ATITD Wiki: The History Of Egypt

This is a dates and events style record of Egypt's history. A more descriptive version is in the works. The Record Book lists some of the greatest achievements in game. The census shows the history of the population and achievement within each of the disciplines.

Pre-launch

1997: Andrew Tepper & Josh Yelon decide to make a MMOG set in Egypt without any combat in it.
1997-2000: Plans to include voice over IP in game (using the Roger Wilco s/w) are scrapped mainly due to bandwidth reasons.
1998-1999: James joins eGenesis to become lead artist for the game.
May 9, 1999: eGenesis.com starts to breathe see HERE for an archive view.
March 2000: Pittsburgh Technology Council post the first known news article about the game (unfortunately the article can no longer be found on the site).
April 8th 2000: eGenesis.com is overhauled. An archive view can be found HERE
December 2000: Myschyf posts article about the game on on the infamous and now defunct Lumthemad.com (Go HERE and search for eGENESIS to read it)
December 2000: First known public test of ATITD, there is much excitement over the ability to make brick racks and wood planes
December 2000: First ATITD guild formed called 'The Illuminati', they sadly quickly lose interest and the guild disbands.
January 2001: First English speaking guild formed, 'The Guardians of the Oasis' (GOO)
Early 2001: First English fansite is opened called The Oasis, both GOO & The Illuminati have their guild boards there
April 19, 2001: eGenesis.com is overhauled and has proper details of the game on it for the first time. See an archive view HERE
July 28, 2001: Beta#1 begins
Mid 2001: GOO open their own fansite admined by Tchrin (you can kind of see it (sans gfx) HERE)
Mid 2001: 'The Scholars of Thoth' (SOT) guild split off from GOO including members Apophis, Pluribus, Caedar, Bellah & Serius
Mid-Late 2001: Apophis opens 'The Pages of Thoth' fansite including in it the first Tech Tree.
Mid-Late 2001: Mekhu leaves GOO to form 'The House of Bes' (BES) guild, dedicated to helping new starters to the game.
Late 2001: GOO disband. Tchrin joins SOT, and agrees with Apophis to make a fansite to eclipse all others.
Early 2002: ATITD.net is launched, unfortunately without Apophis who due to RL issues left ATITD.

Jan 2002 Beta 2 starts
Jan-Sep 2002 Beta 2 runs. Mostly server sessions of a few hours with long gaps
Mid 2002: The ATITD.net Forums become the official ones for the game.
Aug 21, 2002 First Demi-Pharoah election. Hellinar elected.
Sep 28, 2002 Beta 2 ends
Nov 8, 2002 Beta 3 begins with a week long session
Nov to Jan 2003 Beta 3 runs. Mostly 2 or 3 day sessions.
November 4, 2002: Devalin joins ATITD.net team as the 'Database Guru'
November 30, 2002: The ATITD.net tech tree is opened, written by Devalin and most of the data input was done by Meffi, with help from Caedar.
Early 2003: Devalin leaves ATITD.net to run ATITD.info. An agreement is made that a view of the tech tree will remain on ATITD.net since the Tech Tree was a joint project originally.
January 12, 2003: The release date of 15th Feb 2003 is announced.
January 29, 2003: First sounds in game
Jan 31, 2003 Beta 3 ends.

The First Telling

February 1, 2003: The First Telling begins in Kemet (the German version of ATITD).
February 15, 2003: The First Telling begins in Egypt.
Late February: The Change Douchebags Name To Flower Law is the first law passed targetting a specific player.
March 8, 2003: The Test of Octec's Ghost is released.
March 9, 2003: The passage of the Rape Law bans a player from Egypt for the first time.
March 15, 2003: The Test of Astrological Alignment is released.
March 25, 2003: Scientists begin distributing pages of "Unusual Minerals" Volumes 1 and 2 across Egypt. These books reveal the general location of gypsum and bauxite.
April 2003: Gold panning becomes available. As gold mines have not yet been discovered, this becomes Egypt's first source of gold and permits research on several key technologies to proceed.
April 2003: Ore Infernos become available, and Egypt moves out of the charcoal age.
April 6, 2003: Minting technology becomes available, propelling Egypt from a barter to a money economy.
April 24, 2003: Water mines are unlocked and built, allowing cuttable gems to be produced.
May 2003: An Egypt-wide research effort unlocks Beer brewing.
