BBSes

Night Owl BBS

Managed by Mark A Janelle of Barracuda fame, the Night Owl BBS served as the semi-official Game-Maker community hub. Every copy of Game-Maker included a leaflet for the BBS.

After some recent discussions, I seem to recall some widespread connection issues. Either the BBS was only up during evening hours (as the name would suggest) or the number on the leaflet was incorrect. Either way, many people had trouble logging in. When one did log in, the place was a bit stiff and, again, serious. And being hosted in Kennebunkport, Maine, it was a hefty long-distance charge for almost anyone -- even those who lived in-state, as I did. Still, it was a good place to make connections and branch off to other sub-communities and smaller BBSes.

My memory is a bit hazy; I think the Night Owl BBS may have changed names, or the Game-Maker section may have moved over to other boards. On that list of 1990s Maine BBSes, I recognize a couple of other boards associated with Janelle's name.

Late Nite BBS

Hurdles is native to the LATE NITE BBS of St. ALbans VT. The LATE NITE BBS runs 2400 to 14.4k and specializes in games. It is your place for great games! Thousands of games and no fees at all Call today and log on as a new user, open 24 hours a day!

(802) 524-1785 Your sysop is DAVE YERGEAU.