Tag: Game Design (Page 3)

Practical advice for game creators, developers, and admins. Includes everything from considerations of game mechanics to player retention.

The intro screen of Alter Aeon and the text: Alter Aeon MUD: 25+ years of adventure

Alter Aeon MUD: 25+ years of adventure

October 23, 2022

Learn about Alter Aeon MUD from Shadowfax, a senior staff member - including how the game got started, tips for other game creators, and more!

Skull and crossbones warning sign and text: What is a toxic gaming community?

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.

Hands on a laptop and marketing icons with the text: How to market your text-based game.

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.

The word help in the dictionary with the text: What makes a great MUD help system?

MU* help systems: 15+ ideas for improvement

May 14, 2022

A great MUD help system has certain features that make it easy to use and maintain. Here are 15+ ideas for game implementors.

A list of cyberpunk hacks and the text: Building a better MUD.

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.

Hands typing on a keyboard and the text: All your base are belong to us. A famous game typo.

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.

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