Immortals directory
A curated directory of resources, technical manuals, and administrative frameworks designed for MUD staff, builders, and implementors. This collection focuses on command proficiency, moderation ethics, and world-building standards.
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Imaginary Realities
freeAn online journal containing deep-dive articles on MUD administration, staff management, and building philosophy.
Pros
- + High-quality architectural and social theory content
- + Archive of veteran developer experiences
Cons
- − No longer actively publishing new issues
Evennia Admin Documentation
open-sourceOperational guides for managing a Python-based MUD, including web-based admin panels and live object manipulation.
Pros
- + Modern technical stack
- + Clear explanation of Django-based admin tools
Cons
- − Requires Python knowledge to extend
The Builder's Academy
open-sourceA structured environment for training new immortals in the art of On-Line Creation (OLC), room descriptions, and mob balancing.
Pros
- + Built-in tutorials for new staff
- + Standardized area creation workflows
Cons
- − Requires hosting a separate codebase instance for training
Grapevine MUD Monitoring
freeA modern platform for tracking MUD uptime and player counts, essential for administrators managing server health.
Pros
- + Real-time status tracking
- + MSSP protocol support
Cons
- − Requires game-side implementation of protocols
The MUD Connector Admin Forums
freeThe longest-running discussion board for MUD owners and staff to discuss player retention and staff disputes.
Pros
- + Access to veteran administrators
- + Historical context on MUD legal issues
Cons
- − Low activity compared to Discord
MUD Dev Discord
freeA high-activity chat server for current MUD staff to discuss technical implementation and community management strategies.
Pros
- + Instant feedback on staff issues
- + Collaboration on cross-MUD standards
Cons
- − Information can be lost in chat history
TinTin++ Scripting for Immortals
open-sourceManual for using the TinTin++ client to automate administrative tasks and log player sessions for review.
Pros
- + Powerful automation for repetitive staff tasks
- + Excellent logging capabilities for moderation
Cons
- − Command-line interface only
MUD Coders Guild
freeA professional-grade community of developers focused on the technical and social engineering aspects of running text-based games.
Pros
- + Focus on modern development stacks
- + Deep dives into player retention tech
- + Highly collaborative Slack/Discord
Cons
- − Technical barrier to entry
- − Less focus on non-coding admin tasks
GitHub Issues
freemiumTask tracking system for managing handoff checklist items and assignment of responsibilities. Milestone tracking coordinates multi-stage transition processes between outgoing and incoming staff.
Pros
- + Task assignment and ownership tracking
- + Milestone tracking for transitions
- + Linked pull requests for code changes
Cons
- − Developer-centric interface
- − Public visibility concerns for private MUDs
BookStack
open-sourceSelf-hosted wiki platform using shelf/book/chapter metaphors for organizing MUD lore. WYSIWYG editing accessible to non-technical staff who need to document zones without learning markup languages.
Pros
- + Self-hosted data control
- + Intuitive organizational structure
- + WYSIWYG editing for builders
Cons
- − Requires server administration knowledge
- − PHP dependency for hosting
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