3 Years of Writing Games: a look back
March 16, 2025
To celebrate Writing Games' third anniversary, I present compelling insights and key takeaways from all the year 1 interviews in a single post!
ReadTag: Gaming
Information and advice for people who play games online – especially text-based games. May include topics related to video games and tabletop games, too.
Text-based adventure games: from Zork to AI Dungeon
February 15, 2025
Learn about the history and evolution of text-based adventure games, from the classic Zork to the modern AI Dungeon platform.
MUDing mistakes and surprising lessons learned
December 3, 2024
In this installment, I describe a text game blunder I made and the lessons I took away from the experience about mistakes, reputation, and trust in MU* games.
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.
Mudlet’s accessibility updates: an interview with Vadi
May 7, 2023
Vadi, creator of the popular open-source MUD client Mudlet, talks about the latest accessibility updates and where Mudlet is headed next.
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.
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!
Beginner’s guide to roleplaying with text
September 14, 2022
Learn the basics of roleplaying online in this beginner's guide to RP, including essential terms and concepts, how to stay in character, and more.
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.
The 5 basic MUD styles and you
August 13, 2022
An introduction to the 5 basic MUD styles, including what you can expect and how to find a suitable game.
Mental health and gaming: 10 practical tips
May 29, 2022
When it comes to mental health and gaming, there are simple things you can do to live and play healthier. Learn 10 from Bre, a mental health coach, in this post.
Gaming and chronic illness: TBQ talks about the importance of difficulty modes and having patience
April 29, 2022
Writer and roleplayer TBQ talks about her experiences with gaming and chronic illness, including the importance of difficulty modes and patience.
What is a MUD game? A beginner’s guide to multi-user dungeons and how to start playing them
April 22, 2022
Just what is a MUD game? And what does that mean, multi-user dungeon? Are all of them set in dungeons? Find out in this post!