Category: Interviews & Guests (Page 2)

Interviews and guest content with fellow game creators, storytellers, and roleplayers.

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Silent Heaven: a supernatural horror MU*

February 1, 2024

Silent Heaven is a supernatural horror MU* known for its emphasis on story and its relatively non-toxic RP community.

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EmpireMUD: a player-driven city-builder

November 3, 2023

Khufu shares his experiences building a screen reader-friendly map for his long-running map-based game: EmpireMUD.

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AwakeMUD: a community-first Shadowrun game

October 28, 2023

Learn how AwakeMUD CE earned the "CE" in its name, what that two-letter acronym stands for, and what it means to its creators and staff.

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Opie: giving back to the MUD community

September 23, 2023

Opie, long-time pillar of the MUD community, talks about his free hosting service, how running a MUD can help you get a job, and more.

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Mystavaria MUD: a world of dreams and magic in the making

July 14, 2023

Creators Alora and Aion share their experiences developing Mystavaria, a new fantasy MUD that features dream magic.

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Mudlet’s accessibility updates: an interview with Vadi

May 7, 2023

Vadi, creator of the popular open-source MUD client Mudlet, talks about the latest accessibility updates and where Mudlet is headed next.

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The Free Zone: inclusive RP culture by design

February 8, 2023

Ash and Famine introduce their new MUD, The Free Zone, and discuss some of the changes they made to create a more inclusive, welcoming RPI.

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Alter Aeon MUD: 25+ years of adventure

October 23, 2022

Learn about Alter Aeon MUD from Shadowfax, a senior staff member - including how the game got started, tips for other game creators, and more!

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Ways to welcome and include new players

September 30, 2022

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Looking for more ways to welcome and include new players? In this post, fellow roleplayer Petal shares her 11 tips for oldbies in RP MUDs.

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Medieval fantasy language in roleplay

September 10, 2022

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Learn what's important - and what's not - when roleplaying with medieval fantasy language. Plus, Amika returns with her tips for using Archaic English!

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How to use a character arc roadmap in RP

July 17, 2022

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What is a character arc roadmap, and how can you use it for roleplaying? Find out in this guide with tips and examples from fellow roleplayer Amika.

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5 Accessibility improvements in LOTJ MUD

June 4, 2022

Staffer and longtime friend Klor shares 5 recent accessibility improvements in LOTJ, a text-based multi-user game set in the Star Wars universe.

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Mental health and gaming: 10 practical tips

May 29, 2022

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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.

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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.

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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.

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