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===Roguelike News===
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<div style="font-size:200%;">Welcome to [[RogueBasin:About|RogueBasin]],</div>
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the Roguelike information resource, that you can edit.
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* [[Articles|Articles]]
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* [[Developers]]
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= What is a Roguelike? =


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A Roguelike is usually described as a free turn-based computer game with a strong focus on intricate gameplay and replayability, and an abstract world representation using ASCII-based display, as opposed to 3D graphics. Of course, as with any genre, there are deviations from the norm.
=== Welcome to the RogueBasin! ===
 
The [[RogueBasin]] is a central [[articles|knowledge-base]] for everything related to the [[What a roguelike is|Roguelike]] genre, as well as a detailed [[:category:roguelike games|directory of Roguelikes]].
 
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[[Articles|Articles]] &middot; [[:category:roguelike games|Games]] &middot; [[RogueBasin talk:Community Portal|Community]] &middot; [[Roguelike Links|Links]]
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=== What is a Roguelike? ===
 
A Roguelike is usually described as a free turn-based computer game with a strong focus on intricate gameplay and replayability, and an abstract world representation using ASCII-based display, as opposed to 3D graphics. Of course, as with any genre, there are deviations from the norm.
Roguelikes allow the player an indefinite amount of time in which to make a move, making gameplay comparable more to chess than to reflex-based games like first-person shooters. Since graphics are limited (if not completely shunned), the player's imagination must come into play - gameplay is more like reading a book than watching a movie.  


Of course, the best way to understand what Roguelikes are is to download and play one.
Roguelikes allow the player an indefinite amount of time in which to make a move, making gameplay comparable more to chess than to reflex-based games like first-person shooters. Since graphics are limited (if not completely shunned), the player's imagination must come into play - gameplay is more like reading a book than watching a movie.


=== Roguelikes ===
Of course, the best way to understand what Roguelikes are is to download and play one.<br>[[What_a_roguelike_is|--more--]]


= Roguelikes =
Many Roguelikes are freely available online. The most popular are:
Many Roguelikes are freely available online. The most popular are:


*[[ADOM]] http://www.adom.de/
<div style="text-align:center">[[ADOM]] '''·''' [[Angband]] '''·''' [[Crawl]] '''·''' [[NetHack]] '''·''' [[ToME]]</div>
*[[Angband]] http://rephial.org/
*[[Crawl]] http://crawl-ref.sourceforge.net/
*[[NetHack]] http://www.nethack.org/
*[[ToME]] http://www.t-o-m-e.net/


Since the control systems of these Roguelikes are geared towards "expert" players, the novice player may be interested in trying a 'lighter' game like some of the [[Coffeebreak_roguelike|coffeebreak roguelikes]]. The following may help you find out more:
Since the control systems of these Roguelikes are geared towards "expert" players, the novice player may be interested in trying a 'lighter' game like some of the [[coffeebreak roguelike]]s. The following may help you find out more:  


*[[:category:roguelike games|Categorized Roguelikes]]
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*[[Recently Updated Roguelikes]]
*[[Recently Updated Roguelikes]]


=== Roguelike development ===
= Roguelike Development =
   
   
If you have some ideas for a new Roguelike and would like to give development a go (or are already a seasoned [[developer]]) the RogueBasin is here to help you expand the Roguelike genre. A [[articles|complete list of articles]] is available, but here are some to get you started:
If you have some ideas for a new Roguelike and would like to give development a go (or are already a seasoned [[developer]]) the RogueBasin is here to help you expand the Roguelike genre. A [[articles|complete list of articles]] is available, but here are some to get you started:


* [[:Category:Events|Events]]
* [[7DRL]]
* [[rgrd|rec.games.roguelike.development Newsgroup]]
* [[rgrd|rec.games.roguelike.development Newsgroup]]
* [[Roguelike Dev FAQ]]
* [[Roguelike Dev FAQ]]
* [[How to Write a Roguelike in 15 Steps]]
* [[How to Write a Roguelike in 15 Steps]]
* [[Articles|Articles about making a roguelike game]]
* [[Articles|All Roguelike development articles]]
 
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= New Roguelike Releases =
[http://roguebasin.roguelikedevelopment.org/index.php?title=News&action=edit Announce new release]
 
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=Contribute=
One of the easiest ways to contribute is to add your name to o chess than to reflex-based games like first-person shooters. Since graphics are limited (if not completely shunned), the player's imagination must come into play - gameplay is more like reading a book than watching a movie.
 
