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General discussion about alternate history scenarios where the divergence from real history occurs before 1900 AD. Post "what if" questions and talk about the results.

General discussion about alternate history scenarios where the divergence from real history happens from 1900 AD onward. Post "what if" questions and talk about the results. NOT debates about present-day politics.

This is a forum for complete alternate history timelines and scenarios. Each new thread must start with a scenario at least 2000 words long, and will be reviewed by a moderator before they show up. Use the Discussion forums to develop scenarios that aren't ready to be posted here and to make comments. DO NOT post comments here, timeline authors should create a discussion thread.

Talk about published works of alternate history and post reviews and opinions on them. Discuss, rate, and post links to AH sites on the web.

For discussions of events which primarily take place in the future, including when the point of divergence is in the recent past. Can include "sci fi" elements, but outright ridiculous/fantastic stuff should go in the ASB forum. NOT for debates about present-day politics.

Discuss alternate history scenarios that involve time travel, magic, alien intervention, anything in the sea of time, and other such weirdness. Also alternate histories taking place in fictional universes (Star Wars, etc).

This forum is for shared worlds: roleplaying scenarios where different people contribute to the development of the same alternate world over time. Use the sandbox for short threads focused on board members.

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