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Accursed Lands offers everything you desire, with the possible exception of number 6 on your list.
If you want to jump right in and roleplay, you'll initially have some problems since the more established players secret themselves away where they can't be found by newbies. However, it will take you time to explore the game and learn enough about the theme to roleplay your character believably. If you stick around long enough to learn, and show a willingness to roleplay, you'll be welcomed by any of the more experienced players.
Accursed Lands' theme can best be described as light gothic horror set in a low-fantasy, post-apocalyptic world with a level of technology akin to northern Europe's tenth century. AL is roleplay-enforced with a strict OOC/IC barrier, and though AL suffers from its share of new people who don't want to roleplay, most of the long-term players are decent RPers. The world is large, and it takes time to explore and move about. Player characters are located all over the world, and there is no central meeting place where you'll be sure to encounter another player. Game mechanics are realistic and the learning curve is high, but if you're the type who enjoys exploring you'll never run out of things to learn about the game. Accursed Lands is a MUD for experienced MUDders and RPers; some new players accuse the admins and player community of being brusque and intolerant, but others seem to fit right in. Read the reviews and if they pique your interest, come and try AL out.
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