More & more about MUDs
Everything about Multi User Dungeons — Diku, LP, MUSH, codebases, clients, gameplay, and the culture that shaped online gaming.
Resources
Idea lists, tip collections, and curated resources.
100 Area Building resources for MUD players
A curated set of practical Area Building resources for MUD enthusiasts.
100 BBS Era MUDs resources for MUD players
A curated set of practical BBS Era MUDs resources for MUD enthusiasts.
Beginner's Guide to Setting Up a Diku MUD
Essential resources for starting a Diku codebase MUD from scratch
Checklists
Interactive checklists you can complete in your browser.
Comparisons
Structured head-to-head comparisons with verdicts.
OLC vs Area editors vs Quest scripts
A practical comparison of OLC, Area editors, and Quest scripts for Area Building.
BBS software archives vs Telnet and dial-up emulation
A practical comparison of BBS software archives, Telnet and dial-up emulation, and Internet Archive and Wayback Machine for BBS Era MUDs.
Backstory templates vs Lore onboarding docs vs Character
A practical comparison of Backstory templates, Lore onboarding docs, and Character journals for Character Backstories.
Guides
Step-by-step implementation guides with code examples.
Area Building with OLC
A step-by-step guide for Area Building with OLC in MUDs.
Area Building with open-source tools
A step-by-step guide for Area Building with open-source tools in MUDs.
BBS Era MUDs with BBS software archives
A step-by-step guide for BBS Era MUDs with BBS software archives in MUDs.
Tools
Interactive utilities that run entirely in your browser.
MUD Combat Round Estimator
Estimate expected DPS and time-to-kill from your combat loop so you can tune rotations for faster PvE clears.
MUD Command Alias Builder
Build repeatable combat or utility aliases for MUD clients and paste them directly into your profile scripts.
MUD Party Loot Splitter
Split coin rewards across party members with optional leader cut and fair rounding for quick post-run payouts.
Directories
Curated, filterable listings of tools and resources.
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