A Tale in the Desert V is the fifth installment in a massive multiplayer online roleplaying (MMORPG) game set in Ancient Egypt.http://www.atitd.com/index.shtml The game was developed by independent company eGenesis, with the first in the series being released on May 27, 2006.http://gameoscar.com/component/content/article/46-mmorpg/2124-a-tale-in-the-desert-iii 

ATITD uses a desktop client and is supported by Apple, Windows and Linux.http://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm/game/22 The fifth version of the game was launched on August 7, 2010.The%20fifth%20version%20of%20the%20game%20was%20launched%20on%20August%207,%202010 

Players can download the initial game software for free, but after they have played for 24 hours they are required to pay a monthly subscription fee of $13.95.http://www.atitd.com/index.shtml ATITD is one of the few in its genre to possess no combat system. Instead, the game focuses on planning, trading, crafting and society as a whole rather than combat.http://gameoscar.com/component/content/article/46-mmorpg/2124-a-tale-in-the-desert-iii

Set in Ancient Egypt, A Tale in the Desert V begins with a lone peasant, the player, in the middle of the desert with only a simple guide. The peasant must work to become a valuable member of society, developing skills such as carpentry, fishing, foraging and architecture. When the peasant becomes a respected citizen, he or she works to create laws to ensure the welfare of the desert community.http://massively.joystiq.com/2010/08/15/rise-and-shiny-recap-a-tale-in-the-desert-v/ 

The player creates a character and begins the game as a Level 0 Peasant. To earn the first level, he or she must pass the "Principles of Citizenship", a series of skills that unlock new tests and technology when completed. As the player's level increases, new tests and skills will be available such as architecture, art, music, cooking and many more. These skills are learned at academies and universities. Players can become mentors of new members and help them build their skills.http://www.atitd.com/levels.html Different challenges also arise, requiring players to work together to solve problems.http://www.atitd.com/lawmaking.html The game focuses on long-term planning, creating and passing laws, accepting leadership positions and building wealth.http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/role_strategy/ataleinthedesertv.html

• A Tale in the Desert
• A Tale in the Desert II
• A Tale in the Desert III
• A Tale in the Desert IV
• A Tale in the Desert V