

                          The Fantasists Guild
                          

    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).


