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StarQuest
Website: starquest.betterbox.net
Telnet: bb3.betterbox.net 1300
Admin Email: starques@bb3.betterbox.net
Date Opened: NOW
Codebase type: pennmush
Description:

Our goal is to provide a virtual environment that promotes a creative and fun science fiction role play community. We are Newbie friendly and StarQuest is committed to an environment where respect and politeness is affirmed! A place where anyone who chooses to join is welcomed. StarQuest protects and defends freedom of expression but in a manner that is respectful and open to all. Our Theme is original and appeals to those who do not wish to be restricted to following a path already estbalished by TV/Movies/Novels. SQ players make their own history and create a universe based on their RP and involvment. SQ starts in 2179 after a the world has finished destroying itself in a bloody World War that pit Governments against Mega Corporations for control. Due to this war, Earth's resources were used up and man had approx. 60 years to find resources and colonies to save our world. World unites, after the Governments won, to build a vessel to search the stars for Earth's salvation. This first vessel, the StarQuest, mysteriously vanishes and the game starts with the building of the second to solve this mystery. We are brand new, many positions icly are open. If your looking to help start a new idea and be one of the pc leaders, we are the MU** for you.

Dreamgate
Website: dg.betterbox.net
Telnet: dg.betterbox.net:3333
Admin Email: dgadmin@bb3.betterbox.net
Date Opened: August 18, 1998
Codebase type: Smaug 1.0
Description:

   Dreamgate was developed from a concept that 4 players had.  Still
in the early stages of development, we hope to accomplish a new
and fun place to go.  Dreamgate has 300 mortal levels of play, with
different worlds in which to achieve those levels.  Whether you
choose to fight mobs, play games, battle or just socialize, it should
prove to be intersting and exciting.  We will be looking for beta-testers
and builders in the near future, please check back here for updates
or email us.

CoolMUD
Telnet: bb3.betterbox.net:6658
Admin Email: dan@bb3.betterbox.net
Date Opened: June 24, 1998
Codebase type: CoolCode3 (RoT derivative)
Description:

CoolMUD is one of the most-advanced MUD servers currently available. This site is the development site for CoolCode3 (and subsequent CoolCode4, "Toledo"), and, despite its expirimental nature, has uptimes in the 3-weeks range. Currently in development and/or implemented are:

• Automated MOBs. They grow old, die, reproduce... and it's all seamlessly integrated into the MUD world.
• Bounties and the Arena. So, you don't like another player? Too low-level to kill him or her? If you're rich, put a bounty on their head and watch as the players descend on the victim, eager for platinum galore. Even if you're not rich, you can always go into the arena. Invite several friends to team up with you to beat the snot out of your adversary... all the while losing nary a hitpoint.
• Clans with a PURPOSE! Giant, seething rivalries, incredible members-only powers, the ability to "borrow" hitpoints from another clan member... all are options as you fight it out in the richly-detailed world of the Clan Arena.

More than anything else, the point of CoolMUD is to find innovative ways to use MUDs. Our Toledo project is working toward that goal--a complex water table simulates movements of rivers and tribuaries, a 2-D (and eventually, 3-D) vector is assigned to every object (translation: flags literally flutter in the breeze, leaves can be picked off of trees), and much, much more. So come over and see just what a great place CoolMUD is. Who knows... you may even stay.

Chronicles, Dawn of Time
Website: chronicles.betterbox.net
Telnet: chronicles.betterbox.net:9009
Admin Email: torque@chronicles.betterbox.net
Date Opened: January, 1999
Codebase type: [Rom] ROM 2.4beta
Description:

   Chronicles is an exiting new MUD with an experienced player base,
dedicated administration and a fun and friendly environment. Based on ROM
code it has been renovated beyond the usual, while keeping some of the
familiar areas. Constant building provides an ever changing landscape to
explore.

Nestled and surrounded by the ever present Mists, the city of Solryce lies
at the center of the realms of Dawn. Since the dawn of time, the mists
open and close, revealing portals into other realms. No one living has yet
unraveled the mystery of the mists....

You begin life as one of the races of Solryce - Human, Dwarf, Elf or
Giant, with a profession of Fighter, Cleric, Thief or Mage. A level system
allows you to gain powers and skills, but the fun begins once you reach
Ascendancy, where you may be accepted into the Vampyre, Phoenix, Werewolf
or Angel clans. All of which have been coded from scratch and bestow new
sets of powers and skills on the player... Of course the drawback being
you will be hunted by the other clans. This is what most players live and
thrive on.. the struggle for survival!

So try us, all in all, Chronicles should be tried and experienced, it will
not be a dissapointing one by any means.