Carrion Fields is a completely free online multi-player game set in a fantasy world of swords and sorcery, similar to Dungeons and Dragons, and is a type of Multi-User Domain, or MUD. Players (such as you) create a character which they then control within the framework of the game world. They interact with hundreds of other characters controlled by players from all over the world, as well as creatures and objects that populate the world. Carrion Fields is like a complex fantasy novel; we provide a richly detailed world with its unique set of magical rules and built-in storylines, you provide the characters that breathe life into the world. One does not 'win' Carrion Fields, in the sense of completing all the 'levels' at the most difficult setting and 'finishing' the game. Players set their own goals for each character they create; in the end, it is up to them to determine if they are successful or not. With the large number of race and class combinations, one can play over and over again and experience a vastly different gaming experience each time.
If you are still reading this, then you might just be the kind of player Carrion Fields is looking for. Why not follow the below QuickStart links, create a character, and give us a test run?
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No special software is required to play Carrion Fields, though third-party clients (MUD specific programs that can be downloaded off the Internet) are available through various websites. Most computers have a resident Telnet program that comes with the Operating System; for example, if you are running Windows, you can go to START, RUN then type TELNET, and it will launch Microsoft Telnet Client. Then type "OPEN CARRIONFIELDS.COM 9999" and it will connect you to the game. If that sounds too complicated, just click on the PLAY NOW button, which will automatically open a Java-based MUD client. No matter how you connect, the first thing you will see is an ASCII drawing of a skull and the prompt: "By what name do you wish to be mourned?"
This is where you enter the name of the character that you will be playing the game with. In order to maintain an atmosphere conducive to Roleplaying on Carrion Fields, we are fairly strict with our naming conventions. The Carrion Fields has a number of rules in place regarding names, intended to provide a more immersive atmosphere. For this reason, words from the dictionary (Killer, Bloodlust), alternative spellings (Vyper, OrcKilla), literary characters (Aragorn, Drizzt), or historical figures with strong connotations (Stalin, Hitler), are not permitted. Use your imagination and come up with something original - you'll add to everyone's enjoyment! If you've chosen a name that isn't being used by a current character, you'll be prompted to confirm that you entered the name correctly. Type 'Y' and hit enter, then read and answer the series of questions about the name you have chosen, and choose a password. If you're reading this, you should answer the next question (are you new to the realm of CarrionFields) with a Yes!
Your next choice is your character's race. There are seventeen different races to choose from, each with their own style of roleplay, backgrounds, strengths and weaknesses. We recommend that new players start out by selecting human, as humans can be almost any class and don't suffer from an experience penalty (we'll talk about experience points a bit later). Once you start learning the game, you can always come back and try out the other races. You can click on the below links for a very brief overview of the races. For even more detailed information on a particular race, you can search our help topics.
| Human | ||||
| Elf | Half-Elf | Wood-Elf | Dark-Elf | Half-Drow |
| Storm Giant | Cloud Giant | Fire Giant | ||
| Arial | Felar | |||
| Dwarf | Duergar | |||
| Gnome | Svirfnebli | |||
| Orc | ||||
| Minotaur |
Your next choice is your character's sex. You can be male or female. There are no benefits or restrictions to either choice; choose whatever sex you wish to roleplay.
You should now be looking at a list of possible classes to choose from. This list of classes is race-dependant, so you may not see all of them there. We recommend Warrior, Thief, Ranger, Bard, Assassin or Anti-Paladin for new players, as they are generally a more survivable class at lower levels. Remember, you can always come back and try out the other classes once you start learning the game. You can click on the below links for new-player oriented descriptions of the various classes. For additional information on a particular class, you can search our help topics. Warrior Thief Ranger Bard Assassin Anti-Paladin Transmuter Shapeshifter Invoker Conjurer Necromancer Shaman Healer Druid Paladin Berserker
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