The (Unofficial) Talisman Computer Game

I discovered that I still have a back-up copy of the original Unofficial Talisman Computer Game (the one that was removed by request of Game's Workshop's over-cautious legal department in 2009), so I decided to upload the site to a new server (for educational and legacy purposes only).

There is an even older version of the website here as well.

You still won't find the actual game on any websites I control, so here is a video of it running instead.

Talisman Digital Edition Trailer

It's coming - slowly - Still not as good as the Unofficial Talisman Computer Game, but we are getting there! Nomad tell me that a full multi-player version will be available by May 2013, but no sign of a release date yet other than 'Summer 2013'. Features: Multiplayer modes for up to 4 players. Play against AI opponents. 14 characters to choose from. 17 powerful spells to cast. Many expansions available post-release. Detailed, interactive tutorial.

Talisman Prologue in development

A video from Nomad Games showing the development of Talisman Prologue from a text based game through to its current iteration. Let's hope Nomad can complete the game and include multi-player and AI, for without it, I still feel that my version is better! Follow this link for the Nomad development diary.

Unofficial Talisman Game legacy

I continue to receive requests for a download of the Unofficial Talisman Game. Unfortunately I am unable to provide a link under the conditions of the "cease and desist" order from Games Workshop. This is such a shame because version 9 was freaking awesome! It is a shame that GW feel that they have to protect their Intellectual Property so vigorously as I share the opinion of many of you that the Unofficial Talisman PC Game was nothing but a free 'walking advert' for Games Workshop. Perhaps it is because Games Workshop own a property that is so vague and ephemeral ("Wizard", "Psionic Blast", "Rune sword", "Maiden"....... what?! I can't call my guy a wizard??!"). I am being flippant, but there are many examples of GW stomping on the fan-made creations out there because:

GW will not tolerate your activities as they could lead to confusion in the mind of the consumer

GW "cease and desist"

You might enjoy our other games PoopScoop, ASCIIBombman or Starfunk.

Thank you for all your kind words and I hope your quest for version 9 is successful and avoids any nasty communication from the GW Bully Boys.

Just in case there is any confusion in the minds of any of our readers.  The following image is a screenshot from the new Nomad Games Officially licensed version of Talisman:

This is a screen shot from the Unofficial game by the amateur programmer T Street from "Superdecade Games" (A completely unofficial version of Talisman, in no way endorsed by Games Workshop that has been removed from all sites we control.  Phew!  Oh yeah, and these images have been used completely without permission, just in case you were in anyway "confused" as a "consumer")