100 LP MUD resources for MUD players

The most widely used driver for modern LP MUDs. It features high performance, WebSocket support, and integrated SQLite/MySQL database drivers. Essential for high-concurrency games.

A highly stable, cross-platform driver favored in Europe. It offers strict LPC compliance and excellent memory management, making it ideal for large-scale persistent worlds.

The most beginner-friendly mudlib. It includes extensive documentation, a robust 'Quick Install' script, and a massive library of pre-coded items and spells.

Known for its sophisticated command parser and object-oriented design. It uses a 'verbs' system that allows for complex natural language interactions.

A unique driver that emphasizes total persistence and state-saving. Requires a different mindset as it does not use a traditional filesystem-based object loading system.

A highly customized and feature-rich mudlib based on the Discworld series. Excellent for developers looking to study advanced room descriptions and skill systems.

A classic mudlib focusing on RPG mechanics. While older, its combat and class systems are highly modular and easy to port to newer drivers.

A lightweight, modern mudlib designed for FluffOS. It removes legacy overhead and provides a clean slate for developers who want to build from scratch.

The historical standard for 'The Mud Institute'. It serves as the foundation for many other libs and is the best resource for learning the basics of the 'master.c' and 'simul_efun.c' files.

A mudlib specifically designed for DGD, focusing on a highly modular 'MUD-as-an-engine' approach. Best for experimental game mechanics.

Provides syntax highlighting and basic linting for LPC. Essential for moving development out of the MUD client and into a modern IDE.

A core LPC function that destructs an old object and loads a new version from disk. Crucial for live-coding workflows without server restarts.

Place frequently used logic in the simulated efun object to make it globally accessible to all objects without needing to 'inherit' a library file.

Use mappings (key-value pairs) for data storage like player stats or inventory indices to ensure O(1) lookup speeds instead of O(n) array searches.

A non-blocking timer used to execute code later. Critical for managing NPC movements and timed events without freezing the driver's main loop.

The internal driver pulse. Minimize the use of 'set_heart_beat(1)' on objects to save CPU cycles; use 'call_out' for infrequent updates instead.

A powerful LPC feature allowing one object to intercept function calls to another. Useful for temporary effects like 'blindness' or 'silence'.

The 'master.c' file controls file access. Implement 'valid_read' and 'valid_write' functions to prevent builders from accessing sensitive core code.

Automate the creation of thousands of rooms using a single 'compiler' object. Ideal for generating vast wilderness areas or procedurally generated dungeons.

Use 'lambda' and 'function' types to pass logic as variables. Essential for creating flexible callback systems in combat or quest engines.

Standardize your mudlib by putting core logic in /std/room.c, /std/weapon.c, and /std/monster.c. Builders should only inherit and configure these files.

The built-in method for serializing object variables to a .o file. Use this for player saves, guild data, and world state persistence.

The mechanism for instantiating items. Always clone items from a master template to ensure code updates propagate to new instances.

A protocol for connecting different MUDs. Allows players to chat across different games and drivers. Requires the Intermud-3 daemon in your mudlib.

Use #define for constants and #ifdef for driver-specific code. This ensures your mudlib remains portable between FluffOS and LDMud.

Implement 'add_action' or the Lima 'verb' system to map user input strings to LPC functions. This is the primary interface for player interaction.

Understand that 'init()' is called whenever objects meet. Use this to add commands to players when they enter a specific room or pick up an item.

Use the 'opcprof' and 'debug_info' efuns to identify memory leaks and CPU-heavy objects in your running game.

Offload complex data like global leaderboards or web-site integration to a MySQL/PostgreSQL database via driver-level efuns.

Build a 'test room' that clones every item in the mudlib and checks for runtime errors. Essential for maintaining stability during core lib updates.