Spheres is a role playing environment very loosely related to Jack L. 
Chalker's Well World series.  Essentially the game world consists of an 
infinite plane of spheres, and  within each sphere is a snapshot of a
different realm.  

For example, there is a sphere in which gryphons rule over their medieval
jungles, and another in which centaurs are making the dangerous traversal 
from the nuclear age to the information age.  Focus is made upon the
interaction of travelers migrating across different, foreign spheres.
Players are encouraged to develop their own tinyplots, or even conceive
and design their own spheres to add on to the game.  This is a solidly in
character environment; if your looking for a place to hack and bash, or be
all-powerful this isn't the game for you.  There is no combat system, and
no plans to ever develop one.  

We consider ourselves very newbie friendly, and are willing to spend the
time to help familiarize people with our theme.  All that is necessary to
play in the game is to have read the news files pertaining to our theme
'news theme' and the info files regarding your species.  (Type 'info'.)
If your interested in serious, exciting role play then come on out and
welcome!  Others should apply elsewhere. :>