The Portal
From The Simming League
The portal is a listing of active groups (meaning it is running; it is not dead or being planned), independent sims/games (meaning they are not part of a larger group), and related resources.
When adding your group/game to the list, please follow the format utilized here. Keep your descriptions short - no more than two or three sentences! The point is to give people a quick description.
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Heroes Groups
HeroesRPG
Genera: Heroes
SimEnc Article: HeroesRPG
Website: HeroesRPG
Founded: Nov. 2006
Members: 150
Leader: Mike Culver, Administrator
The premier Heroes based role-playing experience. Founded in 2006 to follow as closely to the plot of the popular television show 'Heroes', created by Tim Kring, with all original characters and stories. HeroesRPG provides a fan friendly forum-based simming experience designed to encompass all aspects of the world-wide assention of these 'special' individuals, while staying true to their Human story. at HeroesRPG you can truly Be A Hero.
Lost Groups
The LOST Initiative
Genera: Lost
SimEnc Article: The LOST Initiative
Website: thelostinitiative.proboards.com/index.cgi
Founded: 2008
Members: 30
Leader: Leader
Whether you are a fan of LOST or have never watched the show before, you will enjoy this RPG! Instead of an SM leading the players through a preset storyline, the players determine the direction of the SL through their interaction with each other and the Island! Come and explore the Island's many mysteries and see if YOUR character can survive!
Multiple Genera Groups
Ajje Games
Genera: Star Trek, Stargate, Firefly, Harry Potter
SimEnc Article: Ajje Games
Website: ajjegames.com
Founded: 2005
Members: 125
Leader: Alex Verdusco, President since 2005
Games that ride the edge! Ajje Games is a cutting edge club that offers Star Trek, Stargate, Firefly and Harry Potter online role-playing games.
Federation Sim Fleet
Genera: Star Trek, Star Wars, Stargate, Firefly
SimEnc Article: Federation Sim Fleet
Website: www.sb254.com
Founded: 1993
Members: 500
Leader: Jon Shuni, Commanding Officer
One of today's largest and most respected groups. Founded in 1993 and with nearly 500 members, the FSF offers dozens of chat, email, and message board sims spanning multiple generas, including Star Trek, Star Wars, Stargate, and Firefly. Often duplicated and immitated, the FSF has been at the forefront of innovations in gaming interfaces, website services, Account Management System (AMS), and most recently, fully integrated mailing list, forum and email softwares.
Starfleet Legacy Alliance
Genera: Star Trek, Star Wars, Stargate, Firefly, Babylon 5
SimEnc Article: Starfleet Legacy Alliance
Website: slasims.com
Founded: 2000
Members: 200
Leader: James B. "Warp" Mitchell, Council Moderator, since 2006
The Starfleet Legacy Alliance offers a wide range of sims spanning the Sci Fi universe - Star Trek, Babylon 5, Stargate, Star Wars, and Firefly. Founded in 2000, the SLA has hundreds of members from around the world.
RPG-Post
Genera: Fantasy
SimEnc Article: RPG-Post
Website: www.rpg-post.com
Founded: Date
Members: Members
Leader: Leader
A collection of online RPG's spanning fantasy and scifi.
Original Fantasy Groups
Adylheim
Genera: Original Fantasy
SimEnc Article: Adylheim
Website: www.adylheim.com
Founded: Date
Members: 250
Leader: Leader
Adylheim is an original fantasy play by post game, a place where the imagination alone sets the limits for what you can do. The world of Adylheim is filled with strange races and monsters which owe as much to folklore as fantasy literature. Mysteries wait in the towers of the magi, intrigue in the courts of the great lords and ever-ravenous trolls in the mountains; ogres wait in the swamps for the unwary, and the courts of Faerie lurk hidden from all. Writers, roleplayers and gamers are always welcome to delve into Adylheim's world of myth and adventure.
