12-04-2013, 11:57 PM
Renaissance is an excellent game, but it is an open-ended power game. I got into the game back in 1982 and played for about 4-5 years. At one time there were close to 1000, I'll say families being played in the game, as players were allowed to play up to 3 families if I remember correctly. I'd guess probably around 700 players at its height. One of the best games I ever played. I joined again in 1999, but Constantine revised the mechanics of the game between the time I left and returned to allow him to take advantage of the computer in running the turns. Game slowed some, not the turn around but in game activity. After about 6 months I left the game. Still a very good game, but patience is required as getting things done takes about a long as doing them in real life!
I would imagine that while most of the major power families are taken, there should be quite a few noble families available, for example one probably could become an Emir, maybe of Aleppo, Alexander or numerous other cities within the Mamluk Empire, or a Mercenary family like the Vitellis of Italy. A little research and you can find some good families with excellent skills.
Good luck in your game. Constantine might even have some old newsletters from the early 80's that he might be willing to share. I would be willing to pay a little something for them. Didn't keep them once I quit, but wish I had.
I would imagine that while most of the major power families are taken, there should be quite a few noble families available, for example one probably could become an Emir, maybe of Aleppo, Alexander or numerous other cities within the Mamluk Empire, or a Mercenary family like the Vitellis of Italy. A little research and you can find some good families with excellent skills.
Good luck in your game. Constantine might even have some old newsletters from the early 80's that he might be willing to share. I would be willing to pay a little something for them. Didn't keep them once I quit, but wish I had.