I just died, and it was amazing.

[phrase]

So I started a new character, because this mud looks amazing, and I had the idea of starting in Tuluk and traveling by foot to Allanak.

I managed to get past Luir's outpost, after braving sandstorms, ravines and attacks by wild animals, but sadly stepped wrong and fell off a giant cliff near the North Road.

I was lying there mortally wounded and bleeding to death, refreshing my prompt in the hopes that I'd somehow survive, when I see this:

Someone squints down at you.
You feel a faint tugging.
Someone rips items away from you.
(specific stuff removed to protect some IC info! -- Nyr)

And then I saw the Mantis...

Was that a player? I was so immersed in the narrative of that character, and then that happened. So amazing, this kind of experience doesn't exist in any other game I'm aware of. Really set the tone for the world, I'm applying a new character now!

Peace

[RogueGunslinger]

Welcome to Armageddon! dying can indeed be one of the best parts of the game. Glad you're sticking with it and hope to see you in game. Yes, that was another player. Or possibly a staff-powered NPC.

[Fredd]

It was a player! Just a heads up, posting anything that could possibly, in -any possibly way- relate to your pc's recent death, is considered bad form.


That being said, that was a very cool death.

[phrase]

It was a player! Just a heads up, posting anything that could possibly, in -any possibly way- relate to your pc's recent death, is considered bad form.

Right, I'll remember that.

On a side note, I keep thinking about how utterly bereft most online games are of pathos. It's refreshing that there are still game designers/players who care about more than just the endless cycle of flashy rewards and grinding that most MMOs offer. I'm interested in how games can use mechanics to tell stories, instead of just clumsily wrapping a pre-written story around mechanics. This is an example I'm going to have to get well into, I think...

[Barsook]

Welcome, and I haz your boots?

[Barzalene]

Congratulations on your awesome death.
Welcome.

[Morrolan]

It's refreshing that there are still game designers/players who care about more than just the endless cycle of flashy rewards and grinding that most MMOs offer.

The endless cycle is death, and the flashy rewards are your own tears.

As for the grinding, you'll have to figure that out for yourself.    

Welcome!

[Fredd]

It was a player! Just a heads up, posting anything that could possibly, in -any possibly way- relate to your pc's recent death, is considered bad form.

Right, I'll remember that.

On a side note, I keep thinking about how utterly bereft most online games are of pathos. It's refreshing that there are still game designers/players who care about more than just the endless cycle of flashy rewards and grinding that most MMOs offer. I'm interested in how games can use mechanics to tell stories, instead of just clumsily wrapping a pre-written story around mechanics. This is an example I'm going to have to get well into, I think...

That's why I'm here I got sick and tired of cookie cutter muds. If I want to grind, I'll play Everquest. Then I can be like everyone els,e with pictures Arm is so much more, and you have only just started to discover the fun.

[greasygemo]

....You tried to -walk- from Tuluk to 'Nak with a new PC as a new player??

[RogueGunslinger]

I remember one of my first characters doing that. I somehow ended up in a place with Mantis. *DING*

Still never figured out where the hell I was or how I'd got there. But I suppose there's only a few options.

[Barsook]

....You tried to -walk- from Tuluk to 'Nak with a new PC as a new player??

Been there, done that and didn't die too.

[Vwest]

I know who that was.

[Barsook]

The latter or the former?

[Vwest]

Latter.

99% sure.

[musashi]

Heh. So staff wasn't kidding when they said newbie retention was highest among the people who roll up first characters and then have them murdered.

[rpgguy2000]

Had a very similar experience. Just started playing like a week ago. Made my first character, had about 60 hours logged on him, then made a very interesting mistake and a had a very interesting death.

Someone said it's frowned upon so I won't mention any IC details but needless to say I had a LOT of fun.

No other MUD offers the experience ARM does and the story telling you can get involved in is AMAZING. There's a reason ARM is #2 on Top Mud Sites. (P.S. GO VOTE!)

Just started my 2nd character on ARM and loving the game. 

[Zoan]

What city? *brandishes knife*

((NEWBIE WARNING: don't answer that, it was a joke.))

[Barsook]

Welcome to ArmMUD, to you too.

ETA: I can't wait until a year for that log.

[rpgguy2000]

Oh wow and #1 on TMC as well holy crap.

Thanks for the welcome glad to be here and looking forward to other interesting ways I will no doubt die hahaha 

[Barsook]

We have been for the last whatever months.

[Gunnerblaster]

Man, I love all these new players!

Welcome to the family! >:]

[Cutthroat]

Welcome to Armageddon! I'm glad you enjoyed your first experience. Getting murdered is surprisingly fun.

If you ever need help with the game, feel free to click GET LIVE HELP! on the website in order to chat live with available Helpers.

[Bushranger]

Awesome story you have there!

[ShaLeah]

Awesome story you have there!

God help me, I laughed so hard.

[Barsook]

Awesome story you have there!

God help me, I laughed so hard.