Akanbar is a really wonderful world, though not completely unlike others I've played. So much detail, and a whole lot to learn. RP is enforced, which is as it should be.

The crystal system for learning allows even those who don't level very much to learn at their leisure, plus you can always purchase more for added learning.

Overall, the mud is put together well, thought out and interesting, there's tons of quests and new players are helped if it is needed, though the tutorial and novice island provide everything that a new player might need.

I highly recommend this mud for anyone looking for something new, and it seems the place is looking for people who'll play and stick around.