MUDs...

[Luthorne]

For those who don't know, a MUD stands for Multi-User Domain, or, occasionally, Multi-User Dungeon. While it technically describes any multiplayer game, it is usually used to refer to text-based MMORPGs, where the user types in commands.

Personally, I play the Discworld MUD and the RetroMUD every now and then, though I'm not as into them as I used to be. Oh, yes, and I've played a little Merentha as well...not as much as the others, though.

So, anyone else around here play a MUD? And if so, which one(s)?

 

[tungsten]

I played one Wheel of Time one a couple years back, and completely failed to achieve anything in it. Maybe that was just me sucking, and maybe it was because the game sucked, but I gave up after a week and never looked back.

 

[hchan1]

I've tried several on occasion, but I usually get too sidetracked typing inane commands to actually get anywhere.

 

[Gwyll]

I played Ancient Anguish for a while and later Achaea. The later is very roleplaying, lots of crafting skills. Tricky to get money there. I like the Maldaathi, the evil knights.

 

[lord geryon]

I played a couple.

Back in the day(about 8-9 years ago) I played a MUD I can't remember the name of.

Then I got into a MUSH, HellMUSH(based on Milton's Paradise Lost, but with changes and stuff), and roleplayed the crap out of that until it closed, even though it never was very big.

Then I got introduced to the Aardwolf MUD, and played a bit there. Then, I dunno, my desire to play text-based game dried up when I got into EQ, and I haven't been back.

Although, if HellMUSH ever comes back, I'd be all over that.

 

[Luthorne]

I've tried several on occasion, but I usually get too sidetracked typing inane commands to actually get anywhere.

The trick is aliases. Lots and lots of aliases. :sisi:

 

[lord geryon]

I've tried several on occasion, but I usually get too sidetracked typing inane commands to actually get anywhere.

The trick is aliases. Lots and lots of aliases. :sisi:

That, and triggers to automatically perform a command when the MUD sends you a certain string.

Of course, have your aliases and triggers do too much, and you'll get banned for botting. ^_^

 

[TerraBull]

MUSH, MOO's, MUD's and MUCK's?

I miss some of them, lost addy's and some do not let me connect, so I wonder if they died. :blue:

I do remember them though, first computer experiences.

Helped my typing skills somewhat.

 

[lord geryon]

MUSH, MOO's, MUD's and MUCK's?

I miss some of them, lost addy's and some do not let me connect, so I wonder if they died. :blue:

I do remember them though, first computer experiences.

Helped my typing skills somewhat.

Heh, you shoulda seen me the first time I got onto HellMUSH.

To make an analogy, I was about as appropriate to RP as leetspeak is to fanfic writing.

 

[Luthorne]

Heh, indeed...MUDs taught me to type quickly and accurately...or, well, I was going to die. :sweat2:

When I discovered 'em, I couldn't help but think...damn, these'd be good for keyboarding classes. :snigger:

Then after that, I got involved in freeform RPing, then in fanfic writing...but I still enjoy going back to play a little, every now and then. Especially the Discworld MUD...I alaways liked the little quirks in the system. Like having to carry around various components for big spells as a wizard (always keep a knife on you...some good spells need eyeballs), while witches were better at potion-making and high-level enchanting...being a priest was annoying, since you had to watch your alignment...all in all, fun stuff. Wizards are the best...we get the fun toy spells. Like summoning cabbages to follow people around. :lol:

RetroMUD, I never got into as much...it had more options, but it always felt like it had less...character, I guess. Though being a necromancer is fun...

 

[mindpron]

I used to play a mud that was a mishmash of various anime Unis and had one of the most creative and customizable XP systems I had ever seen. But then, one of the admins got into a fight with the founder and decide to rape the xp system to the point of no return. After that, I sort of gave up on the format.