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Praise The Lord! The Bible Coming In MMO Form

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by Phil Kollar on August 30, 2010 at 06:10 PM

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Holy word though it may be, if my Catholic upbringing taught me anything, it's that the Bible is thick book full of big words. Luckily, gamers will soon be able to explore the Christian account of the beginning of the world by running fetch quests and grinding for materials. Last week publisher FIAA announced The Bible Online, a browser-based MMORTS that follows the story of the Bible from the beginning.

The game allows you to create a nomadic tribe in the early days of the Earth and accept quests from Biblical stars such as Abraham. The screenshots make it look a little like Age of Empires, although the actual gameplay is apparently turn-based. Personally, I hope it turns out something like Penny Arcade's take on the concept.

I'll be honest: I don't really have a clue who publisher FIAA is (nor even what that apparent acronym stands for). Their other titles include Kalos War, a more traditional fantasy MMO, and Operation 7, a military FPS. So yeah, The Bible Online is clearly their most ambitious and unique game, at the very least.

Chapter 1 of The Bible Online, which is based on the Book of Genesis, will go into beta on September 6. Check out their official site if you'd like to sign up.

[via Massively]

Filed under: News, MMO, blasphemy, The Bible Online, The Bible, FIAA

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by Randy Castro Monday, August 30, 2010 at 06:18 PM

zerg rushing WITH JESUS!!!
by Castille Monday, August 30, 2010 at 06:20 PM

I love under the tags where it says 'blasphemy'... :)

What if we just want to be evil? Do we still reach the end of the game?
by The Roflcopter Monday, August 30, 2010 at 06:21 PM

Is Jesus like the mage or something?
by BatmanPrime Monday, August 30, 2010 at 06:22 PM

Blasphemy indeed.
by Mourt Monday, August 30, 2010 at 06:27 PM

OMG L2Miracle noob!!

Personally, I can't wait for the Book of Mormon expansion pack!
by notagrape Monday, August 30, 2010 at 06:28 PM

This might be the ultimate case of "the original property doesn't really lend itself to a video game adaptation but if you alter it too much you're going to alienate the property's dedicated fan base."
by Boudro13b Monday, August 30, 2010 at 06:31 PM

"In the beginning, there was much resource gathering."

No, that's not how the verse goes at all. What version of the Bible are they reading from anyway?
by Saturos07 Monday, August 30, 2010 at 06:38 PM

Umm, nty, I like my games full of pagan mythology
by Chris Mrkvicka Monday, August 30, 2010 at 06:52 PM

I wonder if they have a realism mode.....
by Gobzer Monday, August 30, 2010 at 06:56 PM

Thats.... Weird.... Oh well, its not the first time a game has been based on a work of fiction
by Joseph Breen Monday, August 30, 2010 at 06:58 PM

Wow.

Just...wow.
by Martin Harrison Monday, August 30, 2010 at 07:07 PM

and now, BUDDHA MMO!
by Colton Monday, August 30, 2010 at 07:13 PM

I'll try it out. I gotta learn that stuff.
by Jason Spencer Monday, August 30, 2010 at 07:17 PM

I would actually play something like this if it was similar to Age of Empires. This will be generic and misguided at best.
by Daniel509 Monday, August 30, 2010 at 07:22 PM

Im glad they are making this game, i hope many Christian MMO players will support this. I'm not an MMO player, but I sure am proud to be a follower of Jesus Christ.
by Thisismynameanddontmakefunofit Monday, August 30, 2010 at 07:28 PM

"pwning n00bs with Jesus" is pretty much most of what I have to say, but good concept. I either beg mercy for saying that, or rejoice for saving souls online.
by drpain Monday, August 30, 2010 at 07:36 PM

could be interesting as long as its at least rated T
by Autumn Chattos Monday, August 30, 2010 at 07:38 PM

ok, either they arent allowing anyone to sign up... or my "region" is unable to gain access. :( so.... no usa players can play!?!?!? WHAT IS HAPPENING!!!?
by Autumn Chattos Monday, August 30, 2010 at 07:40 PM

OKAY, it told me this, "Our sincerest apologies, we cannot provide service to players in your region or to players using open proxies."

i'm pretty sure im not using a proxie??? or is this a dumb blond mistake?!?!
by TJ Monday, August 30, 2010 at 07:40 PM

rated M for harsh reality