Age of Ahnicus
Genera: Original Fantasy
SimEnc Article: Age of Ahnicus
Website: www.ahnicus.com
Founded: 2005
Members: Members
Leader: Leader
Chat and Play-by-post RPG with an original world setting set in the magical and fantastical world of Azur. We are a modest group of online role-players who enjoy collaborative storytelling with the aid of dice to weave intricate stories about our favourites characters and places. To be perfectly honest, we're still kids playing make believe except most of us gave up diapers years ago.
In Light and Shadow
Genera: Original Fantasy
SimEnc Article: In Light and Shadow
Website: z13.invisionfree.com/lightandshadow
Founded: 2008
Members: Members
Leader: Leader
IL&S is an original fantasy play-by-post roleplaying game set in a forever growing world. Seven playable races, an unique Magick system, and an intriguing plot await you! Enter a world of legend, of light and dark, of sin and regret and discover for yourself what is right and wrong, what is truth and what is mere rumor.
Thar Shaddin
Genera: Original Fantasy
SimEnc Article: Thar Shaddin
Website: www.tharshaddin.com
Founded: Date
Members: Members
Leader: Leader
Thar Shaddin is a forum based play-by-post roleplaying game that takes place in an isolated region of the fantasy world of Pal Tahrenor. It is a dreary, protective place ruled by an oppressive government bent on defending itself from a world worth hiding from. It is a freeform RPG made for writers of intermediate to advanced skill.
Original Post-Apocalyptic Groups
Empyrean Fates
Genera: Original Post-Apocalyptic
SimEnc Article: Empyrean Fates
Website: empyreanfates.com
Founded: 2008
Members: 65
Leader: Leader
An amazing post-apocalyptic setting awaits you with plenty of magic, tech, espionage, and mayhem all at your fingertips. Guilds rule the city in the sky, while the Gangs dish out justice, wasteland style, down below. RP method is play-by-post, with a focus on good writing, and character development.
CyberPunk 2268
Genera: Original Post-Apocalyptic
SimEnc Article: CyberPunk 2268
Website: cp2268.wyldeside.com
Founded: 2001
Members: 6
Leader: SDJThorin
Runners from the mean streets of Night City in 2026 find themselves waking up in 2268. The world they knew is gone. The city is destroyed and the only things left are nightmares even the Corps couldn't have dreamt up.
In nothing but shredded neon penal-medical jumpsuits they manage to survive long enough to meet up with The Underground; a rag tag group of survivors fighting to regain the high tech world they once controlled.
Told about alien invaders, called Zria'sedir, who have enslaved the world, the Runners sign up to take back their planet.
On their very first mission they run into one of the the Zria'sedir's weapons. Hunter-Killer robots similar to the old Terminator flatVids they watched as kids. Scared to hell and all nearly killed, they manage to win the day. When they dissect the body of a dead Zria'sedir, they find that it's just a normal human with advanced LiveMetal cyberware.
Did the Underground lie to them? Are the Zria'sedir even real? Join us and find out!
Based loosely on the Cyberpunk 2020 RPG
Original Sci-Fi Groups
New Worlds Project
Genera: Original Sci-Fi
SimEnc Article: New Worlds Project
Website: rpgnewworlds.net
Founded: 2003
Members: 200
Leader: Kim Leonard Smouter, leader, since 2003
An original science-fiction play-by-post role-playing. Set 500 years in the future, players' characters exist in the midst of a recently declared interstellar war. Will your characters survive as the major powers struggle for intergalactic dominance? Visit a universe unique from the grounds up.
Star Army of Yamatai
Genera: Original Sci-Fi
Website: StarArmy.com
Founded: 2000
Members: 507
Leader: Wes, leader, since 2000
Star Army is a free online community dedicated to collaborative story writing and military simulation through a mix of play-by-post and chat-based science fiction roleplaying games.
Running since 2000, Star Army features a unique original scifi setting created by its members and characterized by sleek, powerful starships, power armor, cute catgirls, and heavily armed men of action. War is never far away. Age 16+.
