TinTin++ checklist for MUDs

Verify that the startup script uses #SESSION and #CONNECT to automatically reach the target host without manual input.

Ensure every session is assigned a unique, descriptive name to prevent command collisions in multi-session environments.

Implement a #EVENT {SESSION DISCONNECTED} trigger that attempts to reconnect after a staggered delay (e.g., 5, 10, 30 seconds).

Confirm that #EVENT {SESSION CONNECTED} triggers the loading of character-specific scripts and initial status requests.

Test that a 'quit' command or session kill triggers a #WRITE command to save persistent variables before the session closes.

Wrap all feature-specific scripts (mapping, combat, inventory) in #CLASS blocks to allow for clean loading and killing without restarting the client.

Replace absolute file paths with paths relative to the main script directory to ensure portability across different machines.

Define default values for all essential variables at the top of the script to prevent errors when logic checks undefined variables.

Separate user-specific settings (passwords, character names) into a 'config.tin' file that is excluded from version control.

Prefix all internal script aliases with a unique identifier (e.g., .map_move) to avoid overwriting standard MUD commands.

Explicitly set numeric priorities for all #ACTION and #PROMPT commands to ensure critical triggers fire before generic ones.

Review all triggers that send commands back to the MUD to ensure they cannot trigger themselves or other scripts in a loop.

Use the #PROMPT command or specific anchor characters (^ or $) in regex to minimize CPU usage on high-traffic sessions.

Implement #GAG for frequent, non-essential messages (e.g., weather, ambient room noise) to reduce terminal scroll-back bloat.

Ensure multi-line triggers use state variables or line counters to prevent partial matches on fragmented network packets.

Enable #SPLIT and verify that the input line is separated from the scroll-back buffer to prevent input corruption by incoming text.

Configure the #PROMPT or #SHOWME to populate the split-screen status line with health, mana, and experience data.

Verify that #CONFIG {CHARSET} is set to UTF-8 if the MUD or terminal uses non-ASCII characters or map symbols.

Use TinTin++ color codes (<088>, <118>, etc.) instead of raw ANSI sequences to maintain script readability.

Set #CONFIG {SCROLL LOCK} and buffer size limits to prevent memory exhaustion during long play sessions.

Implement #LOG {APPEND} {filename} on session start, using timestamps in the filename for easy retrieval.

Ensure passwords sent via #SEND or #CONNECT are not echoed to the screen or written to plain-text log files.

Create an alias to toggle #DEBUG and #MESSAGES on/off for troubleshooting complex trigger logic.

Choose between RAW (includes ANSI) or PLAIN (text only) logging based on whether the logs will be parsed by external tools.

Verify that character variables (e.g., gold, inventory counts) are successfully written to a .tin file using #READ and #WRITE.

Set up a #TICKER that sends a null character or 'look' command every 60 seconds to prevent idle timeouts from firewalls.

If the MUD supports it, use #SSL CONNECT to encrypt the session traffic and protect credentials.

Verify that Mud Client Compression Protocol (MCCP) is enabled in #CONFIG to reduce bandwidth usage and latency.

Ensure #CONFIG {TELNET} is set to ON to correctly handle server-side requests like window size (NAWS) or terminal type.

Enable #CONFIG {PACKET PATCH} to handle fragmented packets from the server that might otherwise break triggers.