Mental health and gaming: 10 practical tips
May 29, 2022
When it comes to mental health and gaming, there are simple things you can do to live and play healthier. Learn 10 from Bre, a mental health coach, in this post.
Author: Andruid (Page 5)
About
Andruid (she/her) is a writer, roleplayer, storyteller, and nerd who tries to live by Bill and Ted wisdom, i.e. "Be excellent to each other." She created Writing Games to share lessons learned and to introduce new players to the world of text-based games. Learn more.
MU* help systems: 15+ ideas for improvement
May 14, 2022
A great MUD help system has certain features that make it easy to use and maintain. Here are 15+ ideas for game implementors.
Accessibility in TTRPGs: how Wyrmworks Publishing makes tabletop gaming more inclusive
May 4, 2022
Learn how Dale of Wyrmworks Publishing is improving accessibility in TTRPGs and making tabletop games more inclusive and fun for all.
Gaming and chronic illness: TBQ talks about the importance of difficulty modes and having patience
April 29, 2022
Writer and roleplayer TBQ talks about her experiences with gaming and chronic illness, including the importance of difficulty modes and patience.
What is a MUD game? A beginner’s guide to multi-user dungeons and how to start playing them
April 22, 2022
Just what is a MUD game? And what does that mean, multi-user dungeon? Are all of them set in dungeons? Find out in this post!
3 Accessibility features in Alter Epoch MUD
April 17, 2022
Niamh, implementor of Alter Epoch, shares her advice for improving accessibility in MUDs using practical tips and examples.
Gaming with partial sight: Aaron’s take
April 10, 2022
Aaron shares his perspectives on gaming with partial sight and what he looks for in a MUD.
How to be a better game master: 10 tips for running great interactive stories
April 3, 2022
Want to be a better game master? Here are 10 tips for running great interactive stories. Ideal for online events and open sessions.
7 Great reasons to play a text-based RPG
March 26, 2022
In this post, I offer 7 great reasons to play a text-based RPG, whether it's a multi-user dungeon or a chatroom-based game.
How to reward players for reporting game typos: examples and tips for game creators
March 19, 2022
Mistakes can undermine the aesthetic of any game. Here are 5 reasons to reward players for reporting game typos.
List of character flaws (150+) with examples for writers and roleplayers
March 18, 2022
A list of character flaws you can use to make your characters more dynamic, relatable, and compelling. Over 150+ options, plus examples for writers and roleplayers.
What is metagaming in RP + 6 examples
March 17, 2022
What is metagaming in RP, and how do you know if it's bad? I break it down for you in this post with several examples.
25 essential multi-user (MU*) game terms and what they mean
March 16, 2022
Tired of sounding like a newb? Check out this list of essential MU* terms. You'll sound like a pro in no time.
4 Types of writing games you can play online for free
March 13, 2022
In this post, I lay out 4 types of writing games you can play online for free. I also include examples and popular game directories.