Battlelords of the 23rd Century
Only players experienced in the nuances of fantasy role-playing should attempt to create a character and head into the chaotic realm of the corporatized 23rd Century.

Buffalo Castle
First conceived in the dark ages of the mid-'70s this popular role-playing game has been a mainstay on the Web for several years. Although it's not sophisticated by todays' standards, the classic adventure still has plenty to offer any gamer.

Castle of Anthony Thyssen
Explore this mysterious castle through the magic of interactive text and the odd bit of graphic enhancement. Good basic exploration fantasy game, especially for the intermediate player.

Celts Online Roleplayers Group
Tired of the same old vampires, wizards, elves and warriors? Enter a serious role-playing group that has been around since '92. The focus is the day-to-day lives of mundane characters -- no immortals, magic or cartoonish scenarios.

City of Souls
Elanduil may sound like any of dozens of fantasy worlds populated by trolls, elves and sorcerers, but the veteran players here strive to make their world a little more challenging and diverse than most.

Dark Haven
Power up a custom avatar to your own specifications in this M'D, and head off for encounters with noble warriors, scheming magicians and all manner of medieval characters.

Furcadia
In this rich domain featuring animated graphics, music and whimsical games, the beasts walk upright and speak. A friendly atmosphere is the hallmark of the fantasy world that offers an exciting setting for role play and adventure.

Gates of Creation
The sky's the limit for this complex and evolving campaign of the remnants of mankind against all manner of terror and war. Numerous players take on chimeras that are decidedly nonhuman, so you have plenty of options when you adopt your own avatar.

Global Supremacy
Serious contenders vie for world domination in this modern-era combat sim. This is a battalion-level correspondence war game of diplomacy, production, economics and conquest -- designed for only the most diehard players.

Hercules & Xena: Alliance of Heroes
Lovers of the television heroes can sign up for a free 30-day trial of this multiplayer game that touts itself as a fun and cooperative environment that's not about killing, but about making friends, fighting past evil monsters and exploring the world.

Illusia: Quest for the Eternal
With an emphasis on rich graphics and elaborate sound enhancements, this fantasy game combines the best of text-based interaction with the growing multimedia capabilities of the Web.

Inferno, The
Three growing cities with over 3,000 rooms available for exploration combine to make this rapidly evolving fantasy world as rich an environment as any role player could want. You can create unusually rich and unique avatars once you register to play.

Legends of Future Past
Filled with adventure, intrigue and magic, you can really let your role-playing fantasies run rampant in this diverse and rapidly expanding universe. You have to pay to play, as with many of the best M'Ds.

Macray's Keep
A constantly shifting and evolving fantasy world allows multiple gamemasters to create their own M'Ds and interface their creations with those of other game designers. Players interact with one another and post game moves through a messaging system.

Olympia Play by E-mail
This play-by-electronic-mail moderated fantasy adventure game boasts of hundreds of participating players and a growing players' arena. Medieval in flavor, the full range of swords and sorcery awaits.

Paranoia
As you read through the story in this text-based game, you must make decisions for your character. If you make a bad decision and die, your clone beams into existence in another location, so you can keep playing until you finally prevail.

Phoenyx, The
This Internet listserve and dial-up system is dedicated to serving the online role-playing community and offers about a dozen different games for the discriminating player.

Rambhoja & the Search for the Treasures of India
Offering an educational twist, this role-playing adventure takes you to the exotic realms of ancient India as the famous Rambhoja, explorer extraordinaire, in search of fabulous treasures.

The GEAS Village
Run by the Edinburgh 'niversity Roleplaying Society, this fantasy adventure game is set at the confluence of the rivers and roads of the Grand Empire, in a bustling metropolis of sin, commerce, adventure and role-playing stuff.

To Boldly Go
This online role-playing game involves commanding a starship and controlling its various officers in their mission specialties, everything from performing scientific research to fighting pitched battles with other online players.

Tower Fiend, The
Keep a die handy to maintain the element of chance in your perambulations through this terrifying world. The ultimate foe is the Tower Fiend, and you must eventually meet up with this horrid critter if you want to win the game.

Underlight
Download the software and register to play in this shifting world of chaos and stability. Pockets of civilization exist in the disorder, but with the coming of Awakening, that situation is changing. You must find out just what is going on.

Vagabond's Quest
Registration is required to begin your trek into a dark and dangerous world, but whether you choose to be a fighter or thief, priest or tracer, the clever and judicious use of your avatar's skills and strengths is the key to advancing in the standings.

Vampire Wars
Not only can you create a particularly unique character in this M'D, you can also take your game mania to the next level and actually make your own playing areas. You'll fang yourself in the morning.