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- FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: MUD Clients and Servers
-
- This is part 2 in a 4 part series of FAQs.
-
- Disclaimer: This document may be seen to be biased towards
- TinyMUDs. This is because the original author of this document
- mainly plays those types of servers, not because she thinks they
- are inherently better or worse than other types of servers.
- However, this document is meant to be generalized and useful for
- all MUDdom, and so corrections and contributions are always
- welcome. The new maintainers will be gradually modifying the FAQ to
- be geared towards all of the various server types.
-
- Table of Contents
-
- * Client Information
- + 2.1. What is a client?
- + 2.2. Where do I get clients?
- + 2.3. What operating systems do clients run on?
- + 2.4. Is there anything wrong with running a client?
- + 2.5. What different clients are available? [Client List]
- * Glossary of Client terms
- * Server Information
- + 2.6. What is a server?
- + 2.7. Where do I get servers?
- + 2.8. What operating systems to servers run on?
- + 2.9. Is there anything wrong with running a server?
- + 2.10. What different servers are available? [Server List]
- * General Information
- + 2.11. What do I do if my client/server won't compile?
- + 2.12. Should I read the documentation of whatever client or
- server I select?
- + 2.13. What is FTP, and how do I use it?
-
- Client Information
-
- 2.1. What is a client?
-
- Clients are programs, usually written in C, that connect up to
- servers. Telnet is one such client program. Many clients written for
- MUDs have special added bonus features through which they filter the
- output; most, for instance, separate your input line from the output
- lines and wraps words after 80 columns. Some also have a macro-
- writing capability which allows the user to execute several commands
- with just a few keypresses. Some allow you to highlight output coming
- from certain players or suppress it altogether. Still other clients
- make the sometimes tedious task of building new areas a breeze.
-
- 2.2. Where do I get clients?
-
- Listed below is a list of clients, and a site or two where they can be
- ftped from. If the site is down, your best bet is to ask around. In
- general, ftp.tcp.com is a good places to look. Directions for how to
- ftp and unarchive clients are at the end of this FAQ.
-
- 2.3. What operating systems do clients run on?
-
- Most use some variant of Unix, either BSD or SysV. Some run under VMS
- with either MultiNet or Wollongong networking, and there's also one
- for IBM VM. There are, of course, many new clients for Macintoshes and
- for PCs running Winsock.
-
- 2.4. Is there anything wrong with running a client?
-
- Not usually. Clients can be large when compiled, especially if they
- have lots of nifty features. They don't take up much CPU time at all.
- It is recommended that you ask your friendly systems administrator or
- other machine-responsible person if it's okay for you to install one
- on the system, if only for the reason that someone else might already
- have done so, and you might be able to save space by sharing with
- them. If there's a no games policy at your site, don't try to sneak by
- it with a client -- their activities are easily detectable. Be good.
-
- 2.5. What different clients are available?
-
- Here's a reasonably accurate listing of available clients. Please note
- that I have not tested each of these, and they're not guaranteed to
- work for you. If your favorite client isn't listed here, please drop a
- short note describing the client's features and where it can be ftp'd
- from to admin@mudconnect.com.
-
- You may also be interested in John Daub's page of Macintosh mud
- resources, at http://www.hsoi.net/mud/.
-
- The following clients are detailed below. Directions for how to ftp
- and unarchive clients and servers can be found at the end of this FAQ.
-
- Unix Clients
- TinyTalk, TinyFugue, TclTT, VT, LPTalk, SayWat, PMF, TinTin,
- TinTin++, TUsh, LPmudr, Muddle, tkMOO-light, SMM,
-
- Emacs Clients
- MUD.el, TinyTalk.el, LPmud.el, CLPmud.el, MyMud.el
-
- VMS Clients
- tfVMS, TINT, TINTw, DINK, FooTalk
-
- PC Winsock Clients
- VWMud, WinWorld, MUTT, MudWin, MUDSock, Pueblo, zMUD, AvPlay,
- GMUD, VTW, MUSHClient, Phoca, SimpleMU, WinTin, NTTinTin,
- Tinkeri View, Rumbles, Muddle, tkMOO-light, SMM, Portal, MUD
- Mage
-
- Macintosh Clients
- MUDDweller, Mudling, MacMOOSE, tkMOO-light, Rapscallion, SMM,
- Savitar
-
- Misc Clients
- REXXTALK, RXLPTalk, MUDCaller, BSXMUD Clients
- _________________________________________________________________
-
- Unix Clients
-
- TinyTalk
- Runs on BSD or SysV. Latest version is 1.1.7GEW. Designed
- primarily for TinyMUD-style muds. Features include line
- editing, command history, hiliting (whispers, pages, and
- users), gag, auto-login, simple macros, logging, and
- cyberportals.
-
- parcftp.xerox.com:/pub/MOO/clients
- ftp.tcp.com:/pub/mud/Clients
-
- TinyFugue
- Runs on BSD, SysV, and OS/2. Latest version is 4.0alpha4.
- Commonly known as 'tf'. Designed primarily for TinyMUD-style
- muds, although will run on LPMUDs and Dikus. Features include
- regexp hilites and gags, auto-login, macros, line editing,
- screen mode, triggers, cyberportals, logging, file and command
- uploading, shells, and multiple connects.
-
- ftp.tcp.com:/pub/mud/Clients
-
- Windows source code (requires GNU-Win32):
- ftp://ftp.tcp.com:/pub/mud/Clients/tf/
-
- TclTT
- Runs on BSD. Latest version is 0.9. Designed primarily for
- TinyMUD-style muds. Features include regexp hilites, regexp
- gags, logging, auto-login, partial file uploading, triggers,
- and programmability.
-
- ftp.white.toronto.edu:/pub/muds/tcltt
-
- VT
- Runs on BSD or SysV. Latest version is 2.15. Useable for all
- types of muds. Features include a C-like extension language
- (VTC) and a simple windowing system. Also see VTW below.
-
- ftp.tcp.com:/pub/mud/Clients
-
- LPTalk
- Runs on BSD or SysV. Latest version is 1.2.1. Designed
- primarily for LPMUDs. Features include hiliting, gags,
- auto-login, simple macros, logging. Please send mail to
- admin@mudconnect.com if you know where this client can be
- found.
