MU*s (Page 3)

Everything to do with the genre of multi-user dungeons (MUDs), including articles and advice specific to different styles of MU* games.

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

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

Jun 12, 2022

Jan 6, 2026

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

Jun 4, 2022

Jan 10, 2026

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

MU* help systems: 15+ ideas for improvement

MU* help systems: 15+ ideas for improvement

May 14, 2022

Jan 10, 2026

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

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

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

Apr 22, 2022

Feb 1, 2026

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!

3 Accessibility features in Alter Epoch MU*

3 Accessibility features in Alter Epoch MU*

Apr 17, 2022

Jan 10, 2026

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

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

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

Apr 3, 2022

Jan 8, 2026

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

7 Great reasons to play a text-based RPG

Mar 26, 2022

Jan 10, 2026

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.

What is metagaming in RP + 6 examples

What is metagaming in RP + 6 examples

Mar 17, 2022

Jan 8, 2026

What is metagaming in RP, and how do you know if it's bad? I break it down for you in this post with several examples.

25 essential multi-user (MU*) game terms and what they mean

25 essential multi-user (MU*) game terms and what they mean

Mar 16, 2022

Jan 10, 2026

Tired of sounding like a newb? Check out this list of essential MU* terms. You'll sound like a pro in no time.

4 Types of multiplayer writing games you can play online for free

4 Types of multiplayer writing games you can play online for free

Mar 13, 2022

Jan 10, 2026

Learn about 4 types of multiplayer writing games you can play online for free. Includes examples and popular game directories.

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