Are There Any Games Designed for Play-by-Post or Email?

[Kinneus]

I'm wondering if there has every been a roleplaying game (or even a strategy game) specifically designed to be played over the Internet in a play-by-post or play-by-email fashion. I'm sure it would be a super niche product, I'm just wondering if it exists anywhere.

 

[Trogdor1992]

I actually play a game by email, it's basically a game of "this is your situation, what will you do?" And I'm having a blast, very light on stats and such though.

 

[Anselyn]

En Garde?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/En_Garde!

 

[Zhaleskra]

I doubt an RPG has ever specifically been created for PbEM or PbP. The problem usually comes when it's time for combat. Granted, there are several platforms for a more active online tabletop, many of which are also free.

 

[Deuce Traveler]

There was a strategy game called Hyborian War that I used to play via snail mail.

http://www.reality.com/hwprul1.htm

 

[Wednesday Boy]

I actually play a game by email, it's basically a game of "this is your situation, what will you do?" And I'm having a blast, very light on stats and such though.

That's similar to our PBEMs. It's more of a collaborative storytelling with a narrative, rather than numerical character sheet. They're tons of fun.

 

[Bagpuss]

En Garde is the only one I've played, and own.

We had about 15 players in the local games club that would do a turn a week, along side playing whatever normal game they were playing. At the start of the night you would get a page with the results of last week, then you would submit your turn either by the end of the night (something you could do during a break) or at some point during the week.

I've also seen it played at conventions between the various sessions so a turn every 4 hours or so.