“Ever, Jane” is a new MMORPG (massive multiplayer online role-playing game) inspired by the literary works of Jane Austen. The game was created by Judy L. Tyrer and is designed for super fans of the author. Like traditional MMORPGs, 'Ever, Jane' lets you socialize with other players and increase your character’s skills. However, swords and spells have been replaced by gossip and quests and raids with balls and dinner parties.
In 'Ever, Jane,' the object of the game is to climb the social ladder. The game features a lot of the same elements from Austen’s stories while still maintaining the traditional elements of an MMORPG. The game is currently seeking $100,000 of funding on Kickstarter and is about a quarter of the way towards its goal.
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