Shareplay Newsletter #10 March 8th 1999

Shareplay Newsletter
No. 10, March 8, 1999, Monday

Dear SharePlay Newsletter readers,

In this issue you can read about:

1. Space Merchant "error storms" subside, server is faster
2. Space Merchant web site renewed
3. Monarchy web site renewed
4. Monarchy games reset
5. M.A.C.E schedule update

1. Space Merchant "error storms" subside, server is faster

We are glad to announce that the "error storms" in Space Merchant have been almost completely eliminated, as a result of continuous efforts by Speef and Venkat. You can play now virtually error free, and as an added bonus, also faster than before!

As a response to complaints about cloaking, we will disable cloaks and jump drives to test how this affects game balance, starting March 15. Check the WebBoard for more details.

2. Space Merchant web site renewed

We updated the Space Merchant web site. Besides a new look, the site has new sections: the Players' Corner lists player run sites, and you can also find a list of Known Bugs and Planned Features under the Development section.

3. Monarchy web site renewed

The Monarchy web site has received a sharp new look, and some new sections. If you have a Monarchy web site, now you can submit it automatically to the list of fan sites. You can also browse a list of registered Monarchy Guilds.

4. Monarchy games reset

All Monarchy games have been reset last weekend. This is a good time to join a new game! There are some changes to game rules, please check out the Admin section of Braggart's Hall for more details.

5. M.A.C.E. schedule update

Many people asking me about the status and beta testing of M.A.C.E. The game is currently in alpha testing with selected players. According to our newest schedule, open beta test may start sometime late April. We will notify you via this newsletter when the open beta starts.

Find more details about M.A.C.E. at http://monarchy.shareplay.com/mace.html.



This was the SharePlay Newsletter for today. Thank you for reading!

Regards,

Marta Gabnai
and the SharePlay development team