Game Creators

Articles with practical advice by game creators, for game creators.

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.

September 4, 2023

Held annually starting the 3rd Monday of September, Player Appreciation Week honors the players of text-based games and their communities.

July 14, 2023

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

April 3, 2023

Learn how to create a Builder’s Style Guide for your multi-user dungeon (MUD), including what should go in it and where it should live.

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.

January 18, 2023

Learn tips for asking the right questions and steering clear of common pitfalls when measuring player activity.

January 8, 2023

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.