MUDS

Anyone play MUDs here? They are basically text-based MMORPGs. I am looking for some good ones, as I enjoy being able to chat as I play a game (especially being able to chat with its creators as I play it). I thought this would be a great place to ask, since they have a lot in common with RPG Maker games, being RPGs created by amateur game designers.

Right now the only one I play is the Unofficial Squaresoft MUD, which I actually help build, and which is completely awesome but I want to branch out more. I have played some of the other really popular ones, but I'm interested in the opinions of people here, since I think other RPG Maker designers are a lot more likely to enjoy the same things as me - combat strategy, engaging characters, story-driven gameplay - instead of endlessly deep roguelikes that focus entirely on customization and grind. UOSSMUD is one of the only ones I've found where anything other than the character customization actually captured my interest. Not that customization isn't great, but it doesn't make a game by itself.