The Vortex BBS reddit / bbs ---------------------------------------------------------------------- arelas404 · 2020-03-06 18:12 I just wanted to drop in and let everyone know The Vortex is up and available for calls. We had the BBS up in various forms since 1997, but ran other BBSes before that. Visit the website at [vortexbbs.com](https://vortexbbs.com) or telnet there from your favorite BBS telnet client. Pretty much full access on the first call but there is a user rewards system in place that will grant more access for regular users. The system is running Mystic and is heavily modded using Python. ​ https://preview.redd.it/5zpt2u0yf3l41.jpg?width=1500&format=pjpg&auto= webp&s=a5abadad6d744a1e2041092043a5eb92d2f95e7f ---------------------------------------------------------------------- arelas404 · 2020-03-06 18:19 We are also going to be doing some giveaways soon. We are giving out custom mouse pads with the logo above to the first 3 users to reach 1000 points. We will also be doing some other stuff like that in the future. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- [deleted] · 2020-03-06 18:24 [deleted] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- zerosouls · 2020-03-06 18:41 I'm aware of this BBS and have been for some time. But I find it so nostalgic to see it since I also ran a BBS called The VorteX in 408 area code throughout the early-mid 90s. Good times! ---------------------------------------------------------------------- arelas404 · 2020-03-06 19:17 I swear I think I've seen some ANSI for your BBS when going through old art packs. I'm glad the nostalgia bug has gotten to others besides me :) I wish I had gotten to call more boards back then but long distance charges prohibited most of my calling and I only got to call outside my area code on just a few occasions. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- [deleted] · 2020-03-06 19:40 [deleted] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- arelas404 · 2020-03-06 19:50 Thanks! We've put a good bit of work into it over the years. Call any time! ---------------------------------------------------------------------- zerosouls · 2020-03-06 20:16 Yes man. Bringing home a 500 dollar phone bill to mom was not well received lol. Cheers mate ---------------------------------------------------------------------- dicksfish · 2020-03-06 21:22 I just logged in and this is a very cool BBS. I am looking for a new home since Alcoholiday is closing up shop. My tradewars game will be lost ;( ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Valdebrick · 2020-03-06 21:32 Great looking website, very slick. Love the ansi designs too! ---------------------------------------------------------------------- arelas404 · 2020-03-06 23:13 I'm sorry to hear Alcoholiday is shutting down. That was a great BBS. Let me know any other doors you would want added. We don't have a ton online right now because I was going to let the users decide. We do have TW, and also Lord, Usurper, Planets, Darkness, and Death Masters. I'm thinking about getting Exitilus online soon too. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- arelas404 · 2020-03-06 23:14 Thanks! We wanted to have the website mirror the BBS as much as possible and also be functional. We are going to be adding several new features soon like our in house BBS list, voting booth results and some other things. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- [deleted] · 2020-03-07 06:50 [deleted]