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.

How to spice up your tavern RP.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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