Striking a balance: simulation vs. storytelling in text-based roleplaying games
March 20, 2024
Guest author Brandon Cross offers advice for MUD developers on how to use storytelling vs. simulation to create a more immersive game.
Tag: Game Design (Page 2)
Practical advice for game creators, developers, and admins. Includes everything from considerations of game mechanics to player retention.
How game design drives investment, stakes, and conflict in roleplay-intensive (RPI) MUDs
February 12, 2024
Within the text-based gaming community, RPIs have a reputation for being toxic cesspools, but it doesn't have to be that way.
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.
Data Privacy Week: 10 Tips for safer gaming
January 21, 2024
It's Data Privacy Week! Learn why you should care and what you can do to protect yourself and your communities online.
MU* Staff Appreciation Day: 9 ways to say thanks
December 1, 2023
December 1st is MU* Staff Appreciation Day! Don't forget to say thank you to the hard-working staffers who make your favorite pastime possible.
Celebrating International MUD Day: 8 Ideas
November 15, 2023
Learn what International MUD Day is and what it's all about. Plus, get ideas for celebrating the holiday with your friends.
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.
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.
Celebrating Player Appreciation Week in 2024
September 4, 2023
Held annually starting the 3rd Monday of September, Player Appreciation Week honors the players of text-based games and their communities.
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.
How to create a style guide for your MU*
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.
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 measure player activity in text games
January 18, 2023
Learn tips for asking the right questions and steering clear of common pitfalls when measuring player activity.
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.
10 Ways to support your favorite text games and game creators
November 21, 2022
Discover 10 ways to support your favorite text games and game creators, especially indie games that could use the marketing boost.