Ideas & Lists
Articles with ideas and/or lists useful for creative writing, world-building, or improving upon games.
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Draped in wealth: 10 luxury furs and leathers worn by the elite
A hand-picked list of luxury furs and leathers used throughout history. For writers and world-builders looking to craft wealthy characters and settings.
Crafting elegance: how luxury fabrics and textiles are made
Learn how luxury fabrics and textiles are made, including types of fibers and their sources. For writers and world-builders who like to dive into the details.
MU* Staff Appreciation Day: 9 ways to say thanks
December 1st is MU* Staff Appreciation Day! Don't forget to say thank you to the hard-working staffers who make your favorite pastime possible.
Celebrating International MUD Day: 8 ideas
Learn what International MUD Day is and what it's all about. Plus, get ideas for celebrating the holiday with your friends.
Celebrating Player Appreciation Week
Held annually starting the 3rd Monday of September, Player Appreciation Week honors the players of text-based games and their communities.
30+ Luxury fabrics for wealthy characters: a guide for writers and world-builders
A detailed guide to luxury fabrics with tons of examples and ideas. Perfect for writers and world-builders looking for inspiration!
How to measure player activity in text games
Learn tips for asking the right questions and steering clear of common pitfalls when measuring player activity.
How to improve player retention in multi-user (MU*) text games: 15 tips
Learn how to calculate and track player retention in your multi-user (MU*) game, plus 15+ tips for getting players to return.
10 Ways to support your favorite text games and game creators
Discover 10 ways to support your favorite text games and game creators, especially indie games that could use the marketing boost.
Ways to welcome and include new players
Looking for more ways to welcome and include new players? In this post, fellow roleplayer Petal shares her 11 tips for oldbies in RP MUDs.
10 Ways to spice up your tavern RP
Tavern RP is a type of social roleplay that is set in bars and pubs. Here are 10 ideas to keep your tavern roleplay from becoming stale.
100+ Rare colors to intrigue and inspire
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
A guide to writing excellent room descriptions for your text-based game! Also includes prompts and ideas for writing city and wilderness areas.
MU* help systems: 15+ ideas for improvement
A great MUD help system has certain features that make it easy to use and maintain. Here are 15+ ideas for game implementors.
How to reward players for reporting typos
Mistakes can undermine the aesthetic of any game. Here are 5 reasons to reward players for reporting game typos.