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Posts

MudVault: a new way to discover MUDs

(August 18, 2025)

Too many MUDs, not enough players?

(August 20, 2025)

GoMud: a lightweight engine for building text-based worlds

(July 21, 2025)

Federation 2 Community Edition: from hauling cargo to shaping the galaxy

(June 29, 2025)

Bridging virtual worlds: past and future of the InterMUD chat network

(June 12, 2025)

LociTerm MUD client and the legacy of The Last Outpost

(June 8, 2025)

A picture worth a thousand rooms: the Worldmap project by Hades_Kane and Grieffels

(May 22, 2025)

3 Years of Writing Games: a look back

(March 16, 2025)

Text-based adventure games: from Zork to AI Dungeon

(February 15, 2025)

MUDing mistakes and surprising lessons learned

(December 3, 2024)

How long should room descriptions be when building a MU*?

(September 18, 2024)

Making a MUD vs. creating a game: is there a difference?

(August 26, 2024)

AI-written content in online RP games: “it’s ruining my experience”

(August 4, 2024)

Draped in wealth: 10 luxury furs and leathers worn by the elite

(July 29, 2024)

Crafting elegance: how luxury fabrics and textiles are made

(July 29, 2024)

SysAdmin Day: celebrating the people who keep our favorite games running

(July 26, 2024)

Blu and Roadspike: on designing game websites and systems

(July 24, 2024)

Shattered MU: beyond monsters and magic

(July 2, 2024)

AresMUSH: the next-gen server platform

(May 19, 2024)

MU* Accessibility Week: 6 ways to take part

(May 16, 2024)

Excelsior: new stories in a unique Marvel universe

(May 4, 2024)

Evennia: a modern way to create MU*s

(April 13, 2024)

The Network: only the finest quality programming

(March 25, 2024)

Helpfile Spring Cleaning: 10 ways to participate

(March 21, 2024)

Striking a balance: simulation vs. storytelling in text-based roleplaying games

(March 20, 2024)

Concordia MU: Write your own destiny

(March 11, 2024)

How game design drives investment, stakes, and conflict in roleplay-intensive (RPI) MUDs

(February 12, 2024)

Silent Heaven: a supernatural horror MU*

(February 1, 2024)

Data Privacy Week: 10 Tips for safer gaming

(January 21, 2024)

MU* Staff Appreciation Day: 9 ways to say thanks

(December 1, 2023)

Celebrating International MUD Day: 8 Ideas

(November 15, 2023)

EmpireMUD: a player-driven city-builder

(November 3, 2023)

AwakeMUD: a community-first Shadowrun game

(October 28, 2023)

Opie: giving back to the MUD community

(September 23, 2023)

Celebrating Player Appreciation Week in 2024

(September 4, 2023)

How soundpacks elevate the MUD experience

(August 26, 2023)

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

(July 14, 2023)

The Gary Sue character type explained

(June 23, 2023)

30+ Luxury fabrics for crafting wealthy characters: a guide for writers and world-builders

(June 14, 2023)

Mudlet’s accessibility updates: an interview with Vadi

(May 7, 2023)

What is passive-aggressive RP + 5 examples

(April 11, 2023)

How to create a style guide for your MU*

(April 3, 2023)

The Free Zone: inclusive RP culture by design

(February 8, 2023)

How to measure player activity in text games

(January 18, 2023)

How to improve player retention in multi-user (MU*) games: 15 tips for game designers

(January 8, 2023)

10 Ways to support your favorite text games and game creators

(November 21, 2022)

Alter Aeon MUD: 25+ years of adventure

(October 23, 2022)

Ways to welcome and include new players

(September 30, 2022)

Beginner’s guide to roleplaying with text

(September 14, 2022)

Medieval fantasy language in roleplay

(September 10, 2022)

Erotic roleplay (ERP) and consent in games

(September 8, 2022)

10 Ways to spice up your tavern RP

(August 28, 2022)

Toxic gaming communities: how to identify and deal with toxic behavior

(August 19, 2022)

The 5 basic MUD styles and you

(August 13, 2022)

How to market your text-based game

(July 25, 2022)

How to use a character arc roadmap in RP

(July 17, 2022)

Immersive Roleplay 101: the essential guide

(July 9, 2022)

95+ Rare colors to intrigue and inspire

(July 1, 2022)

How to write excellent room descriptions: tips and examples for world-builders

(June 12, 2022)

5 Accessibility improvements in LOTJ MUD

(June 4, 2022)

Mental health and gaming: 10 practical tips

(May 29, 2022)

MU* help systems: 15+ ideas for improvement

(May 14, 2022)

Accessibility in TTRPGs: how Wyrmworks Publishing makes tabletop gaming more inclusive

(May 4, 2022)

Gaming and chronic illness: TBQ talks about the importance of difficulty modes and having patience

(April 29, 2022)

What is a MUD game? A beginner’s guide to multi-user dungeons and how to start playing them

(April 22, 2022)

3 Accessibility features in Alter Epoch MUD

(April 17, 2022)

Gaming with partial sight: Aaron’s take

(April 10, 2022)

How to be a better game master: 10 tips for running great interactive stories

(April 3, 2022)

7 Great reasons to play a text-based RPG

(March 26, 2022)

How to reward players for reporting game typos: examples and tips for game creators

(March 19, 2022)

List of character flaws (150+) with examples for writers and roleplayers

(March 18, 2022)

What is metagaming in RP + 6 examples

(March 17, 2022)

25 essential multi-user (MU*) game terms and what they mean

(March 16, 2022)

4 Types of writing games you can play online for free

(March 13, 2022)

Supporter Extras

Layout and design of a tropical island resort for a multi-user game

(April 19, 2024)

How to craft thematic insults for medieval fantasy games

(November 17, 2023)

10 Rare and intriguing allergies to make your characters stand out

(September 7, 2023)

10 Fictitious fabrics and furs + how to create your own

(June 15, 2023)

How to easily create poems and songs for medieval settings

(June 15, 2023)

Tip for GMs: Make failure fun

(January 31, 2023)

10 Rare color words that describe rainbows/multiple colors

(January 21, 2023)

MUD Area Design: How I built an immersive 75-room area in 28 days

(January 7, 2023)

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