-
- SayWat
- Runs on BSD. Latest version is 0.30beta. Designed primarily for
- TinyMUD-style muds. Features include regexp hilites, regexp
- gags, macros, triggers, logging, cyberportals, rudimentary
- xterm support, command line history, multiple connects, and
- file uploading. Please send mail to admin@mudconnect.com if you
- know where this client can be found.
-
- PMF
- Runs on BSD. Latest version is 1.13.1. Usable for both LPMUDs
- and TinyMUD-style muds. Features include line editing,
- auto-login, macros, triggers, gags, logging, file uploads, an
- X-window interface, and ability to do Sparc sounds.
-
- ftp.lysator.liu.se:/pub/lpmud/clients
-
- TinTin
- Runs on BSD. Latest version is 2.0. Designed primarily for
- Dikus. Features include macros, triggers, tick-counter
- features, and multiple connects. Please send mail to
- admin@mudconnect.com if you know where this client can be
- found.
-
- TinTin++
- Runs on BSD or SysV. Latest version is 1.5pl6. Derived and
- improved from TinTin. Additional features include variables,
- faster triggers, and a split screen mode.
-
- ftp.princeton.edu:/pub/tintin++/dist
-
- TUsh
- Runs on BSD or SysV. Latest version is 1.74. Features include
- hiliting, triggers, aliasing, history buffer, and screen mode.
- Please send mail to admin@mudconnect.com if you know where this
- client can be found.
-
- LPmudr
- Runs on BSD or SysV. Latest version is 2.7. Designed primarily
- for LPMUDs. Features include line editing, command history,
- auto-login and logging. Please send mail to
- admin@mudconnect.com if you know where this client can be
- found.
-
- Muddle
- Runs on BSD, SysV, NeXT Mach, Irix, Win95, and WinNT. Latest
- version is 2.0. Written for use with the Mordor server.
- Features include multiple logins, triggers, and some
- programming capabilities.
-
- parker.bio.uci.edu:/pub/mordor
- http://moria.bio.uci.edu
-
- SMM
- Runs on Unix, Windows 95 and Macintosh using Tcl/tk. Very
- similar to TinTin, but with added mapping functionality.
-
- http://www.Physik.Uni-Dortmund.DE/~issevers/SMM/welcome.html
-
- Emacs Clients
-
- MUD.el
- Runs on GNU Emacs. Usable for TinyMUD-style muds, LPMUDs, and
- MOOs. Features include auto-login, macros, logging,
- cyberportals, screen mode, and it is programmable.
-
- parcftp.xerox.com:/pub/MOO/clients
-
- TinyTalk.el
- Runs on GNU Emacs. Latest version is 0.5. Designed primarily
- for TinyMUD-style muds. Features include auto-login, macros,
- logging, screen mode, and it is programmable.
-
- ftp.tcp.com(128.95.10.106):/pub/mud/Clients
-
- LPmud.el
- Runs on GNU Emacs. Designed primarily for LPMUDs. Features
- include macros, triggers, file uploading, logging, screen mode,
- and it is programmable.
-
- ftp.lysator.liu.se:/pub/lpmud/clients
-
- CLPmud.el
- Runs on GNU Emacs. Designed primarily for LPMUDs. Similar to
- LPmud.el, but with the added capability for remote file
- retrieval, editing in emacs, and saving, for LPMud wizards.
-
- ftp.docs.uu.se:/pub/lpmud
-
- MyMud.el
- Runs on GNU Emacs. Latest version is 1.31. Designed primarily
- for LPMUDs and Dikus. Features include screen mode, auto-login,
- macros, triggers, autonavigator, and it is programmable.
-
- ftp.tcp.com:/pub/mud/Clients
-
- VMS Clients
-
- tfVMS
- VMS version of TinyFugue (see above). Uses Wollongong
- networking. Latest version is 1.0b3. Contact mes@arizona.edu
- for more information. Please mail admin@mudconnect.co if you
- know where this client can be found.
-
- TINT
- Runs on VMS with MultiNet networking. Latest version is 2.2.
- Designed primarily for TinyMUD-style muds. Features include
- hiliting (whispers, pages, users), gags, file uploading, simple
- macros, screen mode. See also TINTw. Please mail
- admin@mudconnect.co if you know where this client can be found.
-
- TINTw
- Runs on VMS with Wollongong networking. See TINT.
-
- ftp.tcp.com:/pub/mud/Clients
-
- DINK
- Runs on VMS with either Wollongong or MultiNet networking.
- Similar to TINT. No longer supported by the author.
-
- ftp.tcp.com:/pub/mud/Clients
-
- FooTalk
- Runs on VMS with MultiNet networking and BSD Unix. Primarily
- designed for TinyMUD-style muds. Features include screen mode,
- and it is programmable. See RispTalk below. Please mail
- admin@mudconnect.co if you know where this client can be found.
-
- PC Winsock Clients
-
- VWMud
- Runs on Windows 3.x using Winsock as well as 95/98/NT. Latest
- version is 2.0C. Features include ANSI color, macros, triggers,
- and more. Contact point at vaughan@hex.net .
-
- http://vaughan.url4life.com/
- http://www.next.net/~vaughan/
-
- WinWorld
- Runs on MS Windows using Winsock. Latest version is 0.4d.
- Features include auto-login, multiple connects, command
- history, logging, and more.
-
- ftp.mgl.ca:/pub/winworld
- papa.indstate.edu:/winsock-l/mud
-
- MUTT
- Runs on MS Windows using Winsock. Latest version is 01i. Name
- stands for Multi-User Trivial Terminal. Features include
- scripting, multiple connects, triggers, macros, logging, etc.
- ftp.graphcomp.com:/msw/mutt
- papa.indstate.edu:/winsock-l/mud
-
- MudWin
- Runs on MS Windows using Winsock. Latest version is 1.06.
- Features include command history, simple macros, and logging.
-
- ftp.microserve.com:/pub/msdos/winsock
- papa.indstate.edu:/winsock-l/mud
-
- MUDSock
- Runs on MS Windows using Winsock. Works mainly with TinyMUCK,
- but should work with other MUDs. Still in beta.
