Andruid (Page 7)

Short bio

Andruid (she/her) is a writer, roleplayer, storyteller, and nerd who tries to live by Bill and Ted wisdom, i.e. "Be excellent to each other." She created Writing Games to share lessons learned and to introduce new players to the world of text-based games.

Latest posts

Immersive Roleplay 101: the essential guide

Immersive Roleplay 101: the essential guide

July 9, 2022

Immersive roleplay is any roleplay that allows players to focus fully on their character, the setting, and the story with minimal OOC distractions.

100+ Rare colors to intrigue and inspire

100+ Rare colors to intrigue and inspire

July 1, 2022

Spice up your writing with this updated list of over 100 rare colors. Some etymology and tips for usage included.

How to write room descriptions: tips and examples for world-builders

How to write room descriptions: tips and examples for world-builders

June 12, 2022

A guide to writing excellent room descriptions for your text-based game! Also includes prompts and ideas for writing city and wilderness areas.

5 Accessibility improvements in LOTJ MUD

5 Accessibility improvements in LOTJ MUD

June 4, 2022

Staffer and longtime friend Klor shares 5 recent accessibility improvements in LOTJ, a text-based multi-user game set in the Star Wars universe.

Mental health and gaming: 10 practical tips

Mental health and gaming: 10 practical tips

May 29, 2022

When it comes to mental health and gaming, there are simple things you can do to live and play healthier. Learn 10 from Bre, a mental health coach, in this post.

MU* help systems: 15+ ideas for improvement

MU* help systems: 15+ ideas for improvement

May 14, 2022

A great MUD help system has certain features that make it easy to use and maintain. Here are 15+ ideas for game implementors.

Accessibility in TTRPGs: how Wyrmworks Publishing makes tabletop gaming more inclusive

Accessibility in TTRPGs: how Wyrmworks Publishing makes tabletop gaming more inclusive

May 4, 2022

Learn how Dale of Wyrmworks Publishing is improving accessibility in TTRPGs and making tabletop games more inclusive and fun for all.

Gaming and chronic illness: TBQ talks

Gaming and chronic illness: TBQ talks

April 29, 2022

Writer and roleplayer TBQ talks about her experiences with gaming and chronic illness, including the importance of difficulty modes and patience.

Beginner’s guide to multi-user dungeons (MUDs)

Beginner’s guide to multi-user dungeons (MUDs)

April 22, 2022

Just what is a MUD game? And what does that mean, multi-user dungeon? Are all of them set in dungeons? Find out in this post!

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