If you are having issues with what your character is killing, but do not want to leave the game you're in, I would recommend telling Admin your issues. Then talking to them about putting in more areas where the things to kill are not tourists, kids, guards, etc. More animals, more undead, more thieves camps, more illusions, etc. Things that a "fighter" type character can justify killing even if they are an honorable do-gooder. Provided your mud has a decent building team, they should be able to, with time, put in such areas for all levels.

Personally, I'd rather not fight at all. I like levelling by making clothing, forging, roleplaying, and healing. But that is all possible on the primary game I play, and may not be on others. On the other game I visit occassionaly, I have had quests to go kill little girls. Talk about feeling mean!

Sapphar