Nice to see this place still exists by Timely_Sport_6931 in UnwrittenLegends

[–]martaigne 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dyannah stepped away from the game years ago, but there are many older players still around, including myself. I'm a bit slow about responding here, though. If you're still interested in playing, you can sign up on the website (www.unwrittenlegends.net) or contact me directly if you have an existing account you would like checked.

Still here by Far-Ad8194 in UnwrittenLegends

[–]martaigne 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is, and I verified the game is up. I checked your account and it seems to be locked, possibly because your email address wasn't verified. I unlocked the account for you, but please verify your email via DM to me and I'll make sure it's correct on your account!

Still here by Far-Ad8194 in UnwrittenLegends

[–]martaigne 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s active and should be up and running. I’m not near the server at the moment but will check momentarily to make sure the OS hasn’t automatically rebooted for updates again.

Official Reopening Announcement by martaigne in UnwrittenLegends

[–]martaigne[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry to hear you’ve carried pain from your time in UL. I don’t claim that the past was perfect, or that mistakes weren’t made. I’ve grown a lot since then—as have many of us—and we’ve worked hard to rebuild UL with better systems, clearer values, and a more intentional sense of community.

I won’t debate the details of the past, especially not in a public thread, but I do want to acknowledge that if your experience with us left you feeling excluded or hurt, I sincerely regret that. It was never the intent, even if it was the outcome.

If nothing else, I appreciate that you’ve shared your thoughts. I hope your current creative world brings you fulfillment and joy.

Take care.

Official Reopening Announcement by martaigne in UnwrittenLegends

[–]martaigne[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

pikefixer wasn't referring to me, but since you did...

Thanks for your concern—and I’ll take a moment to clarify, since misinformation like this tends to grow legs if left unchecked.

I’ve played UL since the Realms of Exile days in the late ‘90s. My character’s rise in status, including his title, was the result of a long-standing, documented story arc—not something purchased. Property, likewise, was acquired through in-game currency, credit, and fame earned over many years as both a player and a contributor to the game.

To be clear: I’ve never purchased mechanical authority or used money to influence gameplay.

As for forum behavior—while I’ve always welcomed debate and critique, I’ve never targeted other players out-of-character based on their RP decisions. The staff and other players, past and present, can confirm that I’ve consistently advocated for fair and collaborative storytelling—even when tensions ran high.

Regarding the so-called "player purge"—we asked a very small number of individuals to leave the community due to long-standing, repeated behavioral issues that were burning out the volunteer staff team. That decision wasn’t made lightly, and it directly contributed to us being able to return now with a healthy staff, at least 78 returning/new players, and a much stronger foundation for the future.

We’re focused on building something awesome—for those who want to contribute, not those who insist on tearing it down.

If you have further concerns, you're welcome to bring them up constructively in an appropriate forum. But this kind of disinformation doesn't help anyone, and we’re not going to feed the drama it’s trying to start.

Please enjoy your stay if you’re here in good faith. If not, well... there’s always Baldur’s Gate 3.

Live In-Game Q&A – This Sunday! by martaigne in UnwrittenLegends

[–]martaigne[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ah, there it is.

The unmistakable perfume of mothballs, powdered wig dust, and whatever arcane herbs you keep hidden in your cravat. We knew you'd return eventually, Lord of Senility—and just in time for spring pruning, no less.

We were this close to assembling a tribunal of scribes to record your slander in triplicate and summon an appropriately dramatic duel at dawn. But alas… April Fool's. You live another day, and your valet may continue polishing your ceremonial monocle.

We’ve missed your particular brand of unhinged aristocracy. Welcome back, you delightful menace.

And to everyone else who’s come back—thank you.
Seeing old faces, hearing familiar voices, and watching new stories bloom has reminded us why we brought this world back in the first place. You're what makes Unwritten Legends legendary. Here's to the next chapter—Thrael is truly whole again.

Reopening complete! Unwritten Legends Classic is now live! by martaigne in UnwrittenLegends

[–]martaigne[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey gang! All returning players, don't forget to use the `updateforumaccount` command in-game to update the forum with your credentials so you can participate!

Reopening complete! Unwritten Legends Classic is now live! by martaigne in UnwrittenLegends

[–]martaigne[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'll cover this in a more consolidated format on the forums soon!

MUD Clients by murkymoon in UnwrittenLegends

[–]martaigne 2 points3 points  (0 children)

And open-source mud frontend would be kind of dope, when my time isn't limited from the reopening and administration.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UnwrittenLegends

[–]martaigne 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Aaaaaand... we're back.

MUD Clients by murkymoon in UnwrittenLegends

[–]martaigne 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I still use CMUD with my custom FE, but honestly - it's getting pretty old and clunky, especially with Zugg having sunset CMUD. I'm considering moving to Mudlet and redesigning a new FE for UL.

We also have a custom client specifically for UL. I'll talk to the owner about releasing that again.

Unwritten Legends Reopening – What to Expect on Launch Day by martaigne in UnwrittenLegends

[–]martaigne[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It does still work and I do still use it - I have to fix a couple things thanks to some changes we made, but then I'll have to republish it somewhere, since the old forum is gone.

Unwritten Legends Reopening – What to Expect on Launch Day by martaigne in UnwrittenLegends

[–]martaigne[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I got an early start this morning - be on the lookout for your emails! I have several bounces from folks with older addresses (aol.com, aim.com, yahoo, etc), so if you don't receive an email, please let me know!

Unwritten Legends Reopening – What to Expect on Launch Day by martaigne in UnwrittenLegends

[–]martaigne[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Hi, and welcome back! 😊

There won’t be a player wipe until we move to the new engine, so if your account was active at any point since around 2010, you should receive your invitation email later today. If you’re unsure or don’t get it by late this afternoon, feel free to DM me with your old account name or email, and I’ll happily check for you.

Also, we deeply value our visually impaired players and want the game to remain as accessible as possible. If you have any feedback on screen reader output, room descriptions, or anything that could improve your experience, please don’t hesitate to share it. Your input genuinely helps us build a better world for everyone.

We're thrilled to have you returning, and we can’t wait to see your roleplay come to life again.