I've been on Mystic for over ten years now - thankfully, there are very good reasons for this! It was not my first mud, but one of several I started out with - and the only one that has stuck AND been consistently well-administered, updated, and active. The player base has always been very dedicated and involved with the life of the mud - there are opportunities for players and clans to sponsor quests or trivia contests, envision and create areas, and offer input into the development of new features of the world.

The sheer size of Mystic Adventure is staggering - and almost every single room is unique to the mud, courtesy of a large and creative community of builders. Areas and quests are generally well-designed and original, and in recent years have become increasingly complex and challenging, some requiring a great deal of strategy and cooperation, not to mention skill, to conquer. And, the development continues apace, with new areas opening regularly.

Numerous other features, many of which have been implemented following discussion among the players, make Mystic a unique and accomodating environment - certain players serve as Mentors to newbies, certain lead by example as Heros or Clan Leaders, and others bring their talents to the administration of the mud as Immortals. I have seen all kinds of players in my time here - those who play socially, those who roleplay, those who end up getting married in r/l (that's real life ;) ), those who go for power, those who choose to explore - and the end result is a mud where anyone will have an enjoyable time and play according to their individual style.

Hopefully you will get a chance to stop by and check out the mud - if you see me, be sure to say hi.