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Genesis LPMud is the original LPMud, founded in April 1989 by Lars Pensjö, running on CD gamedriver and mudlib, and hosted by Chalmers Computer Society. Medieval fantasy is the general theme. Roleplaying is expected.
The world
According to an ancient legend, Genesis is a giant donut, stolen in the morning of the Universe from the kitchen of the Creator by her little errand boy, Fatty. For his crime, she cursed him to walk the surface of the donut for eternity, forever trying in vain to satiate his insatiable hunger. The donut is illuminated by the bottle of Starbrite (useful to polish the stars and other celestial bodies) suspended in the middle of the ring.
Domains
The highly eclectic world of Genesis is composed of several domains, each one following single theme. Some of them are based on various literary works, other are original. Taken together, they consist of tens of thousands original, unique locations.
As of 2004, the following domains exist:
To travel between them, ships are typically used.
Guilds
Players are able to join various guilds and clubs, providing roleplaying opportunities and many other benefits. As of 2004, the available ones include, but are not limited to, the following:
Race guilds
- Inventors - gnomes
- Rockfriends - dwarves
- Houses of the Dúnedain - humans
- Adventuresome Hobbits - hobbits
- Noldor of Imladris - elves
- Grunts - goblins
- Travellers - humans
- Red Fang - goblins
- Thanars - humans
- Eil Galaith - elves/half-elves
- Wild Elves - elves
- Amazons - human
Occupational guilds
- Knights of Solamnia
- Dragon Armies of Ansalon
- Rangers of the Westlands
- Society of Morgul Mages
- Union of the Warriors of the Shadow
- Ancient Order of the Dragon
- Gladiators of Athas
- Vampires of Emerald
- Calian Warriors
- Priest of Takhisis
- Mercenaries
- Neidar Clan
- Ansalon Elvish Archers
- Spirit Circle
- Thornlin Militia
- Secret Society
- Cadets of Gelan
Layman guilds
- Ancient Order of the Dragon
- Cabal Thieves of Hiddukel
- Thornlin Militia
- Heralds of the Valar
- Tricksters
- Blacksmiths of Bree
- Elemental Worshippers of Calia
- Shieldbearers
- Gardeners of Gont
- Elven Archers
- Minotaurs of the Bloodsea
- Minstrels
- Pirates of the Bloodsea
- Blademasters of Khalakhor
- Ansalon Elvish Archers
Clubs
- Dancers of the Veil
- Mummers of Sybarus
- Beggars
- Explorers of the Arcanum
- Old Fogeys
- Prestigeous Knights Club
- Rich Men Club
- Gentlemen's Club
- Ladies Club
- Swordsmaster of the Realms
- Shields of Minas Morgul
- Templar Knights of Takhisis
- Storytellers
Players and player characters
Genesis has several thousand players. At any time of the day, at least several dozens are logged in.
Races
Six races are available: humans, elves, dwarves, hobbits, gnomes, and goblins. Some of them also have sub-races.
Character development
The concepts of character class or level don't exist. Experience can be gained from battles and quests and general things such as forging and picking herbs.
External links
- Genesis - the original LPMud (http://genesis.tekno.chalmers.se/) - Official site
- telnet genesis.tekno.chalmers.se 3011 - Genesis LPMud
- telnet hof.df.lth.se 2000 - Hall Of Fame - re-creation of Genesis as it looked in 1991
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