"That's despite it reaching more than 80,000 daily unique players and having more than 4 million players overall. You can seemingly do pretty much whatever you want in , including studying to become a doctor, opening a hair salon or buying a home (it's truly a fantasy world). However, this is a place where crime is rife. The team behind the text-based online RPG this week revealed some fascinating stats to mark the 21st anniversary."
"For instance, 1,204 people who joined the fray in 2004 are still active, including at least one who has been there since the first day. Since Torn City was established 21 years ago, more than 3.6 billion criminal offenses have been committed and yet its justice system has only doled out just under 52 million prison sentences. Since August alone, more than 4.4 million buildings have been burned."
Torn City is a 21-year-old text-based online RPG with more than 80,000 daily unique players and over 4 million total players. The game allows a wide variety of activities, from studying to become a doctor to opening businesses or buying homes, while featuring pervasive crime. Long-term engagement includes 1,204 players who joined in 2004 still active, and at least one player present since day one. Since inception more than 3.6 billion criminal offenses occurred, nearly 52 million prison sentences were issued, and since August over 4.4 million buildings were burned. More than 31,000 players subscribe to support the free-to-play game, and developers have planned updates. New indie releases mentioned include News Tower from Twin Sails Interactive and Sparrow Night, along with upcoming quirky projects like Drywall Eating Simulator and a walking sim starring a grandmother.
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