I\'m learning C++ (Yes I know you are allways learning a code

) and I want to start working on some ideas that I have. I tend to learn far better when I am doing things from in my head wrather than from the books.
I also know that building a MUD is a huge task but it is, none the less, something I am interested in.
No I\'m not planning on publishing the world after I have finished, it\'s a learning experience so I can help out here eventually.
Anyhow, down to brass tacks.
Does anyone know the AIME engine: either by playing, coding, building or developing with it?
If so, how open is it?
Is it more like ROM or Circle (I prefer Circle\'s building environment) or something completly different?
Are there any good MUDs that are currently using it succesfully, or is it a struggle?
Are there a lot of prebuilt modules (Rooms, Mobiles, Items, etc.) or do you start from scratch?
Lastly I am sure some of this is covered on their webpage, but people that work with a project tend to sugar coat everything and think their ...crap... don\'t stink so I am after a more objective view.
Thanks