How to improve player retention: 15 tips
Learn how to calculate and track player retention in your multi-user dungeon (MUD), plus 15+ tips for getting players to return to your game.
Alter Aeon MUD: 25+ years of adventure
Learn about Alter Aeon MUD from Shadowfax, a senior staff member – including how the game got started, tips for other game creators, and more!
The 5 basic MUD styles and you
An introduction to the 5 basic MUD styles, including what you can expect and how to find a suitable game.
How to market your text-based game
What does it take to successfully market your text-based game for free? Find out in this post, which includes accessibility tips and more.
How to write excellent room descriptions
Use the 5 tips in this guide to write excellent room descriptions for your text-based game! Also includes prompts and ideas for writing city and wilderness areas.
5 Accessibility improvements in LOTJ MUD
Staffer and longtime friend Klor shares 5 recent accessibility improvements in Legends of the Jedi, a text-based multi-user game set in the Star Wars universe.
MUD help systems: 15+ ideas for improvement
A great MUD help system has certain features that make it easy to use and maintain. Here are 15+ ideas for game implementors.