Legends of Future Past was the first commercial text-based MUD to make the transition from a proprietary network provider (CompuServe, in this case) to the Internet.

Players could harvest resources including ores, herbs and skins, and then use them to make weapons, armor and enchanted items.

Legends of Future Past was set in the "Shattered Realms", a world featuring a blend of fantasy and ancient technology.

Most of the action in the game revolved around the city of Fayd, which served as the hub of activity for adventures, intrigue and roleplaying events.

[8] Legends is credited with spawning a number of other online games[9] and introducing some of the top talent in the MMORPG industry.