L. O. R. D.
                     Legend of the Red Dragon
                       A role playing game 
                            created by 
                        Seth Able Robinson
                              
                           by Kiteria
                                    
Legend of the Red Dragon or L.O.R.D. as it has affectionately come to be
known, is one of the most popular games on the Bulletin Boards today.
The primary purpose Seth had in mind was to attract users to his message
base.  Little did Seth realize what true purpose his creation would serve.
What is that you ask?  Simply stated, the chance we all desire, to forget
the daily grind for a while and be swept away into another world.  Where
luscious swordswomen and barmaids can innocently be flirted with as well 
as handsome swordsmen and singing bards.  A place where forest guardians 
are slain by swordfighters who yearn to be the Hero of the Realm.  
Dreamers who keep their eye on the ultimate goal of slaying a dragon.  
As the use of the Bulletin Boards grew, so did the Legend of the Red 
Dragon.  Seth was ever improving and up dating, fixing details that made 
the game more interesting and easier to play.  Now we have a version that 
is so finely honed that it is the place everyone with a computer wants to 
be. The game is at a level now that a lot of people need help.  They are 
looking for some fresh ideas.

Some answers to questions such as "can I really rob the bank, and which 
do I increase with my gem's first, hit points, strength, or defense"?   
There are many more questions, which bring us to the purpose of these 
articles.  I hope to be able to answer all your questions and give you 
insightful information that will make the game a pleasure for you that 
its creator originally intended it to be.  As to robbing the bank, yes 
you can do that.  You must be a thief, and have a fairy.  Then you go to 
the bank  press "2" and the fairy will pop out and  pick the lock for you.
You will receive an amount of gold depending on your level.   As for the 
gems, you'll want to work on your defense first.  Take your gems to the 
bartender at the Inn, and talk to him about (G)ems.  For the price of two 
he will offer you a drink to strengthen your vitality.  Or you can use 
them to strengthen your attack or your hit points if you prefer.

The game was meant to be played over a long period of time. It involves a
lot of strategy and everyone basically has the same goals.  Not only to 
slay the dragon, but to marry Seth or Violet, have the most players' 
kills, be at the top of the old mans table, or all of the above!  You can  
meet some really nice people, and make some really brutal enemies.  Your 
character can fall in love, get married, and have a family.

Everyone has there own way of playing the game, and I'm not saying that 
the way I do it is the only way it can be done.  It's not, and that's
a relief too!  With out the versatility this game offers, it would not
be as interesting as it is, nor as much fun!!  If you think you have a
better way of doing anything in the game, you should do it, and if you
would like to share that information with us, then please do so.

Do you have a question, comment, suggestion, or complaint?  Contact my 
email address: kiteria@juno.com or Kiteria@rland.wfbbs.com.  Have phun(tm) 
and remember....it's just a game! Please stop by and visit the web page
http//web2.airmail.net/bat/kiteria

Suzanne Franklin
Co-SysOps
RabbitLand II
Dallas, TX