10 Ways to spice up your tavern RP
August 28, 2022
Tavern RP is a type of social roleplay that is set in bars and pubs. Here are 10 ideas to keep your tavern roleplay from becoming stale.
Tag: MU*s (Page 4)
Everything to do with the genre of multi-user dungeons (MUDs), including articles and advice specific to different styles of MU* games.
The 5 basic multi-user dungeon (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.
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.
How to write excellent room descriptions: tips and examples for world-builders
June 12, 2022
A guide to writing excellent room descriptions for your text-based game! Also includes prompts and ideas for writing city and wilderness areas.
5 Accessibility improvements in LOTJ MUD
June 4, 2022
Staffer and longtime friend Klor shares 5 recent accessibility improvements in LOTJ, a text-based multi-user game set in the Star Wars universe.
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.
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!
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.
How to be a better game master: 10 tips for running great interactive stories
April 3, 2022
Want to be a better game master? Here are 10 tips for running great interactive stories. Ideal for online events and open sessions.
7 Great reasons to play a text-based RPG
March 26, 2022
In this post, I offer 7 great reasons to play a text-based RPG, whether it's a multi-user dungeon or a chatroom-based game.
What is metagaming in RP + 6 examples
March 17, 2022
What is metagaming in RP, and how do you know if it's bad? I break it down for you in this post with several examples.
25 essential multi-user (MU*) game terms and what they mean
March 16, 2022
Tired of sounding like a newb? Check out this list of essential MU* terms. You'll sound like a pro in no time.
4 Types of writing games you can play online for free
March 13, 2022
In this post, I lay out 4 types of writing games you can play online for free. I also include examples and popular game directories.