-
- wings.network.com:/pub/mosaic/
- http://www.umn.edu/nlhome/m279/fayxx001
-
- Pueblo
- Runs on MS Windows95 and Windows/NT using Winsock. Latest
- version is 1.0. Features full support for interactive hypertext
- (IHTML), ANSI, 3D graphics (VRML), 2D graphics (GIF and JPEG),
- audio (MIDI and WAV). Brings up a complete hierarchy of active
- MUDs. Features include logging, command history, line editing,
- auto-login, and simple macros.
-
- http://www.chaco.com/pueblo/
-
- zMUD
- Runs on MS Windows95 using Winsock. Latest version is 6.15.
- Based on ideas from TinTin++. Features include macros,
- triggers, multiple-connects, logging, command history, and
- more.
-
- http://www.zuggsoft.com/
-
- AvPlay
- Runs on MS Windows using Winsock. Latest version is 4.21.
- Designed for the MUD Avalon, but should be able to run on most
- muds. Features macros, triggers, logging, command history,
- colors, etc.
-
- ftp.avalon.co.uk:/AvPlay_Windows/
-
- GMUD
- aka Generic MUD client. Runs on MS Windows 3.1 with Win32s, or
- on Windows NT or Windows 95, with Winsock. Latest version is
- 1.9b. Features triggers, macros, logging, multiple connects,
- and more.
-
- papa.indstate.edu:/winsock-l/mud
-
- VTW
- Based on VT 2.15 for Unix. Runs on MS Windows with Win32s,
- Windows NT or Windows 95 with Winsock. Latest version is 1.1
- beta.
-
- http://ezlink.com/~tekhedd
-
- MUSHClient
- Runs on Win95 or WinNT, or Win3.x with Win32s, with Winsock.
- Latest version is 2.11, for Win95/WinNT, and 1.04 for Win3.1.
- Designed for TinyMUSHes, but will work on all types of muds.
- Features include an MDI interface, multiple connects,
- auto-login, triggers, macros, hilites, command history and
- editing, logging, and much more.
-
- ftp.darklock.com:/pub/mushclient
- pennmush.tinymush.org:/pub/DuneMUSH/Win32Binaries
- http://www.gammon.com.au/mushclient/mushclient.html
-
- Phoca
- Runs on Windows 3.1 and above with Winsock. Latest version is
- 1.0. Fairly feature-free, unless you buy the commercial
- version.
-
- ftp.phocat.com:/pub/phoca
- ftp.cts.com:/pub/farallon
- http://www.phocat.com/phoca/phoca.html
-
- SimpleMU
- Runs on Windows 3.1 and above with Winsock. Latest version is
- 1.53b. Designed for TinyMUSHes. Features include ANSI color,
- multiple connects, auto-login, triggers, macros, hilites,
- command history and editing, logging, quoting off-line @mail
- and more.
-
- http://simplemu.onlineroleplay.com
-
- WinTin
- Port of TinTin-III to MS Windows 3.1x. Works only with some
- Winsock TCP/IP stacks (specifically, it DOES work with
- Microsoft's tcp-ip32, but does not work with Trumpet).
-
- http://www.nwlink.com/~johnmil/projects.html#tintin
-
- NTTinTin
- Port of TinTin-III to Windows NT with Winsock.
-
- http://www.nwlink.com/~johnmil/projects.html#tintin
-
- Tinkeri View
- Runs on Windows 95 or Windows NT with Winsock. Latest version
- is 1.10.042B. Features include multiple connects, ANSI color,
- auto-login, triggers, logging, and more.
-
- http://www.tinkeri.com/tvw/index.html
-
- Rumbles
- Runs on Win95 or Win3.x, with Winsock. Latest version is 2.0.
- Designed for TinyMUSHes, but will work on all types of muds.
- Features include multiple connects, hilites, auto-login,
- command history, logging, and more.
-
- http://www.brunswickmicro.nb.ca/~eligio/rumbles.html
-
- tkMOO-light
- Uses Sun's Tcl/Tk system so it can run on all UNIX platforms as
- well as Windows 95, NT and Macintosh. Designed primarily for
- MOO-style muds. Features include local editing, command
- history, auto-login, powerful macros, triggers and gags,
- logging and it can be extended by scripts written in the Tcl
- programming lanugage. Latest version is 0.3.06.
-
- http://www.awns.com/tkMOO-light/
-
- Portal
- A windows-based client offering command aliasing, comand
- macros, event triggers, graphical status bars, hyperlink
- support, user-customizable toolbars and more.
-
- http://www.gameaxle.com/
-
- MUD Mage
- includes the following features: fast ANSI support, fully
- configurable, ANSI palette modification, uses 32-bit
- processing, internal MUD note editor, internal keyword
- database, global toggles, numeric keypad movement/commands,
- configuration import/export, multimedia interaction, easy
- uninterrupted scrollback, hotkeys (instant, insertion, etc),
- triggers (action, color, timer, etc), aliases/variables,
- automap (save text and graphics), commandline control, command
- tracking, logging, optional letter wrapping, no nasty shareware
- tricks, registered user support, and free updates to registered
- users.
-
- http://www.angelfire.com/sd/mudmage/index.html
-
- Macintosh Clients
-
- MUDDweller
- Runs on any Macintosh. Latest version is 1.2. Connects to a MUD
- through either the communications toolbox or by MacTCP. Usable
- for both LPMUDs and TinyMUD-style muds. Current features
- include multiple connections, a command history and a built-in
- MTP client for LPMUDs.
-
- rudolf.ethz.ch:/pub/mud
- mac.archive.umich.edu:/mac/util/comm
- ftp.tcp.com:/pub/mud/Clients
-
- Mudling
- Runs on any Macintosh. Latest version is 0.9b26. Features
- include multiple connections, triggers, macros, command line
- history, separate input and output windows, and a rudimentary
- mapping system.
-
- imv.aau.dk:/pub/Mudling
-
- MacMOOSE
- Runs on Macintoshes using MacTCP. Latest version is 2.0a3.
- Designed to make it easier to program MOOs and MOOSEs.
-
- ftp.media.mit.edu:pub/asb/MacMOOSE/
- http://asb.www.media.mit.edu/people/asb/MacMOOSE/.
