Threshold (online game)

Infobox VG| title = Threshold RPG


developer = Frogdice, Inc.
publisher = Frogdice, Inc.
engine = Threshold
released = June 1996
genre = MMORPG, MUD
modes = Multiplayer
platforms = OS Independent
requirements = Telnet client

"Threshold RPG", or "Threshold", is an online text-based role-playing game using a MUD style interface. The game opened to the public in 1996 and is now owned by Frogdice. It is based in the United States, but it draws players from all around the world.

"Threshold" has been in continual operation, development, and expansion since 1994 and is best known for its enforced role playing atmosphere, where players are required to stay in character.fact|date=September 2008 It is the oldest enforced role playing MU* in operation.fact|date=September 2008 Threshold RPG runs on a dedicated server and is coded in the LPC language.

Its lead developer, Michael Hartman, (known on "Threshold" as "Aristotle"), has worked on two online games previously, and is developing a third called "Primordiax". Some of Threshold's geography is based on his creative work on a development MUD, "Frontiers".or|date=September 2008

Geography

Threshold is based around three landmasses known as Sable, Thrace, and Qetesh's Rock, with a few cities and villages on the first two. A recent addition to the game introduces a set of volcanic islands that exist off of the southeastern coast of Thrace called the Akanee Isles. The first of these islands is known as the Isle of Eros and is reputed to be the new home of one of Threshold's most powerful characters.

Reception

Computer Games Magazine said of "Threshold":

Michael 'Aristotle' Hartman's Threshold might be an old-fashioned text-based MUD, but it emphasizes roleplaying and story and boasts some fervent players. How fervent? Some of the web sites dedicated to in-game alter egos are a tad scary. [ [http://www.cgonline.com/ Computer Games Magazine - Massively Multiplayer Roundup] ] Failed verification|date=September 2008

* #1 Role-Playing MUD at TopMudSites, [ [http://www.topmudsites.com Top Mud Sites] ] Failed verification|date=September 2008 multiple years from 2000 onward.

References

External links

* [http://www.thresholdrpg.com Threshold RPG]
* [http://www.mudconnect.com/reviews/muds/Threshold.html Mud Connector Review of Threshold RPG]