Review Submitted By: Gruk
Author Status: Player
Started on Shadowrun - Denver: Years ago
Submission Date: Apr 15, 2008
TMC Listing: Shadowrun - Denver
The following review is the opinion of the review's author [Gruk]
and in no way represents the opinions of this website or its staff.
Shadowrun Denver is currently the most active Shadowrun MUSH around.
The game operates on 3rd edition rules, with no immediate plans to
change to 4th. Logins typically average 30-40 people during peak
hours, which are evenings EST.
For the unfamiliar, Shadowrun is a table-top game (like D&D) set in
the near future. Cyberpunk elements play a heavy role in the
atmosphere. As is typical for that sort of theme, the old governments
have collapsed, replaced by powerful megacorporations. Cyborgs roam
the streets, and gangers control the slums where much of the
unfortunate populace lives. With Shadowrun, however, there are many
differences.
Shadowrun introduces fantasy elements into the cyberpunk genre.
There's magic, variants of humanity (dwarves, elves, orks, trolls),
and even supernatural creatures. Several corporations are controlled
by dragons! The average person is aware of the fact that magic exists,
but is otherwise usually unfamiliar with its workings.
Denver has been around for many years now. Today, it's the only
active MUSH offering the Shadowrun experience. As someone who has
played on both the player and staff side of things, I know that Denver
is not without its problems. That said, it remains a great place to
enjoy the setting. Rarely is there a time where roleplay isn't
available. Something's always going on, and players have the freedom
to run their own Shadowruns (mercenary jobs, like D&D adventures) if
they wish.
The MUSH is quite open in terms of what you're allowed to play. All
of the basic archetypes (samurai, adept, mage, shaman, decker, rigger,
face) are allowed. Some people portray traditionally non-PC archetypes
as well, such as enchanters, fixers, and gangers. Many elements from
Magic in the Shadows/Cannon Companion/Matrix and others are utilized,
though some are not. It's best to check in-game for that.
If you enjoy a gritty setting with some unusual thematic elements,
I'd encourage you to check out Denver. People are very friendly on
the Newbie channel and will gladly answer questions. My character,
Gruk, could use some people in his gang! Instant RP hook for you.
