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Summary

Players of the rougelike game, Angband, have formed their community in the Usenet newsgroup rec.games.roguelike.angband, where all aspects of the game are discussed including character building, new versions of the game, equipment, diving hints, armor, monsters, strengths and weaknesses of the various races (dwarves, humans, elves) artifacts, feelings, Angband history, YASDs, YAWPs, etc. Players who are new to Angband or to the rec.games.roguelike.angband may find the newsgroup FAQ, http://tartarus.uwa.edu.au/~trs80/angfaq1.html, helpful for their game play and their posting to the group. The FAQ explains the very basics like what Angband is and from whence it comes, its relation to Tolkien's Middle-Earth, how to obtain the game, and it also provides a link to an Angband newbie guide. The newsgroup is a hub of conversation, from new player questions to experienced player experiences, and Angband fans will find the information and discussion in the group very helpful and the community very receptive to new members.