Legend of the Red Dragon (LORD) BBS door game

You can access a BBS today with a Telnet program, which was used in those days for dial-up. Modern Telnet programs allow you to connect via http. You can also access many BBS's via a browser. I found one website that hosts the LORD game and that's what I played here:

https://playlord.org/

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Legend of the Red Dragon (LORD) is a classic text-based role-playing game made by Seth Able Robinson and originally developed as a Bulletin Board System (BBS) door game in the early 1990s. It became widely popular among BBS users and is remembered as a key title in the history of online multiplayer games.

Gameplay:

- LORD is a turn-based RPG with text-based graphics, where players explore a fantasy world, engage in battles, and complete quests.
- The game features various activities such as fighting monsters, upgrading equipment, and interacting with other players in a persistent online world.
- LORD is known for its humor, memorable characters, and the sense of community it fostered among BBS users.

Features:

- Players can choose character classes, go on adventures, and participate in various in-game events.
- LORD has a day-night cycle, and different events and encounters occur based on the time of day.
- The game's popularity led to the development of multiple versions and spin-offs over the years.