-
- Rapscallion
- Runs on Macintoshes and MacOS compatibles, using System 7.1 or
- above and with Open Transport or MacTCP. Latest version is
- 2.0b7. Features include logging, command line history,
- triggers, macros, mapping, and more.
-
- http://homepages.tcp.co.uk/~ajlewis/Rapscallion/index.html
-
- Savitar
- Runs on Macintoshes with System 7.1 or above and with MacTCP or
- Open Transport. Latest version is 1.0b5. Features include
- autologin, triggers, macros, logging, and HTML support.
-
- http://www.heynow.com/Savitar/
-
- Misc Clients
-
- REXXTALK
- Runs on IBM VM. Latest version is 2.1. Designed primarily for
- TinyMUD-style muds. Features include screen mode, logging,
- macros, triggers, hilites, gags, and auto-login. Allows some
- IBM VM programs to be run while connected to a foreign host,
- such as TELL and MAIL. Please mail admin@mudconnect.com if you
- know where this client can be found.
-
- RXLPTalk
- Runs on IBM VM, and anything that uses REXX. Partially
- derivative of REXXTALK. Latest version is 6.0. Designed for use
- with LPMuds. Features include hilites, gags, logging, macros,
- and multiple connects.
-
- eenuix.ee.usm.maine.edu:/pub/virtreality/mainframe
-
- MUDCaller
- Runs under MSDOS. Latest version is 2..50. Requires an Ethernet
- card, and uses the Crynwr Packet drivers. Does NOT work with a
- modem. (If you telnet in MSDOS, you can probably use this.)
- Features include multiple connections, triggers, command-line
- history, scrollback, logging, macros, and separate input and
- output windows.
-
- ftp.tcp.com:/pub/mud/Clients
- oak.oakland.edu:/pub/msdos/pktdrvr
-
- BSXMUD Clients
- These clients run on various platforms, and allow the user to
- be able to see the graphics produced by BSXMUDs. BSXMUDs are
- generally LPMUDs (but not necessarily) who have been hacked to
- enable the sending of polygon graphics coordinates to
- BSXclients, thus letting you play a graphic MUD instead of just
- a text-based one.
-
- For Amiga: modem or TCP/IP - AmigaBSXClient2_2.lha
- For PC: requires a modem - msclient.lzh AND x00v124.zip
- For X11: sources, version 3.2 - bsxclient3_8c.tar.Z
- For Sun4: binary - client.sparc.tar.Z
-
- Also available are programs to custom-draw your own graphics
- for a BSXMUD: - muddraw.tar.gz, bsxdraw.zoo
-
- ftp.lysator.liu.se:pub/lpmud/bsx
- _________________________________________________________________
-
- Glossary of Client Terms
-
- Auto-login
- Automatically logs into the game for you.
-
- Hiliting
- Allows boldface or other emphasis to be applied to some text.
- Often allowed on particular types of output (e.g. whispers), or
- particular players. "Regexp" means that UNIX-style regular
- expressions can be used to select text to hilite.
-
- Gag
- Allows some text to be suppressed. The choice of what to
- suppress is often similar to hiliting (players or regular
- expressions).
-
- Macros
- Allows new commands to be defined. How complex a macro can be
- varies greatly between clients; check the documentation for
- details.
-
- Logging
- Allows output from the MUD to be recorded in a file.
-
- Cyberportals
- Supports special MUD features which can automatically reconnect
- you to another MUD server.
-
- Screen Mode
- Supports some sort of screen mode (beyond just scrolling your
- output off the top of the screen) on some terminals. The exact
- support varies.
-
- Triggers
- Supports events which happen when certain actions on the MUD
- occur (e.g. waving when a player enters the room). (This can
- nearly always be trivially done on programmable clients, even
- if it isn't built in.)
-
- Programmable
- Supports some sort of client-local programming. Read the
- documentation.
-
- Some of these clients are more featured than others, and some require
- a fair degree of computer literacy. TinyTalk and TinyFugue are among
- the easiest to learn for unix systems; Tcltt and VT are more
- professional. Caveat Emptor. Since many MUDders write their own
- clients, this list can never be complete. As above, ask around.
- _________________________________________________________________
-
- Server Information
-
- 2.6. What is a server?
-
- A server is a program which accepts connections, receives data, mulls
- it over, and sends out some output. In the MUD world, the server keeps
- track of the database, the current players, the rules, and sometimes
- the time (or the heartbeat). Servers are usually very large C programs
- which maintain a small-to-enormous database of the objects, rooms,
- players and miscellany of the MUD.
-
- 2.7. Where do I get servers?
-
- Below (see question 2.10)there is a list of different types of
- servers, complete with ftp sites on which they can be found. Be aware
- that this list is far from complete, as new servers pop up constantly,
- and the existing ones are still being developed.
-
- 2.8. What operating systems to servers run on?
-
- Most servers require some form of UNIX, be it BSD or SysV. A few
- servers are being ported to VMS nowadays, and there are a few which
- have versions for MS-DOS and Amigas.
-
- 2.9. Is there anything wrong with running a server?
-
- Because of their size and their constant computational activities,
- servers can be extremely CPU-intensive and can even be crippling to
- any other work done on that computer. Even if they're not
- CPU-intensive, most MUDs can take up a fair amount of disk space -
- anywhere from 10 to 90 megs, which could impact the other users on the
- machine. Do not ever run a MUD server on a machine illicitly or
- without express permission from the person responsible for the
- machine. Many universities and companies have strict policies about
- that sort of behavior which you don't want to cross.
-
- Of course, people who don't know any better start up illicit MUDs all
- the time. Apart from the possibility of losing all your work and
- energy to one press of a sysadmin's finger, there's no harm done to
- the player. But we must stress: running a MUD where you shouldn't can
- get you into a whole new world of hurt. Don't take the chance, it's
- not worth it.
-
- 2.10. What different servers are available?
-
- There are probably as many MUD server types as there are MUDs. Since
- everyone has their own opinions as to what MUDs should be like, and
- since the server source can be edited, most MUDs have site-specific
- fixtures in them. However, there are a few main protoMUDs (also called
- 'vanilla versions' because they haven't been 'flavored' yet). Note
- that this list is not complete, and that it may contain errors in fact
- or judgement, but is deemed pretty much right as of this writing.
