Review Submitted By: Harmony
Author Status: Player
Started on Shattered World: I've played for 3 years
Submission Date: Jul 2, 2004
TMC Listing: Shattered World
The following review is the opinion of the review's author [Harmony]
and in no way represents the opinions of this website or its staff.
With a 14-year history, alot of thought has been put into Shattered
World to make it as unique from any other mud as it can be, with nine
different races (unique as well, including archons, draconians and
tritons) and soon to be 12 different guilds to choose from (including
soulstealers, sirens, and berserkers). New players will find plenty of
things to test out, as well as many players to help them in the game.
A large adjustment needed to be made by players is how you 'train.'
Instead of a level-based system, where you kill mobs for experience,
Shattered World has a use-based system. In other words, just like in
real life, the more you use a skill, the better you'll be at it. This
allows specializations, even within a guild.
One of the things most liked by Shattered World players is the amount
of freedom it gives you. Nearly everything is player based, including
the economy, as well as a law system. The economy is based off
player-run shops, instead of zones that players run over and over
again for a set amount of money.
The law system however, is what most people think sets Shattered
World apart from all other muds. Players run for different positions
such as Constable or Magistrate. These people are expected to carry
out their designated tasks (Constables take down bountied characters,
while Magistrates judge cfj's, or lawsuits). Other than positions,
citizens of Shattered World modify and vote for citizen-proposed laws.
The last thing I'd like to mention about this wonderful mud is the
'goal' of it. There is no set goal for the players of Shattered World.
Instead, players choose what they want to do, and go set out to
accomplish it. Some may want to complete all 31 quests to become a
Lord, and even compete for Monarchy, while others might wish to become
to richest player in the game. Some even choose to just roleplay and
interact with the other players in the game.
Shattered World can be a great mud for anybody, no matter what type of
player you are. I strongly suggest this mud for anyone who wishes to
have a great mudding experience.
