What is passive-aggressive RP + 5 examples
April 11, 2023
Learn what passive-aggressive RP is, why it's so frustrating for many players, and what you can do about it in your game.
Tag: Community (Page 3)
Tips and advice for making creating welcoming communities, addressing sources of toxicity, and solving community-related issues in roleplaying games.
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.
How to improve player retention in multi-user (MU*) games: 15 tips for game designers
January 8, 2023
Learn how to calculate and track player retention in your multi-user (MU*) game, plus 15+ tips for getting players to return.
Ways to welcome and include new players in your MUD
September 30, 2022
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.
Erotic roleplay (ERP) and consent in games
September 8, 2022
What is erotic roleplay (ERP)? This post covers what you need to know about ERP and consent in text-based games, plus advice for game admins and staff.
Toxic gaming communities: how to identify and deal with toxic behavior
August 19, 2022
Learn what makes a game or gamer toxic, as well as tips for avoiding toxic gaming communities and handling toxic behavior.
How to market your text-based game
July 25, 2022
What does it take to successfully market your text-based game for free? Find out in this post, which includes accessibility tips and more.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.