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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

Beginner’s guide to MUD soundpacks

Beginner’s guide to MUD soundpacks

August 26, 2023

What are MUD soundpacks and how do they enhance the experience for players? Find out in this beginner's guide.

Mystavaria MUD: a world of dreams and magic

Mystavaria MUD: a world of dreams and magic

July 14, 2023

Creators Alora and Aion share their experiences developing Mystavaria, a new fantasy MUD that features dream magic.

The Gary Sue character type explained

The Gary Sue character type explained

June 23, 2023

Learn what a Gary Sue character is (with examples) and where the term "Gary Sue" comes from. Plus, get tips for adding depth to your own characters.

30+ Luxury fabrics for wealthy characters: a guide for writers and world-builders

30+ Luxury fabrics for wealthy characters: a guide for writers and world-builders

June 14, 2023

A detailed guide to luxury fabrics with tons of examples and ideas. Perfect for writers and world-builders looking for inspiration!

Mudlet’s accessibility updates: an interview with Vadi

Mudlet’s accessibility updates: an interview with Vadi

May 7, 2023

Vadi, creator of the popular open-source MUD client Mudlet, talks about the latest accessibility updates and where Mudlet is headed next.

What is passive-aggressive RP + 5 examples

What is passive-aggressive RP + 5 examples

April 11, 2023

Learn what passive-aggressive RP is, why it's so frustrating for many players, and what you can do about it in your game.

How to create a style guide for your MU*

How to create a style guide for your MU*

April 3, 2023

Learn how to create a Builder's Style Guide for your multi-user dungeon (MUD), including what should go in it and where it should live.

The Free Zone: inclusive RP culture by design

The Free Zone: inclusive RP culture by design

February 8, 2023

Ash and Famine introduce their new MUD, The Free Zone, and discuss some of the changes they made to create a more inclusive, welcoming RPI.

How to measure player activity in text games

How to measure player activity in text games

January 18, 2023

Learn tips for asking the right questions and steering clear of common pitfalls when measuring player activity.

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