This game I speak of is called FIEFDOM, it is also callled armchair dictator.  It is turn based.... try it out HERE   www.4webgames.com  it is the game called FIEFDOM...

I've been playing chess for years and I enjoy this game also, It only takes maybe 5 to 10 minutes to play.  ENJOY  I am Lord getitnow

Oh yeah, IF you enjoy those old games like Zork and such they have those too.  If you solve Zork I  you get a free premium account.  Easy, Right..GO to infocom.com