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Strange & Fun Play-By-Email Game (w/self-modifying rules)

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From: Mitchell Harding
Date: Tue, 26 Mar 1996 00:00
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First le me apologize for the somewhat off-topic post, but I just
wanted to let you know about this game... I hope you enjoy it...

If you are looking for an unusual game to occupy your time, you might
want to try Ackanomic. It's unlike any other game you've played
before. To make a brief (and woefully inadequate) summary of the game,
you begin with an initial rule set. In this set of rules is basically
how to win the game, etc, and also how to make new rules, or modify
currently existing ones. When the game begins you are free to alter
the rules (as long as you remain within the rules while doing so).
We've been playing Ackanomic since mid-January and it is quite fun.
Don't worry about joining the game late -- it doesn't make any
difference. The game is fun no matter when you join. Also, you can
choose to observe if you don't want to jump right in... You will
receive the mail from the game, but you won't be able to alter the
rules, etc. Additionally, you can quit at any time and not worry about
it, so don't feel pressured...

I know that this game doesn't sound that exciting or fun at first.
Initially I thought it sounded boring -- now I love the game! All I
ask is that you check it out and give it a try. You might like it. If
not, no harm done...

For more information on this game either check out
http://ccwf.cc.utexas.edu/~mitcharf/ackanomic.html or email our
current Registrar at rabidchild.paulswan@mail.utexas.edu. It is his
job to answer your questions. 

Oh, btw, this game is completely free, no strings attatched, no scams,
etc, etc... We are just on the lookout for new players to enjoy the
game with us.

Thanks for the eartime,
Mitch
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From: mitcharf@mail.utexas.edu (Mitchell Harding)
Subject: Strange & Fun Play-By-Email Game (w/self-modifying rules)
Date: 1996/03/26
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