Unbiased? Review

[Wungar]

Hey guys.

Though I was absent for a long time until somewhat recently I remember when the game just opened and the LSC was a dream in the works.

The place has changed a whole lot since then, and it's taken time. Just like all players I got impatient from time to time but what was promised was delivered in the end.

The game at it's core is amazing. The systems in place, the labor put into make each ability unique rather than copy/pasting and renaming a previous ability etc.

The only real downfallings are things that aren't really on the code side of things. It's mostly areas, or lack of variety in them. As well as the number of items. Not to mention, starting out, the game can be a bit daunting to people which I think scares off some potential newbies. Some of the problems are being worked on, others (from what i saw logging in today) have had some massive effort put into resolving. This makes me happy ^_^.

A game is only really as good as its players, because even if it's the most stellar MUD in existance if noone knows about it or plays it or gives it a chance then it's no better than a stock piece of crap with a bunch of renamed spells and two new areas.

I know i jumped around a lot, but that's how my mind works. Anyways. The newest additions, genjutsu and ningu, were a while in the making and VERY anticipated by anyone who stuck around and continued playing. From what i've seen about genjutsu it leaves a lot to the person's imagination -- which is good. Genjutsu in the show was unique to each person with a few exceptions of some basic stuff so imagine whatever ability you want doing things to the people you use it on and you're good to go.

Though currently I haven't had the chance to play with Ningu yet, I'm REALLY looking forward to the awesome bonuses that it offers, anyone who's played will know how amazing these bonuses are.

In short, it's a solid game just in need of some more variety and players. The core is good, the rest is a work in progress though the fact that it is being worked on leaves me with a glimmer of hope for the future of the MUD as a whole.

Thanks,
Abiku

[Gatz]

Thanks for the kind words. We have come a long way since opening back in 2004. However, we have so much work left to do, it is nice to hear from someone who checked us out in the beginning. I am finally feeling like we've hit a spot where we're much more 'complete' and moving towards a direction we can be proud of.

I also think players know we're not a 'fly-by-night' game. My approach has always been quality over quantity, so I hope players can forgive some slow release times sometimes. I do think we have some major chinks in our armor right now, mainly being showing players we have a good chunk of things for them to do when they get a bit higher level, and also giving them lots of fun things to do right off the bat with their new ninja.

Thanks again, and don't be worried about being a bit more critical! I hope to see you add more to your review.