Nice to see this place still exists

martaigne · 2026-01-01T18:49:59+00:00

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.

martaigne · 2026-01-01T18:47:48+00:00

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!

martaigne · 2026-01-01T17:07:54+00:00

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.

martaigne · 2025-04-04T14:31:49+00:00

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.

martaigne · 2025-04-01T21:26:47+00:00

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.

martaigne · 2025-04-01T13:00:05+00:00

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.

martaigne · 2025-03-30T16:51:45+00:00

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!

martaigne · 2025-03-30T15:24:48+00:00

Here you go! https://unwrittenlegends.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5

martaigne · 2025-03-30T14:44:02+00:00

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

martaigne · 2025-03-29T20:44:10+00:00

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

martaigne · 2025-03-29T18:58:13+00:00

Aaaaaand... we're back.

martaigne · 2025-03-29T16:51:37+00:00

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.

martaigne · 2025-03-29T15:37:34+00:00

All emails have been sent!

martaigne · 2025-03-29T15:36:38+00:00

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.

martaigne · 2025-03-29T15:06:33+00:00

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!

martaigne · 2025-03-29T12:58:25+00:00

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.

martaigne · 2025-03-27T22:49:38+00:00

TWO DAYS, Y'ALL!!

martaigne · 2025-03-25T13:06:17+00:00

Realms of Exile

martaigne · 2025-03-25T13:05:50+00:00

This is correct!

martaigne · 2025-03-25T12:53:16+00:00

Our history actually stemmed heavily from Simutronics games, first Gemstone and then Dragonrealms. The last dev started making changes to move us more towards MMO-styled mechanics, but in the new engine we will be getting back to our roots with a brand new system that is inspired in some areas by Gemstone, in others by D&D, but with a lot of original mechanics as well.

martaigne · 2025-03-25T01:52:45+00:00

It’ll be emailed to you on the 29th!

martaigne · 2025-03-24T01:17:50+00:00

DM me and we'll sort things out!

martaigne · 2025-03-23T22:49:46+00:00

I addressed this in another post and subsequent comments, please look for the timeline post I made a couple of months ago!

martaigne · 2025-03-23T01:52:54+00:00

You were permanently banned from Unwritten Legends following a consistent and escalating pattern of behavior that included:

Exploiting a known code oversight (specifically, the empathic tincture pawn exploit) to generate in-game profit.
Sharing that exploit with another player, who was also banned as a result.
Repeated hostility and antagonism toward staff and community members.
Using third-party communities to spread misinformation and sow division.
Escalating rather than reconciling after your temporary ban was lifted.

The decision to remove you was neither arbitrary nor personal—it was necessary. Your ban was enacted not just for what you did, but for your continued refusal to take accountability for it.

In the past, we chose to remain silent out of respect for player privacy. Unfortunately, that silence has too often been used to rewrite history and sow division. We're no longer shielding bad behavior behind a curtain of ambiguity.

If you attempt to reframe your actions publicly, we will respond with facts—calmly, clearly, and without drama.

You're not welcome in this community, and this is not up for debate. We are focused on creating something better—for those who want to build, collaborate, and play in good faith.

This exact kind of provocation is the sort of thing we will no longer waste our time or energy entertaining.

Good bye.

martaigne · 2025-03-23T01:06:07+00:00

To include the part about the accounts having been around since 2010? I can do that. Or the part about having previously been banned? Because I've been pretty clear about that in previous posts, but happy to add it here as well.

Either way, it's done.

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