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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

3 Accessibility features in Alter Epoch MU*

April 17, 2022

Interviews

Niamh, implementor of Alter Epoch, shares her advice for improving accessibility in MUDs using practical tips and examples.

Gaming with partial sight: an interview with Aaron

April 10, 2022

Interviews

Aaron shares his perspectives on gaming with partial sight and what he looks for in a MUD.

How to be a better game master: 10 tips for running great interactive stories

April 3, 2022

Guides

Want to be a better game master? Here are 10 tips for running great interactive stories. Ideal for online events and open sessions.

7 Great reasons to play a text-based RPG

March 26, 2022

Ideas/Insights

In this post, I offer 7 great reasons to play a text-based RPG, whether it's a multi-user dungeon or a chatroom-based game.

How to reward players for reporting typos

March 19, 2022

Guides

Mistakes can undermine the aesthetic of any game. Here are 5 reasons to reward players for reporting game typos.

List of character flaws (150+) with examples for writers and roleplayers

March 18, 2022

Ideas/Insights

A list of character flaws you can use to make your characters more dynamic, relatable, and compelling. Over 150+ options, plus examples for writers and roleplayers.