May 7, 2003: Egypt's first pyramid, a Pyramid of the People, is completed by Galor.
May 13, 2003: The first Pyramid of Fertile Land is completed in Valley of Kings at (-865 6415).
May 29, 2003: The Test of Festivals is released.
May 31, 2003: The Test of the Demi Pharaoh is released.
June 7, 2003: The first Pyramid of the Deep Ocean is completed in Old Egypt, and consecrated by Asylum.
June 19, 2003: Amira is elected the first Demi-Pharaoh of Egypt.
July 5, 2003: The Test of the Prismatic Opticon is released.
July 14, 2003: In one of the most public and expensive acts of vandalism seen in Egypt, the character "Mafia" empties more than 250 kitchens at the Nileside Cafe. Mafia is banned via the legal system four days later.
July 18, 2003: Egypt's only magnesium mines are 'discovered' by Khepry, an agent of the Stranger. Khepry makes most of the mines public, and people flood to them to mine the rare ore. The intense mining activity devastates the area about the mines, converting grassy land to barren rock. (See also: the Magnesium Incident.)
July 20, 2003: The Test of Empty Hand is released.
August 1, 2003: The Test of Pyrotechnics is released.
August 5, 2003: The first Pyramid of the Living Forest is completed in Cradle of the Sun at (2924 -1250), and consecrated by Sigil.
August 15, 2003: Igoka is elected the second Demi-Pharaoh of Egypt.
August 24, 2003: The Secret of Alchemy is discovered on tablets hidden throughout Egypt.
September 11, 2003: Pharaoh challenges Egypt to discover the secret of garlic.
September 16, 2003: Qetesh is elected the third Demi-Pharaoh of Egypt.
September 18, 2003: The Test of the Banquet, otherwise known as Feast for the Senses, is released.
September 18, 2003: The Test of Trust is released.
September 19, 2003: Clearcutting is unlocked. Massive deforestation of some regions results. At one point, 3450 trees out of a total of around 15300 are clearcut. A flood of laws to control the situation arrive at the voting booth, and calm returns within a couple weeks.
October 3-5, 2003: Traders from Africa visit Egypt, selling rare spice, improved flower fertilizer, and baskets of cobras.
October 5, 2003; Igoka sells his account (and associated Demi-Pharaoh ban powers) on eBay. The account is bought by silver, who promptly cancels it.
October 6, 2003: The Test of the Venery is relased.
October 25, 2003: The Test of Towers is released.
October 26, 2003: The Test of Beacons is released.
October 29, 2003: Sand Blooms briefly appear in the desert.
November 9, 2003: The Test of the Covered Cartouche is released.
November 9, 2003: The Test of the Megalopolis is released.
November 16, 2003: Egypt's first megalopolis is constructed in the Valley of Kings.
November 17, 2003: FaceAnkh is elected the fourth Demi-Pharaoh of Egypt.
Noevmber 21-28, 2003: The Contest of Seven is held, debuting a new ranking system for Conflict games.
November 22, 2003: Xenobotany is opened in Desert of Shades, introducing Lily of the Sea flower bulbs.
November 24, 2003: The Test of the Formal Garden is released.
November 28, 2003: Speed of the Serpent claims its first victim, Teti.
December 3, 2003: The tournament ranking system makes its official debut, replacing the eGenesis ranking system in the Test of Telepathy.
December 5, 2003: The Well of Souls archaelogical dig begins.
December 7, 2003: During the Well of Souls dig, noxious smoke is released from the ground, burning the eyes and lungs of those in attendance. The artifact fragments retrieved seemed indicate a great (though potentially cursed) treasure, possibly located in Seven Lakes.
December 7, 2003: The first Venery passes the The Test of the Venery. Test Designers are Aewl, Dragynne, Ravious, liberte, Brelkin, and fatherWind
December 8, 2003: The Test of Takeskot is released.
December 9, 2003: The first 1000 cubit Obelisk is constructed in Valley of Kings, and exhibits "a strange electricity".
December 16, 2003: Another archaeological dig takes place in Seven Lakes, discovering the secrets of the sawmill.
December 24, 2003: The Test of Witagog is released.
December 27, 2003: The Test of the Tomb of the Immortal is released.
January 2, 2004: The Test of Patronage is released.
January 2, 2004: Speed of the Serpent claims its second victim: Narkho. Scientists extract a serum from his blood for further study.
January 6, 2004: silver is elected the fifth Demi-Pharaoh of Egypt.
