Deckeon is closely based on the Shadowrun 3 rules and does a great job of recreating that world. As a new player you will find the world challenging and without luxuries such as autocombat found in some other muds. This is part of what attracts me, the mud offers simply automated runs as well as more intricate puzzles you need to solve yourself. Sometimes information only can be obtained through interaction with other players and if you enjoy roleplay then this is the mud for you. The information is provided through IC (in character) meetings and conversations, the OOC channel bans IC information so you really have to get to know the players by meeting them.

Although the playerbase is not big, they are friendly and quite helpful in most cases. Of course when you play a thug and another player plays a Lonestar officer then it is likely that other player will come after you. I have been busted quite a few times already and all but one of them was done through in-character means. Some calmly bringing me in using their authority, others tricking me so I was distracted and then busting me. Besides being a cop, thug or bountyhunter you can also join docwagon, which means you can come to the aid of players and/or NPC's. All this is optional of course, there are plenty of ways to keep yourself occupied.

It will probably take a long time to build up your character, this is not a matter of 'leveling' in a class but earning Karma with which you can buy the skills, magic or stats that suit you and by establishing contacts allowing you access to the illegal goods. I know I'm, not a great writer and I can't put it in words the way I feel about it.. all I can say is it is a great mud. Come check it out!