- Corrections/additions to admin@mudconnect.com are welcomed.
-
- There are essentially three groups of muds:
- * Combat-oriented MUDs (LP/Diku/etc, originally)
- * Social-oriented MUDs (TinyMUD & its descendants, etc)
- * Miscellaneous (mixture of the above, or hard to classify)
-
- The majority of the muds in the miscellaneous category are not
- combat-oriented muds at all, and indeed many take after TinyMUD in
- most things. However, as these muds are not a direct derivative of the
- original TinyMUD code, I've stuck them in their own category. The
- authors listed for each server are very probably not the people
- currently working on that code. To find out who's currently in charge
- of the code, either ftp the latest version and look for a README file,
- or ask around.
-
- A note on the term combat-oriented: this generally means that combat
- is an inherent part of the culture of the mud. A flight-simulator
- could be called a combat-oriented game, just as truely as your typical
- shoot-em-up game could be. A social-oriented mud has a different
- focus, one dependent either on roleplaying social interactions (which
- MAY include combat!), or on not roleplaying at all, but merely talking
- with friends or other such benign things. It should be emphasized that
- simply because a given server is listed in the combat-oriented area,
- it does not necessarily follow that it must be a combat-oriented MUD.
- Most servers are fairly flexible, and can be used for social and
- combat uses alike, as well as for business and education. These
- categories are getting rather dated, and may be changed at some point
- in the future for ones that make more sense.
-
- Detailed listings of the following servers are below. Note that the
- servers are organized roughly by type, and not by operating system.
- Most are designed for Unix, but several have been ported to other
- platforms, and will be noted as such in that server's entry.
- Directions for how to ftp and unarchive servers can be found at the
- end of this FAQ.
-
- Combat-Oriented MUDs
- AberMUD, LPMUD, DGD, DikuMUD, YAMA, UriMUD, Ogham, CircleMUD,
- AmigaMUD, Realms, Ursha Null 7
-
- Social-Oriented MUDs
- TinyMUD, TinyMUCK v1.*, TinyMUSH, PennMUSH, AlloyMUSH, TinyMUCK
- v2.*, TinyMUSE, TinyMAGE, MUG, TeenyMUD, TinyMUX
-
- Misc MUDs
- MUD, UberMUD, MOO, LambdaMOO, SMUG, UnterMUD, Mordor, COOLMUD,
- Cold Server
- _________________________________________________________________
-
- Combat-Oriented MUDs
-
- AberMUD
- One of the first adventure-based MUDs. Players cannot build. In
- later versions, a class system was added, and wizards can build
- onto the database. It's named after the university at which it
- was written, Aberystwyth. Latest version is 5.21.5. Supports
- all the usual in combat game design, including BSX graphics and
- MudWHO. Not too big, and it will run under BSD and SYSV. Amiga
- TCP/IP support now included.
- Author, contact address, and mailing list address is
- alan@lxorguk.ukuu.org.uk
-
- ftp.linux.org.uk/pub/linux/alan/OLD-shadow.cabi.net/AberMUD5/SO
- URCE/
-
- LPMUD
- The most popular combat-oriented MUD. Players cannot build. Be
- warned, though: LPMUD servers version 3.* themselves are very
- generic - all of the universe rules and so forth are written in
- a separate module, called the mudlib. Most LPMUDs running are
- written to be some sort of combat system, which is why I've
- classified them here, but they don't have to be! Wizards can
- build onto the database, by means of an object-oriented C-like
- internal language called LP-C. It's named after its primary
- author, Lars Pensj|. Latest version is 3.2.1, aka Amylaar.
- Fairly stable, and size varies from medium to large. Driver
- (server) versions seem to have split into several main
- variants, not counting possible mudlibs (databases) available.
- Amylaar, CD, and MudOS are the current favorites. For further
- information, email to amylaar@cs.tu-berlin.de.
- There is a port of 3.1.2 for Amigas, called amud, now included
- in LPMUD v3.2. For further information email to
- mateese@ibr.cs.tu-bs.de.
- See the rec.games.mud.lp FAQ for more info.
-
- ftp.lysator.liu.se:/pub/lpmud
- ftp.nightfall.org
- ftp.cd.chalmers.se:/pub/lpmud/cdlib
- ftp.tu-bs.de:/pub/games/lpmud
- ftp.ccs.neu.edu:/pub/mud/drivers/mudos
-
- There is a port of 3.1.2 for MSDOS, that requires at least a
- '386 to run. It accepts connections from serial ports.
-
- ftp.ccs.neu.edu:/pub/mud/drivers/lpmud/msdos
-
- DGD
- Written by Felix Croes. A reimplementation from scratch of the
- LPMUD server. It is disk-based, and thus uses less memory. It's
- also smaller and lacks many of the features of the other LPMUD
- servers, though it is capable of simulating most of those
- features in LPC. Many DGDs are simulating an LP, but there are
- several MUDs that now use DGD to simulate a MOO variant. The
- name stands for Dworkin's Generic Driver. Very stable. Runs on
- most variants of Unix, and has been ported to the Atari ST,
- Commodore Amiga, Macintosh, Windows NT, Windows 95, OS/2 and
- BeOS.
-
- ftp.imaginary.com:/pub/LPC/servers/DGD/
- ftp.lysator.liu.se:/pub/lpmud/drivers/dgd
-
- DikuMUD
- Newer than LPMud, and gaining in popularity. Almost identical
- from the players' point of view. Uses a guild system instead of
- a straight class system. Wizards can add on to the database,
- but there is no programming language, as in LP. It's named
- after the university at which it was written, Datalogisk
- Institut Koebenhavns Universitet (Dept. of Datalogy, University
- of Copenhagen).
-
- coyote.cs.wmich.edu:/pub/Games/DikuMUD
- ftp.envy.com:/pub/mud/servers
- ftp.game.org:/pub/mud/diku
-
- Some Diku mud variants (Merc 2.2 and Envy 2.0) have been ported
- to Windows 95 and Windows NT.
-
- NO KNOWN SITE
-
- YAMA
- PC mud writing system, using waterloo wattcp. Runs on a 640K
- PC/XT or better. Runs best with about a 1Mb ram disk, but is
- fine without. A separate windows version (yamaw) runs under
- windows and allows you to run a mud on a 286 or higher without
- taking over the machine.