Star Trek Groups
Alpha Fleet
Genera: Star Trek
SimEnc Article: Alpha Fleet (group)
Website: www.alpha-fleet.com
Founded: 2003
Members: 100
Leader: Justic Jiprin, Commander in Chief
Alpha Fleet operates on an advanced military style structure designed and proved to better promote a community atmosphere and a better gaming experience for all. It's sims take place in the dangerous Federation universe after the Dominion War where hidden evils that have laid dormant for so many years are beginning to wreak havoc on the safety and security of the United Federation of Planets.
Bravo Fleet
Genera: Star Trek
SimEnc Article: Bravo Fleet (group)
Website: bravofleet.com
Founded: 1997
Members: 1500
Leader: Valren Arelwynn, Commanding Officer
A large and long-running Star Trek RPG group. Has e-mail, message board, IRC and messenger based sims. Bravo Fleet is voluntarily rated "PG-13" in the style of the trademarked MPAA rating though some affiliate simms are rated "mature" or equivalent.
Federation Space
Genera: Star Trek
SimEnc Article: Federation Space (group)
Website: federationspace-rpg.com
Founded: 2000
Members: 120+
Leader: Leader
A Star Trek, play-by-message board, role-playing game set approximately 40 years after ST:TNG. Currently operating 10 Simms with an international membership of 120+ members.
Omega Fleets
Genera: Star Trek
SimEnc Article: Omega Fleets (group)
Website: www.omegafleets.com
Founded: 2008
Members: 15
Leader: Leader
Its the year 2386 and the Federation are allies with the Romulans - but can they save themselves from any threat that comes their way? Omega Fleets Battles everyone from Cardassians to their Mirror self. Come check us out and see if you have what it takes to survive. Omega Fleets is bound to have something for everyone. Come check us out and join in on the fun.
Siren Fleet
Genera: Star Trek
SimEnc Article: Siren Fleet (group)
Website: siren-fleet.com
Founded: Date
Members: Members
Leader: Kurtis D. Levenham, Commander in Chief
The year is 2384 and the events of the past decade have left a lasting impression on the Federation. Following the attempt by Shinzon and the Remens to destroy Earth, diplomatic relations with the Romulans are better than ever before; Recovery from the Dominion War is still ongoing, but making progress every day; The Borg are at bay for the time being with very little contact having occurred in the recent months and years. In the deep of the ocean; in a sea as black as space itself, a cry can be heard, so shrill and powerful- it is the call of the Sirens.
Sixth Fleet
Genera: Star Trek
SimEnc Article: Sixth Fleet
Website: sixth-fleet.com
Founded: April 30, 2006
Members: 150
Leader: Graham Thompson, Commander in Chief
Welcome to Sixth Fleet Command, headquarters for Starfleet's Sixth Fleet - the finest and most distinguished fleet in the United Federation of Planets. Sixth Fleet trains its personnel to execute their duties under the most adverse conditions, and to serve as examples of the finest that Starfleet and the United Federation of Planets have to offer.We are an association of Starships, Starbases and Planets with a common cause. Our simulations have the highest quality players and posts out there in play-by-email games, and our database has a wide variety of Fleet canon resources.
Star-Fleet
Genera: Star Trek
SimEnc Article: Star-Fleet
Website: www.star-fleet.com
Founded: 1991
Members: 200
Leader: Club President
STF offers the opportunity to RP on ships, planets and stations in the Enterprise, Original Movies and TNG eras, together with an activity academy and GM Training Program. Initially existing on the Prodigy "Classic" network, it now exists in WeBBSpace, created in Drupal. Check out the best bulletin board style RPG on the Internet, today!
Star Fleet On-Line
Genera: Star Trek
SimEnc Article: Star Fleet On-Line
Website: sfol.net
Founded: 1994
Members: Members
Leader: Fleet Admiral Kirk
Founded in 1994, this Internet based club has a half dozen sims and is dedicated to keeping the dream alive for Trekkers world wide.
