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Game and Holograms for Peace in Jerusalem March 29, 2004 - by Ian Bogost Wired reports on a plan to use a blimp, holographic temple, and MMOG to bring peace to the middle east.
The Jerusalem Games System, as Hayutman now calls his project, has evolved into a cross between Myst and Doom set within the walls of old Jerusalem. ... [Players] can choose to kill each other, but they won't be able to move to the next level if they do. The goal is to unlock the secret that will induce the coming of a messiah - whether players believe he will turn out to be the Christian Jesus, the Jewish Moshiach, or the Muslim Mahdi. (via Barry Joseph) Comment from Dr. Yitzhaq (Isaac) HAyut-Man on January 7, 2005
Thanks for posting the idea. If you'd like more information, you may look up and/or write me at the above Email and URL. Comment from Online Poker on February 16, 2005
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