Ten things that should convince you that Meridian 59 is a great game.

1. Meridian 59 is a unique game with long history. Meridian 59 has been around since 1996 and was a pioneer of the field with many features not found in other games. It has also been throughly tested and debugged over these many years, resulting in a very stable game.
2. Player vs. player (PvP) fighting is fun and really isn't frightening. While nobody likes to lose, death isn't as terrible as you might first think. Items are easy to accumulate, and your spells are easy to regain, especially at lower levels. A good group of friends and friendly people will help you recover fast.  Fighting against other players is very exciting!
3. It is an excellent value for your money. One whole month of Meridian 59 is only $10.95, with no other investment required.  Almost no form of entertainment is this affordable.
   
4. The game has a proven record of stability. We take game stability very seriously and work very hard to make sure that the server has as little downtime as possible, and work to resolve any software issues immediately. We have good contacts with our connection providers, and most connection-related issues are resolved within minutes of first experience.
5. Meridian 59 has easy-to-understand gameplay and character development. You don't have to worry about experience points, damage per second, class balance, or complicated anything like that. Want to get more hit points? Go fight monsters. Want to get more mana? Explore to find the mana nodes around the land, or participate in a grand quest to obtain one of the rarer nodes. Want to get better at a spell? Just use it! Build the character you want. You don't have to spend years building a character to keep up with your friends.
6. It is a popular game with many dedicated fans. Thousands of people have played the game, and thousands of players still enjoy it today. Some of these fans have been playing the game for over seven years! These fans are very friendly and knowledgeable, and often will help new players in the game.
7. The game has a great and friendly community willing to help new players. Meridian 59 focuses more on a smaller community size. Instead of dealing with thousands of players that don't care about you, you will interact with hundreds of people that are generally very helpful. Meridian 59 feels more like a friendly small town instead of an impersonal big city like other games.
8. It has helpful administrators that take an active interest in the game. Sending a in-game mail to an administrator like "Psychochild" will always get you a response, even if his name sounds ominous. The adminsitrator "Help" will help you with basic problems you might encounter, such as technical problems or harassment. The administrators love the game, and it shows.
9. People who cheat and violate the rules are punished. Cheating ruins online games. Harassment makes the game unfun for others. We take these issues very seriously. Players that violate the rules are warned, then punished. Players that cheat are banned from the game, and we take steps to keep them out of the game permanently.
10. The most important thing: Meridian 59 is very fun! What good is a game if it is not fun? Meridian 59 has survived for over seven years now and fans have been playing it for that long. Try it, we're sure you'll agree with everyone else that the game is great fun.

Here's what some players have to say:

"This game is so good, I introduced my wife to it so I could play again and she got into it so much she would'nt let me play... So now we have 2 computers networked and multiple accounts so we can both play." - Cronus, Meridian 59 player.

"I like Meridian 59 because there are aspects that make it fun for every roleplaying game philosophy. You don't have to engage in PvP to have an active and enjoyable time here. If you choose to PvP, however, there are several different ways in which you can do so, giving you the choice of remaining a lawful citizen or becoming a notorious murderer." - Wensleydale, Meridian 59 player.

"I've been with Meridian59 through the majority of it's life. I believe that the amazing PvP and the community that we've built is why my favorite game is growing in numbers yet again. It's my home and I'll be here until it closes." - Norin, Meridian 59 player.

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