My second year at Shadow Siege is fast approaching, and the MUD itself has come as far along with its updates as I have with my Mudding skills.

Shadow Siege is great for those new to mudding, as I had been when I started. There are IC and OOC glossaries available on the site to quickly bring players up to speed on the setting and current situation or if something is forgotten along the way, and there are also well-written descriptions in the creation area to teach the basic commands.

Upon coming out of the character generation, you're very likely to be swept into a plot rather quickly, or Staff are frequently planning RP events which will involve and are designed to bring all willing players together. All players are newbie-friendly, and willing to offer some company in RP, or help with anything about the game. Staff and Player Aids are also very patient, helpful, and seek to draw you into any ongoing plots, or to bring you into knew ones. New code is going in nearly every day, and players' suggestions are always welcomed and appreciated to add even more unique features to the game. Being both leveless and classless, you also need not worry about being hacked and slashed by more experienced players. Though there is violence involved in plots and vagabond types, efights are not a main focus. We are roleplay enforced and encourage creative writing while you play anything from a bard to a merchant, refugee, etc (Though optional, many players have also written some wonderful background stories!).

Bottom line, though, as I could write even more if you're not yet convinced...While getting a great playing experience playing SS, you'll also be making plenty of new friends. :) Most of us also speak off the MUD, and having that sort of familial friendship atmosphere on the MUD only heightens the positive experience further.