TurnAbout
By Synthetic Reality
TurnAbout is a free Internet multiplayer Arcadia game creator which allows you to craft and share your own multiplayer games, using the Arcadia multiplayer game/chat/server environment. It comes with some games to start you off, then you add more! TurnAbout comes with Blackjack, Feud, and WindChasers (a sailbot racing simulator). Your new games are written in Lua using the TurnAbout API (http://www.synthetic-reality.com/turnAboutAPI.htm). The TurnAbout API lets you focus on your game and take advantage of Arcadia for graphics, sound, and networking/server support. Lua is an easy to learn language with instant gratification (no compilers needed, you just need a text editor -- I suggest TextPad with the lua syntax highlighting module, but notepad will do.) This is perfect for the budding programmer looking for an easy environment to develop multiplayer game ideas, or for the professional who is just looking for a place they can whip out a functional game in a few hours. TurnAbout also includes a heirarchical card editor (cards inheriting properties from other cards) which can be used to easily create cards-based board-games (think: Monopoly), if you like, or you are free to just take over the screen and do whatever you like. The TurnAbout API is in constant development, so be sure to ask for anything else you need. This game is part of the Synthetic Reality "Arcadia" family of games. (http://www.synthetic-reality.com/arcadia.htm) Players add additional channels at will using the integrated MIX server. Arcadia itself provides all networking support, in addition to text chat, voice chat, web browsing, and a parallel existence ''park'' environment for serenity, duck-feeding, and paintball while you wait for other players to show up. Arcadia allows you to create a personal identity with which to expose your current emotional state, and maintain a diary of other players you have met in the game.
Well of Souls
By Synthetic Reality
Well of Souls is Synthetic Reality''s FREE multi-player Role Playing Game (MMORPG). It is extensible through a simple scripting language so that you can compose your own quests, create your own world, and share it with your friends. You can also customize your skin and contribute art and music. Plus, you can create your own guild and host your own server where people can play together. The game comes with the world of Evergreen which you can enjoy by yourself, or with others, in cooperative or competitive modes. Dozens of additional worlds are available for free download. Testimonials: "What a great game!!! I love it!!!" - West Point "Great game Dan, keep up the good work!" - Sacramento "Very cool game! Keep up the good work!" - Bloomingdale "I figure I''''ve gotten at least $10 worth of enjoyment out of this even if I don''t ever play again" - Debbie "This is amazing!" - Derek "Cool game..I thought it would be hokey at first, but once I got into the strategy needed to train the right skills and magic it got real interesting...SLEEP..who needs it!" - Stafford, VA. "I am enjoying the game. You deserve the $10.00" - New Hampshire "Thank you for creating such an amazing game as Well of Souls" - Quebec "Thank You, you have made a little old lady''s life much more entertaining with WoS" - GG "Why did it take me so long to find this gem of a game? An absolute gem, keep up the great work, who says you need 5 CD''s full of data to make amazing gameplay?" - Nigel "I sent you an email with some comments and a stupid game idea. I have another stupid idea. You should make a list of stupid ideas you''ve received and put them on your website :)." - TX (please see www.stupidIdeas.com) "The game is pretty entertaining, but I like the tongue-in-cheek attitude you have." - Ontario
DomiNation
By Synthetic Reality
Domination is a free Internet multiplayer area-control strategy game where up to eight players or bots compete to control fictitious countries on a hex grid using dice-controlled army battles. Bot brains come with different strategies. Players can be replaced by bots, or assume a bot''s role, so the game can continue even if players leave in the middle. Nukes are available at the channel moderator''s option. This game is part of the Synthetic Reality "Arcadia" family of games. (http://www.synthetic-reality.com/arcadia.htm) Players add additional channels at will using the integrated MIX server. Arcadia itself provides all networking support, in addition to text chat, voice chat, web browsing, and a parallel existence ''park'' environment for serenity, duck-feeding, and paintball while you wait for other players to show up. Arcadia allows you to create a personal identity with which to expose your current emotional state, and maintain a diary of other players you have met in the game.
Empyrion
By Synthetic Reality
Empyrion is a free Internet multiplayer Real Time Strategy game for 8 players, with integrated map and empire editors. Develop your own technology trees, provide your own art, share your empires with friends. Flexible unit ''properties'' provide for multiple weapons per unit, animated turrets, and much more. This game is part of the Synthetic Reality "Arcadia" family of games. (http://www.synthetic-reality.com/arcadia.htm) Players add additional channels at will using the integrated MIX server. Arcadia itself provides all networking support, in addition to text chat, voice chat, web browsing, and a parallel existence ''park'' environment for serenity, duck-feeding, and paintball while you wait for other players to show up. Arcadia allows you to create a personal identity with which to expose your current emotional state, and maintain a diary of other players you have met in the game.
SynChess
By Synthetic Reality
SynChess is a free multiplayer chess game with 16 tables per channel. Players take part on as many boards as they like, or just watch. Comes with a bot opponent with variable brain capacity. Includes instant replay and the ability to clone a board to a new table to handle "what if" situations. You can design your own board and piece art if you like. Users earn normal chess ratings (non-binding!) This game is part of the Synthetic Reality "Arcadia" family of games. (http://www.synthetic-reality.com/arcadia.htm) Players add additional channels at will using the integrated MIX server. Arcadia itself provides all networking support, in addition to text chat, voice chat, web browsing, and a parallel existence ''park'' environment for serenity, duck-feeding, and paintball while you wait for other players to show up. Arcadia allows you to create a personal identity with which to expose your current emotional state, and maintain a diary of other players you have met in the game.
SynJam
By Synthetic Reality
SynJam is a free multiplayer game where players perform and compose music together in real time. Up to eight performers may take part, and results are saved as MIDI files. The game also acts as a multiplayer MIDI file editor/player and multitrack editing studio. This game is part of the Synthetic Reality "Arcadia" family of games. (http://www.synthetic-reality.com/arcadia.htm) Players add additional channels at will using the integrated MIX server. Arcadia itself provides all networking support, in addition to text chat, voice chat, web browsing, and a parallel existence ''park'' environment for serenity, duck-feeding, and paintball while you wait for other players to show up. Arcadia allows you to create a personal identity with which to expose your current emotional state, and maintain a diary of other players you have met in the game.