I believe it was started by Washizu, Psycho. It was basically a series of scenario maps that were linked together in a grid. Players would sign up to play (something like that) and the object was to conquer the entire map. If someone wanted to challenge an area of the map that you held, then you were required to fight them.
I don't think I heard of anyone actually conquering the whole map but I remember reading about some good battles that were fought. The battles were more or less free for all because you weren't allowed to ally with anyone. I probably haven't got this entirely right, so maybe someone else can give you more info.
Not such a stupid question, by the way. I first heard about it when I started playing, so it has been almost two years. You might even still be able to download the maps if anyone knows where they are.
[This message has been edited by Boneser again (edited 10-26-99).]