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     Tales of Middle Earth (ToME) is a fantasy adventure game, based on the works
    of Tolkien. Focussing on game-play rather than fancy graphics that get boring
    after a week, ToME will keep you playing for years.

    Explore dozens of different dungeons including hundreds of randomly generated
    levels filled with multitudes of different items and treasures. Fight off
    hundreds of monsters and uniques from the stories in a complex fighting system.
    Gain experience and learn skills dependent from the dozens of races and classes
    chosen by the player, cast spells from simple teleportation spells to advanced
    spells that can wipe out a whole army at once. The only game where you can burn
    spell books from trudging in lava (unless you have gained immunity from some
    armour), dry up rivers to cast mighty spells, strike at orcs with blades
    attuned to slay them specifically, summon armies from a simple totem, and even
    enter a symbiotic relationship with a mold!

    Explore dungeons, gain power, and save Middle-earth!

    The player will begin his adventure on the town level where he may acquire
    supplies, weapons, armour, and magical devices by bartering with various shop
    owners. After preparing for his adventure, the player can descend into the
    dungeon near Bree where fantastic adventures await his coming!

    Make sure you read the parchment you are given when you start the game, and
    read the in-game documentation.