A Roleplayer’s Guide to OtherSpace MUSH
Welcome to the So You Want to Play… series – your gateway to understanding the unique playable species, factions, and other lore of OtherSpace MUSH.
Each guide in this collection breaks down specifics from both a lore and roleplay perspective. Whether you’re a newcomer deciding on your first character or a veteran looking to branch out, these articles aim to answer questions like:
- What’s this species’ history and culture?
- How are they seen in the galaxy of 2825?
- What are the common (and uncommon) archetypes?
- How do they feel about the aftermath of the Project Helix plague?
- What role can they play in shaping the future of the Orion Arm?
We’ll also include:
- Tips for roleplaying the species authentically (without falling into stereotypes)
- Hooks for personal character backstories
- Suggested affiliations, professions, and rivalries
📚 Available Species Guides:
- Castori
- Centauran
- Demarian
- Gahnli
- Grimlahdi
- Hekayti
- Human
- Llivori
- Lotorian
- Lyiri
- Mekke
- Nall
- Odarite
- Opodian
- Phyrrian
- Pyracani
- Timonae
- Vollistan Light Singer
- Ydahri
- Zangali
📚 Available Role-Focused Guides:
📚 Available Faction-Focused Guides:
- The Ashen Pact
- 10 Things People Think They Know About Iron’s End
- The Rustborn
- The Hollow Choir
- 10 Things People Think They Know About Fagin’s Riches (Pre-Plague)
- 10 Things People Think They Know About the Parallax (Pre-Plague)
- 10 Things People Think They Know About the Stellar Consortium (Pre-Plague)