I must say that I've played many MUD's, MUSH's, MOO's and TORG's and just about everything the net has to offer but none have captivated me more than New Worlds Ateraan. If text only roleplaying games are your thing then I encourage you to come and give New Worlds Ateraan a try.

The qualities that stood out for me were how newbie and blind friendly it was. They have an excellent tutorial and guide system that rallies around the new player to make them feel really welcomed from the get go. (This was a huge plus for me because how many times have you started a new game and you just wander around aimlessly trying to understand how to start out or what to do next.) It's players helping players and I liked that.

There are many different races, guilds, clans and religions to choose from so there is something for every player to become a part of. The game is designed for creativity and you, the player, have so many choices to individualize your character.

In addition to that, you can own and design your own homes complete with functional beds, swimming pools and so much more! They also have ships in many different styles and you can sail the seas exploring islands or harpoon whales or go fishing. You can join sea caravans or go out to fight pirates.

They have coloseums and arenas to show off your fighting prowess or if fightings not your thing then head over to the amphitheater and put on a play or watch one of the many other player driven performances.

The crafting is excellent from designing clothes, perfumes, lotions, foods, weapons, armours and so much more. You can even own and describe your own pet.

Granted I've only scratched the surface of this game but theres something for everyone here. If you just want to hunt to gain experience and coins or roleplay within a guild, clan or religion, I can guarantee that anyone who enjoys fantasy TORG's will find something for themselves here.