It all started on a balcony in 1992, where Steve Grand thought up the first inklings of what would once become the Creatures series. Work started on the game in 1993 and the first game was released in 1996 (mid-1997 in the US). Creatures was adored by both genders of all ages, and was a virtually instant hit - especially in the US, where the UK release had been getting rave reviews. This signalled the first 'Era' in the Creatures Community, an era of development, excitement, and discoveries. Lis Morris was, and still is, one of the most amazing developers in the Creatures Community. ... ---