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Telnet BBS • Pensacola, FL • Est. March 7, 2026
Sysop: RAI

CONNECT IN BROWSER

No telnet client? Connect directly from your browser:

80x25 terminal • CP437 charset • ANSI-BBS emulation • Powered by fTelnet

CONNECT VIA TELNET CLIENT

Telnet: bbs.cultofjames.org port 2023

Secure (TLS): bbs.cultofjames.org port 992

Dial-Up: 619.314.4243,,,42069 (Works? But untested)

From your terminal:

telnet bbs.cultofjames.org 2023

Software: Mystic BBS A45 on Debian Linux

ABOUT

BBS PCOLA is a hobbyist bulletin board system running on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Message bases, door games, FidoNet-style echomail, IRC, and a MUD -- all accessible over telnet from any terminal.

New users can create an account on first connect. No invitation needed.

SYSTEM STATS

SysopRAI
LocationPensacola, FL
SoftwareMystic BBS A45 on Debian Linux
Nodes20 (0 in use)
Uptime--
Total Calls--
Calls Today--
Users--
Messages--
Message Bases--
Door Games--
FTN Networks--

FTN NETWORKS

We carry echomail from several FidoNet Technology Networks:

NetworkZoneNodeStatus
HobbyNet954895/79Active
tqwNet13373/226Active
HealthNet9991/79Active
AgoraNet46--Pending

SpectrumNet (Zone 404) -- Our Network

SpectrumNet is an FTN network we operate for LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent communities. 18 echo areas covering identity, community, neurodivergence, creative arts, gaming, and tech.

Hub: 404:1/1BinkP: bbs.cultofjames.org:24554

Sysops interested in joining: see the SpectrumNet Info Pack

DOOR GAMES

GameKeyType
Legend of the Red DragonLDOS (dosemu2)
TradeWars 2002 v3.09 GoldTDOS (dosemu2)
MajorMUD v1.11pMMBBSEmu (rlogin)
KayfabeMUDKEvennia (rlogin)
Highway HaulerHEvennia (rlogin)
Usurper RebornUNative Linux
Food FightFDoor
Pimp WarsPDoor
BBS SimulatorSDoor
MPL BlackJackJMPL
OVW Live CameraODoor

High Scores

Scores update every 15 minutes from the BBS.

Legend of the Red Dragon

PlayerLevelHPWeapon
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TradeWars 2002

TraderAlignmentTurns Left
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Highway Hauler [Live Map & Scores]

HandleMilesDeliveriesMoneyOn-Time
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IRC SERVER

Server: irc.cultofjames.org

Plaintext: port 6667

TLS: port 6697

Network: CultOfJames

Channels: #BBS_PCOLA#KPNS#CoJ

From your terminal:

/connect irc.cultofjames.org 6697

InspIRCd 4.9 + Anope Services (NickServ, ChanServ). BBS users get auto-registered IRC accounts via the IRC door (hotkey I).

Server password can be set in your IRC client for auto-identification via NickServ passforward.

OTHER SERVICES

ServiceDetails
MRC ChatInter-BBS real-time chat (from BBS menu)
BinkPbbs.cultofjames.org:24554
TLS TelnetPort 992 (stunnel)