I have been playing Dark Mists since I was a geeky teenaged high school boy. Now that I am a geeky full grown adult (and Staff Member as of 2010, woo!) with children of my own, I feel I've got enough experience to look back fondly over the past decade plus at the evolution of DM as a whole and smile fondly over many great memories.

The community of players is involved in both forum discussions about game improvements, and social conversations about all kinds of things. There's not a day that goes by where playing doesn't give me some kind of smile or laugh.

While MUD in general has a steep learning curve, there is a dedicated NEWBIE channel and a 'New Soul' recognition title given to those who need extra help from the staff and players. A fully revamped newbie school is also added, which teaches the ABCs of mudding.

The game has a number of active staffers, including me, and is constantly changing, with new code updates, areas, quests, races and classes so there is always an opportunity to try something 'new'. What keeps me coming back, even after all of these years, is the community. More than any other MUD I have played, Dark Mists has a loyal following and fan base of gamers with whom I enjoy roleplaying and slaughtering mercilessly.

Come check us out!