Shattered MU: beyond monsters and magic
July 2, 2024
Tat, creator of Shattered MU (a post-apoc game), talks about the importance of community and shares her guidelines for game design.
Tag: MU*s (Page 2)
Everything to do with the genre of multi-user dungeons (MUDs), including articles and advice specific to different styles of MU* games.
AresMUSH: the next-gen server platform
May 19, 2024
Faraday talks about why she created AresMUSH, as well as some of the core tenets that went into its development.
MU* Accessibility Week: 6 ways to take part
May 16, 2024
It's MU* Accessibility Week! Whether you're a staffer or player, there are ways to get involved and make a difference. Here are a few ideas to get you started.
Excelsior: new stories in a unique Marvel universe
May 4, 2024
Manu (Power) and Lae (Mind) share their experiences running Excelsior: a roster-only MUSH set in a unique Marvel universe.
Evennia: a modern way to create MU*s
April 13, 2024
Learn about Evennia, the Python MU* creation system, from Griatch, the developer who's been working on the project for more than a decade.
The Network: only the finest quality programming
March 25, 2024
Clockwork, mastermind behind The Network MU, shares lessons learned from years of creating and running online roleplaying games.
Helpfile Spring Cleaning: 10 ways to participate
March 21, 2024
It's Helpfile Spring Cleaning Week! Here are 10 ways that staff and players can get together to improve their favorite games.
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.
Concordia MU: Write your own destiny
March 11, 2024
Spes, owner and co-creator of Concordia MU, talks about the many hats she wears and what she sees as her most important role in the game.
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.