-
- sunacm.swan.ac.uk:/pub/misc/YAMA
-
- UriMUD
- Developed from an LPMud2.4.5, the code structure is very
- similar. Features include better speed, flexibility, stronger
- LPC, and the ability to handle multiple mudlibs under one
- parser. Latest version is 2.5.
-
- urimud.isp.net:/urimud/src
-
- Ogham
- From the players' point of view, similar to LPMUD. No
- programming language or database, as server and mudlib compile
- together to form a single binary executable. Latest version is
- 2.5.0.
-
- ftp.ccs.neu.edu:/pub/mud/servers/ogham
-
- CircleMUD
- Derivative of DikuMUD Gamma v0.0. Developed by Jeremy Elson
- (jelson@cs.jhu.edu). Less buggy and tighter code all in all.
- Can be compiled under Win95/NT with Microsoft Visual C++, or
- with gcc on most Unix machines. Latest version is 3.0p12.
-
- ftp.circlemud.org:/CircleMUD/
- ftp2.circlemud.org:/CircleMUD/
- ftp.cs.jhu.edu:/pub/CircleMUD
-
- AmigaMUD
- Written by scratch for Commodore Amiga computers. Includes
- custom client which supports graphics and sound. Disk based,
- fast programming language, standard scenario including built-in
- mail and bboards. Obtained from the Aminet ftp sites.
-
- ftp.wustl.edu:/pub/aminet/game/role/AMClnt.lha, AMSrv.lha
-
- Realms
- Written by Andy Baillie for Amiga systems. Primarily combat
- based with races and classes. There are some social commands
- but not that many. The database may be modified both online and
- offline. It is disk based and uses caching to allow it to run
- on less powerful machines.
-
- http://www.babylon5.demon.co.uk/realms.html
- _________________________________________________________________
-
- TinyMUD-style MUDs
-
- TinyMUD
- The first, and archetypical, socially-oriented MUD. It was
- inspired by and looks like the old VMS game Monster, by Rich
- Skrenta. Players can explore and build, with the basic @dig,
- @create, @open, @link, @unlink, @lock commands. Players cannot
- teleport, and couldn't use @chown or set things DARK until
- later versions. Recycling didn't exist till the later versions,
- either. It's called 'Tiny' because it is - compared to the
- combat-oriented MUDs. Original code written by Jim Aspnes. Last
- known version is 1.5.5. Not terribly big, and quite stable.
-
- primerd.prime.com:/pub/games/mud/tinymud
-
- There is a PC port of TinyMUD, along with some extra code. It
- accepts connections from serial ports.
-
- ftp.tcp.com:/pub/mud/TinyMUD
-
- There is a modified version of TinyMUD called PRISM, that works
- for PCs, Atari STs, and most Unixes. It also comes with a
- internal BSX client for MSDOS.
-
- lister.cc.ic.ac.uk:/pub/prism
-
- TinyMUCK v1.*
- The first derivative from TinyMUD. Identical to TinyMUD, except
- that it added the concept of moveable exits, called @actions.
- Also introduced the JUMP_OK flag, which allows players to use
- @teleport, and @recycle, which TinyMUD later added. Its name,
- MUCK, is derived from MUD, and means nothing in particular.
- Original code written by Stephen White. Latest stable verion is
- 1.2.c&r, which brought TinyMUCKv1 up to date with later TinyMUD
- things. Not terribly big. Please mail admin@mudconnect.com if
- you know the ftp location for this server.
-
- TinyMUSH
- The second derivative from TinyMUD. Also identical to TinyMUD,
- with the addition of a very primitive script-like language.
- Introduced JUMP_OK like TinyMUCK, and has recycling, except it
- is called @destroy. Also introduced the concept of PUPPETs, and
- other objects that can listen. In later versions the script
- language was extended greatly, adding math functions and many
- database functions. In the latest major version, 2.x, it's gone
- to a disk-basing system as well. Its name, MUSH, stands for
- Multi-User Shared Hallucination. Original code written by Larry
- Foard. The latest non- disk-based version is PennMUSH (see
- below) 1.7.2, which is quite similar to 2.* from the user's
- point of view. Both the disk-based version and the
- non-disk-based version are being developed at the same time.
- TinyMUSH is more efficient in some ways than TinyMUD, but winds
- up being larger because of programmed objects. Version 2.* in
- general uses less memory but a great deal more disk space.
- TinyMUSH 2.* and PennMUSH 1.7* both run under BSD and SysV.
- Most recent version of TinyMUSH is 2.2.4p4.
-
- The yet-to-be-finished TinyMUSH 3.0 will be a combination of
- the latest versions of TinyMUSH and TinyMUX. See
- http://www.godlike.com/tinymush-3.0/ for more information.
-
- ftp.tinymush.org:/pub/mud/tinymush
- ftp.cis.upenn.edu:/pub/lwl
- primerd.prime.com:/pub/games/mud/tinymush
- ftp.tcp.com:/pub/mud/TinyMUSH
-
- There's also a port of 2.0.8p10 to Macintosh, currently at
- version 0.7.0d6.
- TinyMUSH/Mac is written by Joshua Juran, and resides at
- http://www.metamage.com/mush/
-
- PennMUSH
- See TinyMUSH above. PennMUSH is a non-disk-based version of
- TinyMUSH, and is quite similar from the user's point of view.
- The latest version is 1.7.2, and will run under Unix, Win32 and
- Macintosh.
-
- Website: http://www.pennmush.org
-
- ftp.pennmush.org/pub/PennMUSH/Source
-
- There is a port for Win32. Both executables and source are
- available for download.
-
- ftp.pennmush.org/pub/PennMUSH/Win32Binaries/
-
- There is a stable port for Macintosh at http://mac.pennmush.org
-
- AlloyMUSH
- AlloyMUSH is based on an early beta of TinyMUSH 2.2. It has
- added ANSI color, zones, powers, building functions, debug
- output redirection, and more. Latest version is 1.1p1.