Star Trek: A Call To Duty
Genera: Star Trek
SimEnc Article: Star Trek: A Call To Duty
Website: startrek.acalltoduty.com
Founded: 1995
Members: 300
Leader:
The first game supported by Paramount, and one of today's major groups. Played by hundreds of people worldwide, you start in the role of a Starfleet Cadet, graduate from the three-week Academy Training missions as an Ensign, and join the crew of any of our starships or stations in the ACTD Fleet. Your mission - to explore the far reaches of the galaxy, seek out new life and civilizations, and go where no one has gone before. But beware, danger and excitement is waiting for you at every turn!
Star Trek Simulation Forum
Genera: Star Trek
SimEnc Article: Star Trek Simulation Forum
Website: www.stsf.net
Founded: 2002
Members: 300
Leader: Admiral Atragon-9, Forum Leader
The Star Trek Simulation Forum (abbreviated STSF) is a Star Trek simming organization that provides numerous online text-based role-playing games. It was created in July 2002, and has served as the forum of the official Star Trek website operated by Paramount Pictures since October of that year.
Taskforce 254
Genera: Star Trek
SimEnc Article: Taskforce 254
Website: forum.daro.info
Founded: Date
Members: Members
Leader: Leader
Taskforce 254 is the leading Dutch language Star Trek Sim. With chat, email, and message board sims Taskforce 254 fulfils your Dutch Star Trek simming needs!
United Space Federation
Genera: Star Trek
SimEnc Article: United Space Federation
Website: sector001.com
Founded: 1995
Members: 200
Leader: USFCaitlin, Leader, since 2000
The United Space Federation is one of the leading Star Trek simulation/role playing groups, with simulations on AOL and AOL Instant Messenger (AIM).
United Confederation of Interstellar Planets
Genera: Star Trek, Battle Star Galactica, & General Science Fiction
SimEnc Article: UCIP
Website: www.ucip.org
Founded: 1994
Members: 250
Leader: Harold Malone (Franky), CinC
The United Confederation of Interstellar Planets, known more commonly among its membership as [UCIP], is a simming organization that was founded in 1994. Since its inception, UCIP has become known for its quality simulations and simming environment, advanced simmer training programs, and general OOC support structure. It has been recognized by Yahoo! Internet Life as being the best Star Trek RPG on the internet.
Star Trek Independent Games
Starbase Deep Space 9
Genera: Star Trek
SimEnc Article: Starbase Deep Space 9
Website: www.sb-ds9.com
Founded: 2004
Members: Members
Leader: Nathan Sheridan, Commanding Officer
DS9 is a live AIM-based sim that has been running for over four years now. We sim every Wednesday at 10pm EST/7pm PST! Check us out!
Tailchaser Simulation Group
Genera: Star Trek
SimEnc Article: Tailchaser Simulation Group
Website: tcv3.haebr.net
Founded: 2001
Members: 9
Leader: James Davis, General Manager
The Tailchaser Simulation Group is an independent simming group centered on one sim, the SS Tailchaser. The ship and crew are civilian and dedicated to a frontier exploration mission. Runs weekly, currently based on the AIM service.
USS Archimedes
Genera: Star Trek
SimEnc Article: USS Archimedes
Website: http://sim.jedi.net.nz
Founded: 2006
Members: 11
Leader: Nathan Geiger, Commanding Officer
Archimedes is a Star Trek based Play By Board (PBB) sim that thrives on collaboration between writers. There is some semblance to plot but the writers like to focus on their characters development and interactions with each other. Archimedes can also boast that after almost three years and over 20 missions and shoreleaves that they are an active community of excellent writers.
USS Sparta
Genera: Star Trek
SimEnc Article: USS Sparta
Website: www.usssparta.com
Founded: 2009
Members: 8 (currently, and growing)
Leader: Cpt. T'obiathar (CO), Cmdr. Blaine (XO)
The USS Sparta is a brand new PBMB (Post By Message Board) sim that has begun its journey on June 15, 2009. Its story takes place in the early movie era times of Star Trek (between ST I and II). The ship is a experimental prototype class developed as a forerunner to the Constellation class and has some quirks to work out, particularly around the quad-nacelle warp drive. Missions will center around a mix of border patrol and deep space exploration with plenty of time for character development and sub-stories.
