Renaissance (game)
{{Short description|Play-by-mail fantasy game}}
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| publisher = Constantine Xanthos
| years = 1983 to current
| genre = role-playing, play-by-mail
| language = English
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| playing_time = unlimited
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| materials = Instructions, order sheets, turn results, paper, pencil
| media_type = Play-by-mail or email
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{{Italic title}}Renaissance is a historical, roleplaying play-by-mail (PBM) game.
History and development
Renaissance is a hand moderated, play-by-mail game. Gameplay is open-ended. Constantine Xanthos of Hillsboro, FL published the game in 1983.Muir 1991. p. 23. Renaissance was "The only true historical role playing game on the market" as of 1983.Editors 1983. p. 30. Game turnaround times were monthly as of the early 1990s.
In September 1991, the publisher released Renaissance II, a fully computer-moderated update.Constantine Xanthos 1991. p. 25. As of January 2023, the game is still active.Zachary 2022.
Gameplay
The setting is the late 15th century, with games starting in 1495 and turns lasting one month of game time.Dunne 1984. p. 12. Roleplay involves members of Renaissance families. The game features thousands of cities. Elements of gameplay include exploration, economics, and combat.
Reception
A reviewer in a 1987 issue of The Postal Warrior stated that, "Renaissance is not a game for everyone. It has problems which you, the player, must be prepared to tolerate. However, if you are interested in history, and you'd like to be part of it, then playing Renaissance can be most rewarding!"de la Pena 1987. p. 13. Another reviewer in 1987 called it "fascinating, enjoyable, and mind-boggling at times," as well as "addicting".Alexander 1987. p. 22.
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- {{cite magazine |last= Alexander|first=Mark|title= Playing Renaissance: Another Advisor's View|date= June 1987|magazine= The Postal Warrior |number= 2|pages= 21–22|ref=Ale87}}
- {{cite magazine |author= Constantine Xanthos|title= Renaissance: The Historical Simulation by Constantine Xanthos|date= September–October 1991|magazine= Paper Mayhem |number= 50|page= 25|ref=Xan91}}
- {{cite magazine |last= de la Pena|first=Temis|title= Playing Renaissance|date= February 1987|magazine= The Postal Warrior |number= 1|pages= 10–13|ref=Tem87}}
- {{cite magazine |last= Dunne|first=Bill|title= ((Renaissance – The Times They Are A-changin'))|date= Autumn 1984|magazine= Flagship |number= 4|pages= 12–14|ref=Dun84}}
- {{cite magazine |author= ((Editors))|title= Gamealog: Renaissance|date= November–December 1983|magazine= American Gamer |number= 1|page= 30|ref=Edi90}}
- {{cite magazine |last= Muir|first=John C.|title= Renaissance: Open to the Public|date= September–October 1991|magazine= Paper Mayhem |number= 50|pages= 23–26|ref=Mui91}}
- {{cite web |last=Zachary|first=Raven|url= https://suspense-and-decision.com/index/|title= The Suspense & Decision Games Index|date= 2022|publisher= Suspense & Decision|accessdate= January 22, 2023|ref=Zac22}}
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{{Play-by-mail games}}
Category:American role-playing games