-
- http://www.cris.com/~jmcgrew/mush
- ftp.tinymush.org:/pub/mud/tinymush/src/alloy
-
- TinyMUCK v2.*
- TinyMUCKv1.* with a programming language added. The language,
- MUF (multiple user forth), is only accessible to people with
- the MUCKER flag. Changed the rules of the JUMP_OK flag
- somewhat, to where it's nice and confusing now. MUF is very
- powerful, and can do just about anything a wizard can. Original
- version 2.* code written by Lachesis. Latest version is 2.3b,
- with several varieties (FBMUCK and DaemonMUCK 0.14 the most
- common). The name doesn't mean anything. Can be quite large,
- especially with many programs. Mostly stable.
-
- ftp.tcp.com:/pub/mud/TinyMUCK
-
- TinyMUSE
- A derivative of TinyMUSH. Many more script-language extensions
- and flags. Reintroduced a class system, a-la combat-oriented
- MUDs. The name stands for Multi-User Simulation Environment.
- Latest official version is 1.8a4. Fairly stable.
-
- mcmuse.mc.maricopa.edu:/muse/server
-
- TinyMAGE
- The bastard son of TinyMUSH and TinyMUCK. It combines some of
- MUSH's concepts (such as puppets, @adesc/@asucc, several
- programming functions, and a few flags) with TinyMUCK2.x.
- Interesting idea, really busted code. The name doesn't mean
- anything. Latest version is 1.1.2.
-
- ftp.tcp.com:/pub/mud/TinyMAGE
-
- MUG
- Derivative of TinyMUD 1.4.1. It's name stands for Multi-User
- Game. Powerful but awkward programming language, which is an
- extension of the user language; primitive notion of Puppets;
- inheritance; sane variable/property matching; arrays and
- dictionaries in hardcode. Somewhat non-standard and buggy in a
- few places.
-
- Requires gcc.2.4.5 or greater (or other good C++ compiler) to
- compile. Available by e-mail from wizard@cs.man.ac.uk;
- development site is UglyMUG (wyrm.compsoc.man.ac.uk 6239).
-
- TeenyMUD
- Originally a TinyMUD clone, written from scratch, with its main
- feature being that it was disk based. Original code written by
- Andrew Molitor. Now closer to a TinyMUSH, with some TinyMUCK
- influences. Latest version is 2.0.4betap3. Fairly small, and
- mostly stable.
-
- ftp.teleport.com:/pub/vendors/downsj
- fido.econ.arizona.edu:/pub/teeny
- ftp.tinymus.org:/pub/mud/teenymud
-
- TinyMUX
- Originally a derivative of TinyMUSH 2.2 and mostly compatible
- with TinyMUSH 2.2, U1 and 3.0 as well as PennMUSH, it has
- continued to borrow and donate from the PennMUSH and TinyMUSH
- codebases. The latest version (2.0) is a thorough re-worked of
- the 1.6 version to be smaller, faster, and more stable. Win32
- and Unix builds of the server are maintained simultaneously.
-
- http://svdltd.com/TinyMUX/
- _________________________________________________________________
-
- Miscellaneous
-
- MUD
- The original, by Richard Bartle and Roy Trubshaw, was written
- back in 1978. An advanced version of MUD1 was, up until
- recently, running on CompuServe under the name of "British
- Legends". An internet-playable version will possibly be
- released soon.
-
- MUD2 runs on Wireplay in the UK as well as on mud2.com.
- Although an internet version is not yet available it should be
- within a couple of months of this update (12/02/99).
-
- UberMUD
- The first MUD where the universe rules are written totally in
- the internal programming language, U. The language is very
- C/pascal-like. The permissions system is tricky, and writing up
- every universe rule (commands and all) without having big
- security holes is a pain. But it's one of the most flexible
- muds in existance. Great for writing up neat toys. It's also
- disk-based. Original code written by Marcus J Ranum. Latest
- version is 1.13. Small in memory, but can eat up disk space.
- Quite stable.
-
- decuac.dec.com:/pub/mud
- ftp.white.toronto.edu:/pub/muds/uber
-
- MOO
- An Object-Oriented MUD. Unfortunately, the first few versions
- weren't fully object oriented. Later versions fixed that
- problem. There is a C-like internal programming language, and
- it can be a bit tricky. Original code written by Stephen White.
- Last version is 2.0a.
-
- NO KNOWN SITE
-
- LambdaMOO
- An offshoot of MOO. Added more functionality, many new
- features, and a great deal more stability, in a general rewrite
- of the code. This is the only version of MOO that is still
- being developed, originally by Pavel Curtis, and now by Erik
- Ostrom. Latest version is 1.8.1.
-
- http://sourceforge.net/projects/lambdamoo/
-
- The MOO homepage is at http://www.moo.mud.org/ and contains the
- MOO FAQ and LambdaMOO programmer's manual.
-
- SMUG
- Also known as TinyMUD v2.0. It has an internal programming
- language, and it does have some inheritance. Surprisingly
- similar to MOO in some ways. SMUG stands for Small Multi User
- Game. Original code written by Jim Aspnes.
-
- ftp.tcp.com:/pub/mud/Smug
-
- UnterMUD
- A network-oriented MUD. It's disk-based, with a variety of db
- layers to choose from. An UnterMUD can connect directly to
- other UnterMUDs, and players can carry stuff with them when
- they tour the Unterverse. This can be a bit baffling to a new
- user, admittedly, but those people already familiar with the
- old cyberportals and how they work (invented way back with the
- original TinyMUD) will adjust to the new real cyberportals
- easily. There is both a primitive scripting language and much
- of the U language from UberMUD built in, as well as a combat
- system that can be compiled in if wanted. The parsing can be a
- bit odd, especially if you're used to the TinyMUD-style parser.
- Unter is also the only MUD that can run under BSD Unix, SysVr4
- Unix, and VMS with MultiNet networking, with little to no
- hacking. Original code written by Marcus J Ranum.
- Latest version is 2.1. Small in memory, but can eat up a lot of
- disk space.
-
- decuac.dec.com:/pub/mud
- ftp.tcp.com:pub/mud/UnterMUD
-
- Mordor
- Most like a DikuMUD, with a built-in combat system, along with
- many choices for class and race, but not guild-based. Some
- "social-mud" features included as well. Also features online
- database editing as well as an offline db editor. Latest
- version is 4.61. Runs on BSD Unix, SysV Unix, NeXT Mach, IRIX,
- and WinNT & Win95. Written by Brett Vickers & Brooke Paul. Also
- comes with a custom client, Muddle.
