Swords of Freeport

About

Swords of Freeport is a text-based RPG that channels the spirit of old-school BBS door games and MUDs. Play solo or host a server for others to join as you navigate a turn-based world where you choose a profession, join guilds, and build your reputation. Daily action limits keep pacing deliberate, blending social climbing with quirky antics like pickpocketing or tracking bizarre creatures. The interface is barebones but functional, focusing on choices over graphics. The game’s charm lies in its satirical setting, a chaotic, capitalist city-state where opportunities for mischief abound. Hunt surreal beasts, dodge authorities, or sleep in beds that live up to their "flea-infested" promise. Freeport’s humor and irreverent take on greed and democracy stand out, paired with a low barrier to entry for those nostalgic for dial-up-era gaming. Launched in August 2023, it runs on PC, Linux, and Mac, offering a niche but dedicated experience for fans of narrative-driven social play.

Storyline

Freeport is the biggest, most infamous city on the Trantic Seaboard. The only city-state free of monarchs and unelected officials, it has been infested with something arguably even worse - capitalists. The perfect place to make your fortune... or get your throat cut trying. Venture forth and pick pockets! Avoid the city constabulary! Join guilds! Explore the city! Hunt the mighty Bloatalope, the dangerous Flaymonkey, and the Sharp-Toothed Chargebeast! Sleep in flea-infested beds! Only in the democratic citystate of FREEPORT! (No taxation until 100 gold crowns per week.)