The Great Tournament

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Play a young peasant boy who becomes squire to a legendary knight. Travel the realm competing in jousts, archery, and melee competitions. Train hard in order to become a powerful knight and eventually compete in The Great Tournament to decide the fate of the realm in this medieval story. The Great Tournament is a 190,000 word interactive fantasy novel by Philip Kempton, where your choices control the story. It's entirely text-based—without graphics or sound effects—and fueled by the vast, unstoppable power of your imagination. Enjoy the story of a young boy’s rise from lowly squire to powerful knight in this epic story that takes place in medieval times. Choose your attributes and train your skills in order to win in tournaments. Become a hero of the realm or use your power to take control over the kingdom. Unique combat and character generation ensures no one game is the same. Fight for glory, love, or power in the Great Tournament. Multiple endings with different story lines.

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