-
- mordor.nazgul.com:/pub/mordor
- http://mordor.nazgul.com/
-
- COOLMUD
- A distributed, object-oriented, programmable MUD server.
- Written by Stephen White.
-
- http://www.csclub.uwaterloo.ca/u/sfwhite/coolftp/
-
- Ursha Null 7
- Ursha Null 7 is a Sci-Fi based graphical MUD/RPG. The server
- was designed by Russell T. Enderby and currently runs under
- DOS/Win9X/WinNT. The server supports both telnet and modem
- based connections. Support of RiP, ANSI, and ASCII connections.
-
- It offers some unique features such as cellular vision phones
- that are a necessity for all players to have up to 4-way
- conferencing, voice mail, and a hand full of other options
- while in the game. Terminals are scattered throughout the game
- to interface to the Planatary Interactive Network(PIN).
-
- But probably the most interesting feature is the sound effects
- and graphics throughout the game and during combat.
-
- http://www.ursha7.com/
-
- Cold Server
- A server based on concepts behind MOO and CoolMUD. The server
- is disk-based and fast, and uses a proprietory programming
- language called ColdC.
-
- Web site: http://www.cold.org/
- FTP site: ftp://ftp.cold.org/
-
- Note: just because we say something's available doesn't mean we
- have it. Please don't ask us; ask around for ftp sites that might
- have them, or try looking on ftp.tcp.com.
- _________________________________________________________________
-
- General Information
-
- 2.11. What do I do if my client/server won't compile?
-
- Your first best bet is to check out the documentation and see if
- someone is listed as 'supporting' (i.e. generally responsible for) the
- program. If they are, send them a short, well-written e-mail note
- explaining your hardware and software completely as well as a
- transcript of the error. Do not post to the internet unless all other
- realistic options have been considered and taken -- generally
- speaking, most readers will not be interested in your dilemma and may
- get upset that you're wasting their time. Since MUDs have probably
- been compiled on every single platform since the Cyber 3000, there's a
- good chance that asking around the subculture will get you the answers
- you crave. Do not mail me. I probably won't know.
-
- 2.12. Should I read the documentation of whatever client or server I
- select?
-
- Yes.
-
- 2.13. What is FTP, and how do I use it?
-
- FTP stands for File Transfer Protocol, and is a way of copying files
- between networked computers. The best way to learn about ftp is to get
- the FTP FAQ, by emailing mail-server@rtfm.mit.edu with
-
- send usenet/news.answers/ftp-list/faq
-
- in the body of the message.
-
- Not all ftps are alike, but here's a sample session on a unix system:
- % ftp muds.okstate.edu
- Connected to muds.okstate.edu.
- 220 muds.okstate.edu FTP server ready.
- Name (muds.okstate.edu:jds): ftp <-- use 'ftp' as your login
- 331 Guest login ok, send ident as password.
- Password: <-- use your email addr as pwd
- 230 Guest login ok, access restrictions apply.
- ftp> cd pub/jds/clients <-- how to change directories
- 250 CWD command successful.
- ftp> dir <-- ls also works
- 200 PORT command successful.
- 150 ASCII data connection for /bin/ls (139.78.112.6,4011) (0 bytes).
- total 2310
- -rw-r--r-- 1 4002 4002 34340 Feb 6 1992 amigaclient.lzh
- ...etc etc...
- -rw-r--r-- 1 4002 4002 43093 Dec 13 1991 tinytalk.117.shar.Z
- 226 ASCII Transfer complete.
- 2631 bytes received in 0.7 seconds (3.6 Kbytes/s)
- ftp> bin <-- VERY IMPORTANT! binary transfers
- 200 Type set to I.
- ftp> get tinytalk.117.shar.Z <-- get filename
- 200 PORT command successful.
- 150 ASCII data connection for tinytalk.117.shar.Z (139.78.112.6,4012) (43093
- bytes).
- 226 ASCII Transfer complete.
- local: tinytalk.117.shar.Z remote: tinytalk.117.shar.Z
- 43336 bytes received in 0.28 seconds (1.5e+02 Kbytes/s)
- ftp> bye <-- how to quit ftp
- 221 Goodbye.
- %
-
- Now that you've successfully ftped a file, you must unarchive it.
- There are many ways of archiving files; so many that they couldn't
- possibly all be listed here. In general, though, if a file ends in:
-
- .Z
- uncompress filename
-
- .z
- gunzip filename
-
- .gz
- gunzip filename
-
- .tar
- tar -xvf filename
-
- .shar
- sh filename
-
- .zip
- unzip filename
-
- Generally, once you've unarchived your client or server, you must
- still compile it. This varies widely depending on the system you're on
- and the particular client or server. Your best bet is to look for a
- README or INSTALLATION file or something equally obvious, and then if
- you're still unsure, ask someone locally to help you out.
-
- If you are connecting directly to the Internet from your PC running
- Windows, or a Macintosh, you have it much simpler. Just use a FTP
- client (WS_FTP or CuteFTP for Windows) to connect to whichever server
- and download whichever client you want. For PC systems, look in this
- FAQ for clients which say they use Winsock.
- _________________________________________________________________
-
- This posting has been generated as a public service, but is still
- copyrighted 1996-1999 by Jennifer Smith. Modifications made after
- August, 1999 are copyrighted 1999 by Andrew Cowan. If you have any
- suggestions, questions, additions, comments or criticisms
- concerning this posting, contact Andrew Cowan
- (admin@mudconnect.com). Other Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- postings contain information dealing with clients, servers, RWHO,
- and FTP sites. While these items aren't necessary, they are quite
- useful. I'd also like to thank cthonics (felixg@coop.com) for his
- help in writing these FAQs, ashne and Satoria for their help, and
- everyone else for helpful comments and suggestions. Thanks again to
- Alec Muffett (aem@aberystwyth.ac.uk) of alt.security.
-
- The most recent versions of these FAQs are archived at
- http://www.mudconnect.com/mudfaq/ and on rtfm.mit.edu in the
- news.answers archives.
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- Andrew Cowan / admin@mudconnect.com
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