January 11, 2004: Scientists at the University of The Human Body request a sample of each of thirteen recently discovered mushroom types.
January 13, 2004: The Test of Darkest Night is released with the donation of the thirteenth new mushroom to the university.
January 15, 2004: The Test of the Bijou and The Test of Reason are released.
January 21, 2004: Speed of the Serpent claims its third victim: Cylan.
February 2, 2004: The Test Of King's Convoy is released.
February 2-4, 2004: Another Well of Souls dig is held by Nathaniall. A new tincture, Af, and a new metal, Metal Blue are the result.
February 5, 2004: Speed of the Serpent claims its fourth victim, Somebob. However, Somebob claims he did not take SotS, and blames it on an unknown guildmate.
February 7, 2004: The Ancient Forge is uncovered, and the first Ancient Automaton is built.
February 10, 2004: Esme is elected the sixth Demi-Pharaoh of Egypt.
February 16, 2004: The Test Of The Funerary Temple is released.
February 20, 2004: Speed of the Serpent claims its fifth victim, Devalin.
February 22, 2004: The Test Of The Pulse of the People is released.
February 22, 2004: Rehpic becomes Egypt's first Sage.
February 25, 2004: Speed of the Serpent claims its sixth victim, Inles. Scientists the Great University of the Human Body announce they "may be able to develop a cure"
February 28, 2004: Speed of the Serpent claims its seventh victim, GordonFreeman. Scientists the Great University of the Human Body again announce they "may be able to develop a cure"
February 28, 2004: The Test of Set's Ladder is released.
February 29, 2004: The Test of Zhadu is released.
March 1, 2004: Teppy, after investigating Somebob's claims regarding not having drunk SotS, reverses his death.
March 3, 2004: Nia dies of SotS poisoning, becoming the 7th person (not counting the resurrected Somebob) to do so. The Scientists again announce the possibility of a future cure.
March 4, 2004: Speed of the Serpent claims its eighth victim, Enjiro.
March 6, 2004: With the release of the Festival of Thoth, The Test of Festivals becomes passable.
March 7, 2004: The Test of Flight is released.
March 10, 2004: The Test of the Bureaucrat is released.
March 17, 2004: Khepry uses social engineering to infiltrate and seize Bindy's bureaucracy. She later sells it back for 5 arsenic.
March 19, 2004: The first Pyramid of the Distant Plains is completed.
March 20, 2004: TpcT is elected the seventh Demi-Pharaoh of Egypt.
March 21, 2004: Teppy further adjusts the scoring threshold for The Test of Pyrotechnics, resulting in Yargh, Sigil, antichaos, and Gardiner being the first four players to pass the test.
April 12, 2004: The Test of the Windsong is released.
April 17, 2004: The Test of Visions is released, making available six tests in each discipline.
April 18, 2004: A new advancement system for the Discipline of Conflict is introduced which takes partial progress into account.
May 6, 2004: MissBarbara is elected the eighth Demi-Pharaoh of Egypt.
May 8, 2004: Travellers come from far, bringing Egypt Cuttable Zircon. The 9 who cut the best decided on a prize for the betterment of all.
May 20, 2004: Toxin Extraction technology is released as a reward to all of Egypt from the Zircon Event.
May 31, 2004: MissBarbara uses the power of the Demi-Pharaoh to permanently exile Asylum from Egypt, becoming the first Demi-Pharaoh to use the ban power.
June 16, 2004: Safira is elected the ninth Demi-Pharaoh of Egypt.
June 19, 2004: The final seven tests are released: The Test Of Reflection (conflict), The Test Of The Vigil (worship), The Test Of The Hegemon (leadership), The Test Of The Raeli Mosaic (art), The Test Of The Singing Cicada (body), The Test Of The Seven Phoenix (architecture) and The Riddle Of The Sphinx (thought).
June 27, 2004: Egypt gains its first oracles in the disciplines of Architecture, Leadership, and Worship.
July 6, 2004: Sots has claimed its 24th victim Morkeleb, resulting in a cure being found.
July 11, 2004: The First Pyramid of Many Wonders is built and consecrated by Rehpic. Setting off earthquakes at the site and a Volcano to appear in SE.
July 15, 2004: Another volcano erupts in South Egypt, causing chaos. Fish and animals are found sick throughout all of Nubia.
