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Short version:
- Go to www.forumwarz.com
- Click the button labeled "Start playing now."
- Enjoy the intro. You don't even need an account to start (although you won't get that far without one.)
- If you sign up, post your username in the thread to get invited to Fruit Fucker (you can also send me a TubMail begging for an invite but it might take a bit longer).
Want more info? Read on...
What the hell is this?
Forumwarz is a parody role-playing game that takes place on the Internet. In fact, Forumwarz is the Internet...in game form.
Magical dragon-faeries? Flaxen-hair'd elflords? Dank scary dungeons, reminiscent of Grandpa's basement? Kids' stuff. In Forumwarz, you can pwn trolls in ridiculous web forums...buy hacked warez from shady Russian websites...or upgrade your skills with breast implants, malt liquor and antidepressants.
Assume the role of one of three Internet personas: Camwhore, Troll or Emo Kid, each with their own special attacks, abilities and personalities.
Play in story mode and pwn your way through a dense world of mystery, intrigue and Internet idiocy. Or test your skillz against others in various player-versus-player challenges.
It's kinda hard to explain. Easier to just give it a test drive...you don't even need to sign up! Click here to play right away!
Uhh... sorry?
Imagine an online web-based RPG based on all the memes you've learned through spending
way too much time on the Internet. Rather than being a human/elf/gnome, you're a Camwhore, a Troll or an Emo. Instead of battling goblins, you troll forum threads. Instead of life, XP and mana, you have Ego, Cred and Sexiness/Douchebaggery/Tears. It's also got a great conversation/dialog system reminiscent of classic adventure games (or the new Sam and Max games, if you're into those.) Mix with a healthy dose of NSFW and tounge-in-cheek, wrap it in one of the slickest web UIs I've ever seen in my life, and you've got Forumwarz.
OK, sounds interesting... what do I do to play?
Just go to
www.forumwarz.com and click the Start Playing button. You don't even need to sign up for an account to play the intro, although you will need one to progress through the game.
Is there any kind of Penny Arcade clan?
Sure thing. We're
the Fruit Fuckers.. For fastest access, post a request in the thread and we'll get you hooked up (you can also send me a request but it might take longer.)
Any other information about the game?
There's a pretty great
interview with one of the creators that explains some of the influences and development process. You can also check out the in-game
wiki,
forums and
blog if you want.
I dunno...
I thought it sounded kinda dopey too. But seriously, go to the site, play through the intro and see if you're not intrigued enough to sign up for an account; it's one of the slickest and most convincing sign-up experiences I've ever seen, and I'm having a fun time so far.
I go by Ag
entMunroe, if anyone wants to look me up. Good luck trolling the internets...
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When you're emo everything's possesive.
If faith is just a silent tribute, mine is just a desperate act.
If faith is just a silent tribute, mine is just a desperate act.
fuck this game
why did you plural emo with a '
are you dense or something
So did you see everyone else's posts and decide to pretend you also noticed this
No, dude, that's really fantastic humor right there. If you can't see it you're just not a hardcore forumer like the rest of us.
No offense of course.
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i have to admit the robot was funny, though
it assures me that this game is extreme enough to meet my needs
Poasted? Really?
no
i just saw the thread title and got angry
>.>
I don't even know what you're talking about, I haven't clicked any of his links yet.
See, see, I learned my fucking lessons!
i did try it
did you not see me mock the introduction
I guess this would make one feel better if they were stuck in their parents' basement playing a game about online forums.
nah, just change the subject or something
I think we should spend several pages discussing this incredible fact.
I'll bet you're all clicking away though.
If faith is just a silent tribute, mine is just a desperate act.
i drink a beer and gaze casually at your tits
'hey,' i growl, 'do you play warhammer'
You don't even play the intro
you just read basically
bah, thats what I get for trying to do something nice for SE++
G&T is at minus 2 to initiative due to years of cholesterol intake slowing down their reaction time.
you're at -2 initiative due to your international location
WHO'S RUNNIN' THIS SHOW, ME OR THE MOD, HUH!?
snorts
what do you know about...futurama
now watch, as i quote the simpsons on an internet forum