USS Thall
Genera: Star Trek
SimEnc Article: USS Thall
Website: groups.yahoo.com/group/ussthall
Founded: 2004
Members: 7
Leader: Drew Ketchen
The never ending search of the universe, it's star systems and planets are what brought Starfleet out in to space from it's very beginings. The Uss Thall is a continuation of this search, it's unlimited mission to carry on doing what the ships of the Federation do best, meet, greet and learn from all whom they encounter. The current mission for the Thall is to unearth a treachery that aims to stab at the very heart of the Federation itself. Are you willing to put yourself on the line for what you believe in? Only the whole truth will uncover how far this plague in the Federation has gone, so help bring to justice those who would tear down the very fabric of what the Federation stands for. Who knows what they will encounter? You'll never know unless your a part of her crew. The Uss Thall is a free form Star Trek RPG. If you decide you join, can we ask you to also head over to the OOC discussion list for the Uss Thall and join this as well. It can be found at: http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/ussthallooc Because of the adult content that can be written into the story, all members must be 17+ years of age.
Star Wars Groups
Star Wars Unleashed
Genera: Star Wars
SimEnc Article: Star Wars Unleashed
Website: rpg.swunleashed.net
Founded: May 25th, 2000
Members: Members
Leader: Jeren
A Star Wars message board sim that has been in existance for over nine years. The game allows people to play roles from bartenders and smugglers to high ranking Imperial or Rebel officers and everything in between. SWU also boasts an active chat room for OOC conversation and story planning.
Helpful Resources
Big List of RPG Plots
A collection of sample plots.
Diaspora Games
Diaspora Games provides free web hosting, IT support, message boards, chat rooms, e-mail, and more.
Everchanging Book of Names
Everchanging Book of Names (a.k.a. EBoN) is a shareware random name generator for 32-bit Microsoft Windows systems. Its highly sophisticated algorithm ensures that most of the names generated by it are readily usable. Moreover, the wide selection of name sets (called chapters) ensure that the names are truly unique and come in different flavors.
Jacmus Prime
World Building for RPG's, stories and pure fun.
PBEM Players
PBEM Players is a wonderful site that helps simmers/online role-players write better posts. Focuses on play by e-mail, but its just as useful for message board simmers.
RPGee
Recruitment for online play by post games as well as hosting services for role playing forums.
RPGLibrary
The RPG Library contains a vast amount of information, downloads, and links for fantasy, horror, super hero, and many other online role-playing and PBEM games.
Simming League
A hub for the simming and online role-playing community.
Recruiting E-mail Lists
Artwork help - RPG classified ads
Comic book based - Comic-Rpg-Recruitment-HQ
Fantasy - Fantasy_Plug
General - Roleplaying Yellowpages
Horror - DarkPlug
Modern Day - ModernDayPlug
Mystery - MysteryPlug
Original Games - OriginalRPGAds
Paranormal - RPG SFF casting list
Players looking for games - RPG Talent Agency
Sci Fi - Science Fiction Game Recruiting Hub
Star Trek - Star Trek Recruitment
Star Trek - Starfleet's Recruitment Centre
Star Trek - Starship Recruitment Center
Star Trek - Startrek Siming add Center
Star Trek - UFP Recruitment Center
Star Trek - UFP Starfleet Simming HQ
X-men - XMenRPGPromo
Recruiting Sites
Diaspora Games Recruiting
Primarily ads for Star Trek and other Sci Fi based sims.
PBEM2
A successor to the famous PBEM site.
Play by Mail and PBEM Recruiting
Ads for old fashioned play by mail games, as well as play by email games.
Simming League Recruiting
Ads for sims/RPGs, and posts by individuals looking for their ideal sim.
