I have been playing this mud for a little over a month now. It is an extremely well-rounded game so regardless of what sort of role play you prefer, I am sure you'll be able to find it here. the staff, are extremely accommodating and understanding. There is an out of character meeting that takes place every week, where the players and staff get together and just have a discussion on how the players are feeling,what can be improved, any concerns or issues you've been having with the game. The crafting system, is beyond superb. You are able to customize pretty much everything. The way something looks, tastes (if you're cooking something) just everything. I've not come across a better crafting system. The role play is pretty intense, but the players are extremely nice and understanding. Especially since when you first join the game, everyone is aware you are new and so try an help you along role play wise if you're having trouble with the emoting syntax or anything in general. What I really like is that the rp xp you gain, you can use on skills but those skills actually do not improve unless you use them. So in that aspect it is very much like real life. Over all, I absolutely love this game. I have spent countless hours, (probably more than I really should) enjoying this game. Oh also, if you are one that really likes to get involved in the game, create your own plots and storylines, that is absolutely possible and encouraged in this game. The staff will help you along, so you can really shine. I honestly cannot, say enough about this game and the staff that are involved in making it what it is. Please, come check it out. I guarantee you, you'll enjoy it. It took a good friend of mine four months to convince me to actually play. Now, I'm regretting I let so much time go by before I started playing.