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Materia MagicaMateria Magica, originally entitled Moongate Online, is a MUD (a type of computer role-playing game). It has been in operation since 1996 and is now one of the most widely played MUDs in existence. Its popularity during peak playing hours can reach over 500 simultaneously connected players. The fantasy world of Materia Magica, known as "Alyria", consists of several continents, unique playable areas, and clanhalls. The overall theme can be compared to the likes of Middle-earth wherein different races live in strife and bloodlust is commonplace. The lead implementor, Vassago, administers the game along with several other "immortals" (so named because of their "godlike" status in the game). Though hailed by players for its detailed, albeit ultimately text-based environments, Materia Magica is based on the principle of endless killing and leveling up. MUDs of that type are often disparaged as "hack and slash". Nevertheless, Materia Magica remains strong in player loyalty and its world is constantly being expanded and improved upon. The players move around Alyria and strive to become best. Despite the competitive element, it is a friendly game, where it is easy to get to know other players well. Each character is built around four classes, one of each of four types: thief, fighter, mage, and cleric. Arrival at the highest level of the four classes bestows the title of "hero" on the player, which is followed by a separate fifth class, "Archon", that each hero has the option of becoming. External links - Materiamagica.com Official Website of Materia Magica
- aodojo.com Largest player-run information depository with pertinence to Materia Magica.
- pkzone.org PK Zone, a player-killing oriented support site for Materia Magica
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