Montreal,QC - September, 1st 2003 - Egenesis and Alchemic Dream
announce the launch of the French version of A Tale in the Desert.
Egenesis and Alchemic Dream propose a free trial period and the game
is downloadable on the English website www.atitd.com or on the French
website http://atitd.alchemicdream.com.

A Tale In the Desert takes place in ancient Egypt. The players' goal
is to master the "Seven Disciplines of Man" in order to create an
ideal civilization.
To reach this goal, players can create an economical empire by
learning dozens of jobs and techniques, and by constructing many
different buildings. They also have the possibility to create their
own cities, chose their leaders and laws, and develop flourishing
trades.
The evolution of the game and scenario depend on the players,only
their actions can turn Egypt into a prosperous civilization.


- Seven Disciplines to strive for
Each discipline has seven tests, giving a total of 49 tests for your
character to achieve.
- Player Driven Legal System
The laws of Egypt are written and passed by the community. Laws can
even be passed to exile rogue players.
- 100's of Buildings ATITD includes a large number of buildings that
can be built once the relevant research is unlocked.
- Research & Technology
Seven Universities and Schools, one for each discipline allow players
to contribute resources to research new buildings,tests, and
technology.
- Guilds & Guild Specific Buildings
A powerful guild with a large camp can comand respect and power in atitd.
- Combat Free Gaming
There no chance you'll be pk'd while playing ATITD. Conflict in ATITD
takes the form of the race to unlock technology, or achieve specific
goals.