorpg.com/news/launched-2000060268 News A Tale in the Desert Jon Wood https://www.mmorpg.com/news/launched-2000060268 MMORPG.com Sun, 28 May 2006 10:53:08 -0000
Our Beta 3 Giveaway!

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https://www.mmorpg.com/news/our-beta-3-giveaway-2000060143 News A Tale in the Desert Craig McGregor https://www.mmorpg.com/news/our-beta-3-giveaway-2000060143 MMORPG.com Fri, 12 May 2006 03:16:55 -0000
Trailer

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https://www.mmorpg.com/news/trailer-2000060069 News A Tale in the Desert Jon Wood https://www.mmorpg.com/news/trailer-2000060069 MMORPG.com Wed, 03 May 2006 17:27:28 -0000
Q&A with Andrew Tepper

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https://www.mmorpg.com/news/qanda-with-andrew-tepper-2000060048 News A Tale in the Desert Dana Massey https://www.mmorpg.com/news/qanda-with-andrew-tepper-2000060048 MMORPG.com Mon, 01 May 2006 12:00:14 -0000
Andrew Tepper

The brains behind eGenesis talks about the upcoming relaunch of A Tale in the Desert.

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https://www.mmorpg.com/interviews/andrew-tepper-2000114409 Interviews A Tale in the Desert Brian Perry Jr. https://www.mmorpg.com/interviews/andrew-tepper-2000114409 MMORPG.com Mon, 01 May 2006 11:34:03 -0000
Newsletter

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https://www.mmorpg.com/news/newsletter-2000060036 News A Tale in the Desert Jon Wood https://www.mmorpg.com/news/newsletter-2000060036 MMORPG.com Fri, 28 Apr 2006 13:39:43 -0000
Welcome Back Weekend

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https://www.mmorpg.com/news/welcome-back-weekend-2000059589 News A Tale in the Desert Jon Wood https://www.mmorpg.com/news/welcome-back-weekend-2000059589 MMORPG.com Fri, 24 Feb 2006 06:51:23 -0000
AGC Update

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https://www.mmorpg.com/news/agc-update-2000058924 News A Tale in the Desert Dana Massey https://www.mmorpg.com/news/agc-update-2000058924 MMORPG.com Fri, 04 Nov 2005 16:08:43 -0000
AGC Game Update

Andrew Tepper is the brains behind A Tale in the Desert I and II. Laura Genender spoke to him at AGC.

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https://www.mmorpg.com/progress-reports/agc-game-update-2000114097 Progress Reports A Tale in the Desert Laura Genender https://www.mmorpg.com/progress-reports/agc-game-update-2000114097 MMORPG.com Fri, 04 Nov 2005 15:53:05 -0000
A Tale in the Desert

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https://www.mmorpg.com/news/a-tale-in-the-desert-2000058511 News A Tale in the Desert Jon Wood https://www.mmorpg.com/news/a-tale-in-the-desert-2000058511 MMORPG.com Fri, 02 Sep 2005 07:31:26 -0000
Progress Report

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https://www.mmorpg.com/news/progress-report-2000058151 News A Tale in the Desert Dana Massey https://www.mmorpg.com/news/progress-report-2000058151 MMORPG.com Wed, 08 Jun 2005 15:51:13 -0000
Progress Report

Perhaps better known for its crafting, A Tale in the Desert II offers much more. A true, compelling and evolving virtual society set in Ancient Egypt. In this report, we endeavor to introduce you to this hidden gem.

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https://www.mmorpg.com/progress-reports/progress-report-2000113927 Progress Reports A Tale in the Desert Dana Massey https://www.mmorpg.com/progress-reports/progress-report-2000113927 MMORPG.com Wed, 08 Jun 2005 14:32:24 -0000
Newsletter

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https://www.mmorpg.com/news/newsletter-2000058071 News A Tale in the Desert Dana Massey https://www.mmorpg.com/news/newsletter-2000058071 MMORPG.com Thu, 12 May 2005 16:38:05 -0000
Massive "Test" Starts Today

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https://www.mmorpg.com/news/massive-test-starts-today-2000057861 News A Tale in the Desert Craig McGregor https://www.mmorpg.com/news/massive-test-starts-today-2000057861 MMORPG.com Sat, 26 Mar 2005 16:20:46 -0000
News From Devs

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https://www.mmorpg.com/news/news-from-devs-2000057802 News A Tale in the Desert Craig McGregor https://www.mmorpg.com/news/news-from-devs-2000057802 MMORPG.com Fri, 04 Mar 2005 15:04:15 -0000
DevChat Log Posted

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https://www.mmorpg.com/news/devchat-log-posted-2000057496 News A Tale in the Desert Richard Cox https://www.mmorpg.com/news/devchat-log-posted-2000057496 MMORPG.com Sun, 07 Nov 2004 09:56:16 -0000
Community Chat

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https://www.mmorpg.com/news/community-chat-2000057484 News A Tale in the Desert Craig McGregor https://www.mmorpg.com/news/community-chat-2000057484 MMORPG.com Fri, 05 Nov 2004 05:15:58 -0000
New Site Launches

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https://www.mmorpg.com/news/new-site-launches-2000057409 News A Tale in the Desert Craig McGregor https://www.mmorpg.com/news/new-site-launches-2000057409 MMORPG.com Fri, 15 Oct 2004 07:09:58 -0000
Now Available On Mac

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https://www.mmorpg.com/news/now-available-on-mac-2000057388 News A Tale in the Desert Craig McGregor https://www.mmorpg.com/news/now-available-on-mac-2000057388 MMORPG.com Sat, 09 Oct 2004 04:21:26 -0000
ATITD2 Review and Meetups

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https://www.mmorpg.com/news/atitd2-review-and-meetups-2000057237 News A Tale in the Desert Reed Hubbard https://www.mmorpg.com/news/atitd2-review-and-meetups-2000057237 MMORPG.com Wed, 08 Sep 2004 23:54:31 -0000
Beta 2 Is Open To All!

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https://www.mmorpg.com/news/beta-2-is-open-to-all-2000057151 News A Tale in the Desert Craig McGregor https://www.mmorpg.com/news/beta-2-is-open-to-all-2000057151 MMORPG.com Sun, 15 Aug 2004 20:29:26 -0000
Beta Begins for Tale 2

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https://www.mmorpg.com/news/beta-begins-for-tale-2-2000057134 News A Tale in the Desert Reed Hubbard https://www.mmorpg.com/news/beta-begins-for-tale-2-2000057134 MMORPG.com Wed, 11 Aug 2004 22:25:42 -0000
The Final Seven Tests

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https://www.mmorpg.com/news/the-final-seven-tests-2000056881 News A Tale in the Desert Reed Hubbard https://www.mmorpg.com/news/the-final-seven-tests-2000056881 MMORPG.com Wed, 16 Jun 2004 14:05:57 -0000