Firebreather (game)

Firebreather is a heroic fantasy, play-by-mail (PBM) game.

Firebreather
PublishersHorizon Games
Genresheroic fantasy, play-by-mail
LanguagesEnglish
Playing timeunlimited (some versions), fixed (one version)
Materials requiredInstructions, order sheets, turn results, paper, pencil
Media typePlay-by-mail or email

History and development

Firebreather was a computer moderated, fantasy play-by-mail game.[1] It was published by Horizon Games.[1] Its initial two versions were open-ended, while the third version changed to closed-ended.[2] A subsequent fourth version returned to the open-ended format.[2]

Gameplay

Players led six character parties.[3] Character types included druids, dwarves, elves, knights, pilgrims, swordsmen, sorcerers, woodsmen, witches, and wizards.[3]

Reception

Reviewer Trey Stone, in the July–August 1987 issue of Paper Mayhem magazine stated that it "is not the perfect fantasy comp mod adventure game. But it is damn close. And as a game, I cannot recommend it more strongly".[4] Joey Browning reviewed the game in a 1995 issue of Flagship, providing a generally poor review, noting it was a good game for beginners. On a scale of ten, he rated the game a 3 for Anticipation, a 2 for Depth and Interaction, 8 for the Gamemaster, and a 4 for Value.[5]

See also

References
  1. Stone 1997. p. 4.
  2. Stone 1997. p. 5.
  3. Driskoll 1997. p. 8.
  4. Stone 1997. p. 7.
  5. Browning 1995. p. 13.

Bibliography
  • Browning, Joey (January–February 1995). "Firebreather Revisited – Mugger PBM?". Flagship. No. 53 (US ed.). pp. 12–13.
  • Driskill, Malcolm (July–August 1997). "Firebreather: The Wolfpack Challenge". Paper Mayhem. No. 85. pp. 10–12.
  • Driskill, Malcolm (March–April 1997). "Firebreather: Beginner Strategy". Paper Mayhem. No. 83. pp. 8–9.
  • Kelly, Nathaniel (September–October 1997). "An Overview of Firebreather". Paper Mayhem. No. 86. pp. 18–19.
  • Rodgers, Patrick M. (January–February 1994). "Ship Ahoy! New PBM Games Spotted". Shadis. No. 11. p. 77.
  • Stone, Trey (March–April 1997). "Firebreather: Computer Moderated Fantasy Adventure Done Right". Paper Mayhem. No. 83. pp. 4–7.
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