Merentha is one of the best MUDs I have ever played. It went down for awhile, and came back up not to long ago. I HIGHLY suggest giving it a chance.

Merentha Homepage (www.merentha.com)

My IGN is: Alaren

From MudConnect:
With over 100 players on during the daytime, and up to 120 or more
at peek times there are always newbie friendly people on to help
out those new to Merentha.

A few features which make Merentha more then just a hack and slash

MUD include:
Player Owned:
Houses
Pets
Mounts
Air Balloons
Sea Ships (upgradeable)

Player Run:
Guilds (Clans)
Kingdoms
Class Councils

Merentha is also loaded with quests and games. On long weekends and
holidays there are usually special events, invasions or quests held
as well.

The features that MudConnect Lists:
* Location: USA
* Primary Language: English
* Min. # of Players Online: 100+
* Multi-Play: No
* Player-Kill: Yes
* Extended Race Selection
* Extended Class Selection
* Multi-classing Allowed
* Equipment Saved
* Ansi Color
* Quests Available
* Character Approval Unnecessary
* Roleplaying Is Encouraged
* Newbie friendly
* Skill & Level-Based Training System
* Skill & Level-Based Equipment System
* Currently Hiring Builders
* Currently Hiring Coders
* Clans Offered
* Detailed Character Creation
* World is all original
* Huge World (15,000+ rooms)
* Mud is fully operational

Merentha Homepage (www.merentha.com)

well from wahts i just read...this is a very very good game ill give it a try!;)