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tgmud.net (note that the site is "t g mud.net."
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http://tgmud.net/
This is a medieval-themed screen-reader-friendly Mud with crafting, a friendly player base, incredible depth in character creation, and exquisite writing.
Dark,
You may want to give this a database entry.
There are three commands to help those with screen readers. I can't remember them specifically, but all you need do is ask on the OOC channel, and the players will be happy to tell you. One command toggles screen reader mode, one makes the "who" list easier to read, and I think the other makes the score sheet more manageable.
Character creation is so deep, that if you are brand new to the Mud, I would recommend simply choosing a race that sounds interesting, and taking the stats they give you.
This Mud offers the usual dwarves and elves, but it is much more in depth than that. There are eight races you choose from; demonic, undead, giant, elf, dward, human, hybrid, or fae. But beneath each of these are four to eight other options that you choose upon character creation. For example, wood elves, moon elves, etc.
Class choice is fairly straightforward.
Stats are completely different in The Gathering. You do have strength, constitution, etc., but there are tons of others, so many I can't even list them all. That's why I suggest taking the initial ones the game gives you.
You can go through mud school, which is fairly short. At the end, it gives you a small quest to see how the quest system works.
There are guilds and religions, and apparently a lot of crafting. I haven't gotten into any of that yet, but from the commands, and a look at the skills and spells on offer, it appears that all are intricate.
One note. While I would not say The Gathering is strictly adult themed, there are innuendos in the game, which are funny more than graphic. There are also ways to set up your profile, to detail what kind of roleplay you do or do not prefer, and it appears that at least in the private areas of the game, there is sexual roleplay. I don't think you can set it up so there's no roleplay at all, but on the other hand, no one is going to force you into RP scenes either. So you can quest and craft solo if you want.
The writing here reminds me a lot of Avalon RPG. It was impressive! Even just walking down the street, the imagery was detailed, no stock rooms here!
Check it out if it sounds interesting to you.
And if you are a regular player on The Gathering, please add more info to this topic, as I have only just started on the mud.