===== Crossroads of the Elements ======
//Do you have the might to slay the powerful cloud dragons?//\\
//Can your magical powers pierce the protection around Zeus, the all-powerful?//\\
//Crossroads is a fantasy adventure game based in a far, far past when man was at one with the elements, and the elements were not at one with each other!//\\
//The four elements of Earth, Air, Fire, and Water are the sources of all magical energy. As a player in Crossroads, you choose one of the elements to follow.//\\
//You can practice with magic and become a deadly sorcerer, or use weapons and armor to become a fierce warrior.//\\
//Undecided? You can split magic and physical abilities as much as you want.//\\
//Before playing Crossroads, be sure to read the introduction to the game under the menu for Crossroads!// -- Introduction from HVSXROAD.DOC 

===== Getting Started =====
The original developer of Crossroads, [[Mike Donnelly|Mike "Guile" Donnelly]], and the new developer known as "Chase" have converted the original MajorBBS version of Crossroads of the Elements into a standalone server!

==== Playing Crossroads ====
  - Read the [[house rules|House Rules]]! I don't care if you don't want to, read them anyway!
  - Telnet to [[telnet://xroads.macro10.com]] with a VT100/ANSI terminal emulator to start playing right now!

==== Going Further ====
  - Consult the [[Player Reference]] for helpful information about many aspects of the game.
  - Read about the maps, monsters, and spells for the [[Neutral Realm]], [[Realm of Air]], [[Realm of Earth]], [[Realm of Fire]], and the [[Realm of Water]].
  - [[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/crossroadsoftheelements/|Join the YahooGroup]] where you can talk to the developers, discuss the game with other players, and get help outside of the game when you get stuck!
  - Download, Install, and run a [[mud client|MUD Client]] for features like macros, triggers, and mappers for improved game experience.

===== jXroads =====
[[user:mike_donnelly|Mike "Guile" Donnelly]], the original Crossroads programmer, released the original C/C++ source code for the MajorBBS module to [[user:Robert Murphey|Robert "Exile In Paradise" Murphey]], [[user:Matt McGee]], and [[user:matt_heimer|"Chase"]] for porting into Java2. Robert and Chase are currently in phase 1 where the original Crossroads is being recreated as-is on new code. Phase 2 will extend the original game to incorporate new Realms, Monsters, Spells, Quests, Items, Treasures and more.

Check out the [[jXroads]] page and [[Roadmap]].

===== RPG =====
Late 2006, [[user:robert_murphey|Robert]] began converting the Crossroads source code into a pencil-and-paper tabletop role-playing game. For the status of this project, check the [[RPG]] page and the series of "Tabletop News" posts in the Crossroads Yahoogroup.

===== Resources =====
  * [[Related Websites]] - Explore the virtual space around Crossroads of the Elements
  * [[MajorBBS Demo]] - Setup your own demo of MajorBBS and the original Crossroads of the Elements