Pros:
- biggest non randomized world to explore Ive ever seen (apparently the world has been expanding since the 90s!?)
- super interactive. You can look (read about) details within each room, each item, each person, etc. you can interact with most items and NPCs in various ways.
- huge help file. Just type "help (x)" and you will learn about (x)...
- the developer is constantly online interacting with everyone and has even added a few help file entries I suggested! Also the developer adds things weekly, usually at least one cool change a week.
Cons:
- very complex. This isnt a simple hack and slash. Be prepared to use a lot of tactics and recruit other players to help complete quests.
- learning curve is pretty big. I still havent learned everything there is to know, and Ive been playing for two weeks.
- lots of reading! Though the developer put a lot of effort into the graphical interface, apparently this game is based off of an entirely text and reading game modified with graphics. I dont mind but some people might not like this.
Over all I will give this a 5 star because it would take me months to learn the whole world--maybe longer--and each are is so different and unique than the last. The challenge level varies based on what *I* want to do and where I want to go, not a repetitive system like so many RPGs these days. 5 stars for uniqueness, biggest world ever, and friendly and engaged players/staff.
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