Of course, the best way to understand what Roguelikes are is to download and play one.
--more-- the [[RGRD Wiki Project]]. Simply add your name there yourself, or post a message on [[rgrd]] stating that you'd like to participate, and what you agree to. If someone happens to see a relevant post by you, they'll upload it to this wiki as an [[articles|article]].


===Contribute===
If you'd like to contribute to RogueBasin directly, simply create an account and log in. Feel very free to edit! We especially need more information added to the [[:category:roguelike games|games pages]] and the [[list of roguelike games|lists]] - if you're a developer, consider updating your game's page, and making sure that it (and you) are included in the relevant lists.
One of the easiest ways to contribute is to add your name to the [[RGRD Wiki Project]]. Simply add your name there yourself, or post a message on [[rgrd]] stating that you'd like to participate, and what you agree to. If someone happens to see a relevant post by you, they'll upload it to this wiki as an [[articles|article]].


If you'd like to contribute to RogueBasin directly, simply create and log into an account. Feel very free to edit! We especially need more information added to the [[:category:roguelike games|games pages]] and the [[list of roguelike games|lists]] - if you're a developer, consider updating your game's page, and making sure that it (and you) are included in the relevant lists. Have a look at [[:category:templates|the templates]], [[:category:main]] or the [[RogueBasin:Requests|article requests]].
If you're an experienced developer, consider writing articles about creating Roguelikes. There are many people new to Roguelike development, and they often need help. It's especially helpful to write articles about problems you have experienced yourself.


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Welcome to RogueBasin,

the Roguelike information resource, that you can edit.

What is a Roguelike?

roguelike.gif

A Roguelike is usually described as a free turn-based computer game with a strong focus on intricate gameplay and replayability, and an abstract world representation using ASCII-based display, as opposed to 3D graphics. Of course, as with any genre, there are deviations from the norm.

Roguelikes allow the player an indefinite amount of time in which to make a move, making gameplay comparable more to chess than to reflex-based games like first-person shooters. Since graphics are limited (if not completely shunned), the player's imagination must come into play - gameplay is more like reading a book than watching a movie.

Of course, the best way to understand what Roguelikes are is to download and play one.
--more--

Roguelikes

Many Roguelikes are freely available online. The most popular are:

ADOM · Angband · Crawl · NetHack · ToME

Since the control systems of these Roguelikes are geared towards "expert" players, the novice player may be interested in trying a 'lighter' game like some of the coffeebreak roguelikes. The following may help you find out more:

Roguelike Development

If you have some ideas for a new Roguelike and would like to give development a go (or are already a seasoned developer) the RogueBasin is here to help you expand the Roguelike genre. A complete list of articles is available, but here are some to get you started:

New Roguelike Releases

Announce new release


Contribute

One of the easiest ways to contribute is to add your name to o chess than to reflex-based games like first-person shooters. Since graphics are limited (if not completely shunned), the player's imagination must come into play - gameplay is more like reading a book than watching a movie.

Of course, the best way to understand what Roguelikes are is to download and play one. --more-- the RGRD Wiki Project. Simply add your name there yourself, or post a message on rgrd stating that you'd like to participate, and what you agree to. If someone happens to see a relevant post by you, they'll upload it to this wiki as an article.

If you'd like to contribute to RogueBasin directly, simply create an account and log in. Feel very free to edit! We especially need more information added to the games pages and the lists - if you're a developer, consider updating your game's page, and making sure that it (and you) are included in the relevant lists.

If you're an experienced developer, consider writing articles about creating Roguelikes. There are many people new to Roguelike development, and they often need help. It's especially helpful to write articles about problems you have experienced yourself.

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