The Fantasists Guild ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ The Fantasists Guild is an international association of MUD designers. The current mission of the Guild is threefold: to educate members on designing interactive fantasies, to gather ideas and suggestions for Continuum Software products, and to keep members up-to-date on the latest features and upcoming changes to Industrial Prose & Magic and related software. Guild membership is not limited to Continuum Software customers. We are excited about the prospects of what the Guild will be able to accomplish. When the Guild has grown to a sufficient level, we have lots of plans: a regular publication (including articles written by members), a yearly convention, and possibly merit, degree, and certification programs, among other things. For the present, members recieve regular announcements of upcoming releases and enhancements to IP&M-related software; members provide input into the direction of our software line; and members recieve The Fantasists Guide, an interactive tutorial for designing IP&M MUDs. Unlike the IP&M manual, the guide focuses on aesthetic, artistic, and thematic issues that should be considered when designing commercial MUDs. Members who have studied the Guide and become well-rounded fantasists are encouraged to submit their work for review and possible commercial publication by Continuum Software. Annual membership rates are $30 for US residents, $40 for Canadian residents, and $50 for international residents. Dues can be purchased by check or credit card (Visa or Mastercard). Credit card orders can be purchased by phone at (404) 635-0931. Checks can be mailed to the following address (make checks payable to Continuum Software): The Fantasists Guild 916 Underwood Ave SE Atlanta, GA 30316 Please note that membership dues will need to be adjusted as we begin mailing regular publications, so please check our current rates before purchasing a membership. (Current memberships will not be affected by dues increases until they expire; no additional monies will need to be paid during a Guild membership).