In Shadow Siege, you do not develop by manipulating commands. The only feasible way to develop your character is through roleplaying. Instead of repetitive actions, advancement is fueled by the expression of your character through roleplaying.

This place is not just about using emotes. It’s not just about describing the details of your actions. It’s about using the language to convey the scene as vividly as possible. What sets Shadow Siege apart is the pursuit of creative writing, and this emphasis can be evident in the quality of the roleplay.

This must sound daunting, and I have to admit to you that it was certainly intimidating to me, but the longer I played, the more my writing improved in a matter of weeks, and it continues to do so. It was a lot easier because the players actively brought my new character into the world and made me feel as welcome and as important as any of the established players. I’ve never seen anything like it before. This is a truly closeknit community that is very open to new members.

What makes Shadow Siege truly outstanding is the participation of the staff in a vast array of capacities. Yes they are dedicated admin, available for help, have informed and friendly helpers, change code on a weekly, if not daily, basis, but they put a lot of love and effort into enhancing roleplay through devising plot devices, controlling NPCs, adding to the information players gain, and in many other ways of adding to the experience.

At one point, a character was imprisoned, so the staff went and started having the guards talk to her, and have things happen around her, trying to make the experience as interesting as possible despite the difficulty in spicing up a long stay in a cell. Their devotion to one player’s happiness really touched me.

I have had some incredible roleplaying experiences with both groups and individuals, and all the staff-assisted scenes I have seen have been elegant and powerful. My mind is racing even now as I think of the last scene I was in, and I can’t wait to see more of their art.