July 24, 2004: A once harmless Algae has been whipped into a mad fury by the volcanic eruptions, causing sulfur to spread towards the mouth of the Nile from the volcanic eruption site in South Egypt.
July 25, 2004: Rumors begin to spread that praying at the Osiris' Cult camp will help slow the Algae Plague.
July 28, 2004: Saduat, charismatic leader of the mysterious [Priests of Osiris]?, leads a dozen of his most faithful followers into the Desert of Shades with the intent of mass-suicide, but is revealed by the priest Akert-Hotep as a fraud. The group's scribe, Nefer-Aaru, was reported missing after an argument with Saduat.
July 31, 2004: After long sessions of prayer at the altar of Osiris, a few of their number have dreams of Duat, the underworld. In one such vision, Rana manages to speak with the spirit of Nefer-Aaru, who reveals that she was murdered by Saduat.
August 1, 2004: Acolytes worshipping at the altar of osiris receive a cryptic vision describing a trapped rabbit, being rescued from a pit by a cobra. Later that day, Musar-Ur-Atum (Chancellor of the Great University of the Human Body) reveals that an appeal has been made to the Stranger's University of Progress for assistance in dealing with the algae problem.
August 1, 2004: The Stranger makes an announcement that he has found a cure for the Algae Plague, but will only reveal it if the citizens of Egypt erect all 7 monuments before the Algae reaches the mouth of the Nile.
August 4, 2004: A pair of Pharaoh's Guards arrive in the Acolytes of Osiris camp, and take witness statements regarding the disappearance of Nefer-Aaru and Saduat.
August 8, 2004: Headed by Rehpic, the Monument of Architecture is erected. The monument has sealed a new challenge, The Test of Life, for the next generation.
August 9, 2004: Pharaoh's Guards launch a recruitment drive, appealing for volunteers to assist in the hunt for Saduat. The most promising volunteers are empowered with the ability to arrest Saduat on sight.
August 11, 2004: Pharaoh's Guards Markonius and Mau caught Saduat! Saduat is hauled to prison.
August ???, 2004: Demi-Pharaoh MissBarbara exiles Saduat for the murder of Nefer-Aaru
August 14, 2004: Headed by Safira, the Monument of Leadership is erected. The monument has sealed a new challenge, The Test of the Host, for the next generation.
August 15, 2004: Headed by Zisoni, the Monument of Worship is erected. The monument has sealed a new challenge, The Test of the Humble Priests, for the next generation.
August 28, 2004: Ygerna, Pharaoh's Oracle of Thought, succumbed to the effects of Speed of the Serpent. Egypt was left without an Oracle of Thought.
August 29, 2004: Hekatef and Antichaos both advance to become Oracles of Thought. Hope rose again across Egypt that this Monument might be saved.
August 30, 2004: Headed by Dragyn, the Monument of Body is erected. The monument has sealed a new challenge, The Test Of Safari, for the next generation.
August 30, 2004: Headed by Ajars, the Monument of Conflict is erected. The monument has sealed a new challenge, The Test Of Yokir, for the next generation.
August 31, 2004: Headed by Sigil, the Monument of Art is erected. The monument has sealed a new challenge, The Test of Fountains, for the next generation.
September 1, 2004: Qetesh permanently exiles TeppyeGenesis (played by NosajofOxicropolis) from Egypt.
September 1, 2004: Safira permanently exiles Scottmiller (played by Dyant) from Egypt.
September 1, 2004: At NosajofOxicropolis' request, silver permanently exiles NosajofOxicropolis from Egypt.
September 1, 2004: At Dyant's request, silver permanently exiles Dyant from Egypt, 3 times (second banning was to test to see if it could be done and to see if the 10 minute timer would reset - it did not, Dyant disappeared 10 teppyminutes after the first banning. Third ban was for luck.)
September 1, 2004: Headed by Hekatef, the Monument of Thought is erected. The monument has sealed a new challenge, The Test of the Pathmaker, for the next generation. This is the Seventh and final monument, thus Egypt has met the Stranger's challenge.
September 2, 2004: At 12:00 PM EDT Tale 1 and beta offically end. A pop up in game reads: "Game over. Insert coin to continue." Well done Egypt!
September 2, 2004: At 2:20 PM EDT Kemet officially ends, the pop up reads: "Game Over ;)". Kemet leaves behind a Monument of Worship. Enshrined in it is The Test of the Holy Shrine as a challenge for the next generation. Well done Kemet!