I just thought I'd share my own opinion on Burning Post. I've been playing the game for over 2 years now, so yes I'm one of those horrible addicts that can't quit a thing that has stolen a chunk of my life away already.
One great thing about BurP is it balances both an attempt to stay true to the theme yet bold enough to bring about true changes from events.
The history is stable, the beliefs are set and the story is focused with the importance of religion and loyalty to the crown that has roots in that religion.
It is the religion that states magic is evil which the religion can then point to the past and show you why we should believe this statement.
An ability to still change? An old foe that should of died hundreds of years ago has proved to have cheated death itself with the use of magic. Through magic more powerful than any mortal, or group of mortals, should ever be able to wield he nearly destroyed us all. (Wonderful story board posts on it in game) He did not destroy the Urth or the kingdom of Linden but he did manage to claim the city of OceanWall and bring to it a new way of living. Davites still are the more populated group of the city. (Though few davites are being played in oceanwall, pity) but mages roam the streets, a prince is chosen by Thandok so long as he can survive and keep order. All relgions are accepted. Still with the failings of the city and the curse seemingly upon the land it must deal with Linden.
We got agriculture skill now.. totally awesome (not that I've tried it yet.. its just THAT new! Come check it out)
Linden is a land where Davism is still the chief religion and the prince of the land now resides in seaview. Knights and reeves train hard for potential threats that loom far too close for anyone's liking. We know what threats there are in ocean wall but what about the threats that are even more dangerous in the cities of Linden themselves? Mage's that refuse to leave the area with plentiful food and better weather, a place where the animals are less likely to try and torment you for sport (or food) The brotherhood is certainly always a presence to be mindful of - with their thieves, spies, assassions.. likely dealing with poisons and such. (Darn those alchemists!)
So much to see!
(I use Chaco.. that no one uses its so ancient.. I've tried zmud, and mudlet also which work. On my phone I use pocketMud)