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I recommend this game to anyone and everyone. PS. Shut up, Andvili, before I grief you. More players for Achaea, please. :)
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Iron Realms Entertainment offers a game for all players, really. Intricate and fluid combat, political avenues for those that want to be bureaucrats or tyrants, and extensive tools for roleplaying anything you conceive. Text MUDs aren't limited by graphics or hard coded actions that a player can take, so the only boundaries are the ones you make.
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IRE MUDs are top notch RolePlaying games, at least from the administrative side. The administration generally does an excellent job in keeping the games entertaining, while retaining the chosen atmosphere of the respective game. The games are not easy. Far from it. Player Vs Player conflict exists in several forms, be it through fighting, politics, or even debating in the case of Lusternia. Each game has distinctive and unique aspects to suit a myriad of tastes. I won't lie. The game is not for everyone, due to several reasons. The lack of graphics, the lack of accessibility for the casual gamer, the steep learning curve and the fact that these are Roleplaying Games with an emphasis on the Role part. Still, if you can get past the first impression, you will find that the games are very well made with deep stories, an immersive world and lots of challenges for all kinds of people.
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Andvili: I don't think you have to worry about the idiot WoW crowd infesting IRE. Their lack of imagination won't keep them too long, and the lack of graphics will drive them away sooner.
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A quick warning, whilst these games are very very good (especially Lusternia), they take a a little getting used to - steep learning curve, text based. Give it a little time before making up your mind
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I've been playing this game for 2 years, but this is the dumbest move I've seen them make. The game is fine without the idiot WoW crowd coming in.
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There's a steep learning curve but once you get past it, IRE MUDs are the best out there. Lusternia was the first MUD I ever played and it's so addicting. Highly recommended.
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Dear Lord. At least one of the MUDs shown here (Aetolia) is a serious f#$%ing RP MUD. Seems very out of place for the casual gaming crowd. Requires lots of time, character development, and learning about the specific game.
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I've been playing MUDs for the better part of ten years (since my high school days), and I have to say that IRE's games are really the only ones that have managed to capture and keep my attention. Without flashy graphics or effects, they've somehow created deep, immersive, and entertaining worlds that have kept me coming back. Every time I log in, it's like re-reading a favorite book and finding something new to enjoy.
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Havent played a MUD in awhile. too tedious though. The chat includes a bunch of people asking for overly nerdy requests and dialogue. Didnt play much past the training system
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I love Lusternia, I've been playing it for 5 years is it now? Since open beta..
But shame on you IRE for posting this up :( I feel that by offering it to alot of people, especially in a place where there's alot of kid under the age of 13 you're going to take alot of heat.
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Another thing, a warning to those cautious and lovable individuals who read comments before 1/5thing or maybe even playing - It's a text-based game. It works best that way, and it rocks for being a text-based game. Don't 1/5th it because it's text-based.
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Ok, you idiots who are 1/5'ing for not being able to register? GO TO THE GAME SITE AND REGISTER THERE. The Flash client is still in its early stages, and they're working pretty hard on it.
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If you can't connect beyond the create character part, it may be a problem caused by your firewall. IRE muds use port 23 usually, open that up and try again.
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The people 1/5thing this are NOOBS. They shouldnt downrate a game just bc they dont like text games. Dont rate at all. :(
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...Ahahaha. Nice going, IRE. Putting the flash client here of all places.
Needs more full-screen capability though.
(go achaea goooo)
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Okay, you made a MUD in flash? Why the hell would you do that? MUDs died over a decade a go and all the players are happier for it.