I've been playing on LoE for about a year now and I can tell you that it far exceeded my expectations as far as depth of play, character creation, RP involvement, and player activity. I've only played on a handful of other muds, so I can't say I'm a vet, but they all seemed to lack something. Some were too easy to advance, or didn't have the player base that LoE has, or had a very narrow class range. You can make just about any kind of character you want and play it however you want, from an RP perspective.

They have a wide variety of player-run systems, like the Kingdoms, Clan System, Order System, Role Play Council and Player Kill Council. Speaking of PK, it's very challeng- ing here, but not necessary to have a fulfilling experience. There are some who enjoy watching their character grow peacefully, while others have the natural hunger to draw blood. Not to mention the wide variety of both Questmaster and more advanced Area quests for the best equipment in the realms.

The things that most set this place apart are the player base and Immortal Staff, without which there would be no LoE. You can always find someone to help you get out of a jam, or lend advice to a new player. Though there will be times when you will struggle, it's that balance between challenges and triumphs that make you come back.

I truly believe that when you join, you will find that there's nothing like it out there, and you'll want to invite your friends to join you here.