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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

The 5 basic multi-user dungeon (MUD) styles and you

The 5 basic multi-user dungeon (MUD) styles and you

August 13, 2022

An introduction to the 5 basic MUD styles, including what you can expect and how to find a suitable game.

How to market your text-based game

How to market your text-based game

July 25, 2022

What does it take to successfully market your text-based game for free? Find out in this post, which includes accessibility tips and more.

How to use a character arc roadmap in RP

How to use a character arc roadmap in RP

July 17, 2022

What is a character arc roadmap, and how can you use it for roleplaying? Find out in this guide with tips and examples from fellow roleplayer Amika.

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.

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