I've played this game almost ten years, and despite complications with other players at times - I'm always drawn back.

The rich history of the races, the ease of which players are willing to help you, and the well-thought backstory of the world all contribute to a gaming experience that is unique and wonderful.

I've tried jumping to other MUDs at the recommendation of friends, and none had the helpful players, staff, or indexing of helpfiles like I've seen in Lensmoor.

The best part of the game, honestly, is the openness that you can approach the staff with ideas and feedback - the implementation of the Idea Board and the voting system of ideas makes for a sense that you are not only playing the game, but helping to write it and improve it.

With the status-driven system for reputation, it allows distinct playability of your character, creating your own path - rather than following a cookie cutter shell of how a person should act. Your actions have consequences, both good and bad.

Furthermore, the players and staff have loved the game so much, and put so much into it - and it shows. In recent past, some players/staff decided that other games shouldn't be the exception for voice interaction, and a ventrillo server was established and documented. While communication on it is out of character, it allows you to get to know the people behind the characters and staff, and give you a human interaction, instead of just type.

I have recommended and recruited players to this game for years, and with the game adding more zones, abilities, spells, and racial features, I'm sure I will continue to do so for years more!