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<TITLE>MUDs, MOOs, Chats And IRC: Games On The Internet</TITLE>
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<CENTER><H1>MUDs, MOOs, Chats And IRC</H1></CENTER>
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<CENTER><H3>Internet Conferencing Section</H3></CENTER>
<HR>
<CENTER><B>Chats</B></CENTER><BR>
<CENTER><A HREF="http://sunsite.unc.edu/dbarberi/chats.html">http://sunsite.unc.edu/dbarberi/chats.html</A></CENTER>
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Inernet guide to synchronous communications. Includes archives and
technical documentation on various chat formats.
<HR>
<CENTER><B>IRC FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)</B></CENTER><BR>
<CENTER><A HREF="http://www.kei.com/irc.html">http://www.kei.com/irc.html</A></CENTER>
<P>
Information on IRC and pointers to sites containing IRC client software.
<HR>
<CENTER><H3>IRC Server Software FTP Sites</H3></CENTER>
<HR>
<CENTER><A HREF="ftp://cs-ftp.bu.edu/irc/servers/">ftp://cs-ftp.bu.edu/irc/servers/</A></CENTER><BR>
<CENTER><A HREF="ftp://ftp.funet.fi">ftp://ftp.funet.fi</A></CENTER><BR>
<CENTER><A HREF="ftp://coombs.anu.edu.au">ftp://coombs.anu.edu.au</A></CENTER>
<HR>
<CENTER><H3>So... You Want To Set Up An IRC Server?</H3></CENTER>
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<CENTER><B>Chiron IRC Server Information</B></CENTER><BR>
<CENTER><A HREF="http://calypso.cs.uregina.ca">http://calypso.cs.uregina.ca</A></CENTER>
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Info on what's available on the Chiron IRC server.
<HR>
<CENTER><B>The Sociable Web</B></CENTER><BR>
<CENTER><A HREF="http://judith.www.media.mit.edu/SocialWeb/SocialWeb.htm">http://judith.www.media.mit.edu/SocialWeb/SocialWeb.html</A></CENTER>
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Unusual Web based chat service that has an easy to use graphical interface.
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<CENTER><B>The UnderNet</B></CENTER><BR>
<CENTER><A HREF="http://www2.undernet.org:8080/~cs93jtl/Undernet.html">http://www2.undernet.org:8080/~cs93jtl/Undernet.html</A></CENTER>
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A "mini-IRC" network that claims to be less busy and more organized than
standard IRC channels. An informal and eclectic group of folks are here!
<HR>
<CENTER><B>Web Chat</B></CENTER><BR>
<CENTER><A HREF="http://www.irsociety.com/webchat.html">http://www.irsociety.com/webchat.html</A></CENTER>
<P>
A cool "forms-based" chat service via the WWW.
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<CENTER><B>WWW Chat Server</B></CENTER><BR>
<CENTER><A HREF="http://www-bprc.mps.ohio-state.edu/Chat/">http://www-bprc.mps.ohio-state.edu/Chat/</A></CENTER>
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Another easy to use "forms-based" chat service on the Web.
<HR>
<CENTER><H3>A Brief List Of IRC Servers</H3></CENTER>
<HR>
<CENTER><B>Some popular and reliable IRC servers:</B></CENTER>
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<CENTER><A HREF="telnet://irc.eskimo.com 6667">telnet://irc.eskimo.com 6667</A></CENTER><BR>
<CENTER><A HREF="telnet://irc.virginia.edu 6667">telnet://irc.virginia.edu 6667</A></CENTER><BR>
<CENTER><A HREF="telnet://irc.mo.net 6667">telnet://irc.mo.net 6667</A></CENTER><BR>
<CENTER><A HREF="telnet://irc.funet.fi 6667">telnet://irc.funet.fi 6667</A></CENTER><BR>
<CENTER><A HREF="telnet://irc.primenet.com 6667">telnet://irc.primenet.com 6667</A></CENTER><BR>
<CENTER><A HREF="telnet://irc-2.mit.edu 6667">telnet://irc-2.mit.edu 6667</A></CENTER><BR>
<CENTER><A HREF="telnet://irc.univ-lyon1.fr 6667">telnet://irc.univ-lyon1.fr 6667</A></CENTER>
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For more information on IRC and addresses of IRC servers please see
the added sections of BIGSURF entitled "IRC - A brief Primer" and also
see the section "IRC Worldwide Server List."
<HR>
<CENTER><H3>MUDs And MOOs (Multi-User Domains And MUD Oriented Objects)</H3></CENTER>
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<P>
Kinda like IRC on steroids. MUDs are often used as front ends for on-line
games but can also serve as a meeting place on a network or the Internet
where people can collaberate on projects or use as a discussion "forum".
Many MUD environments require a Telnet session to log-in and access.
<P>
MOOs integrate MUDs with the Web and thus let users interact using
commonly found Web browsers such as Netscape, Mosaic and MacWeb.
<P>
Not for the faint of heart but interest usually leads to knowledge...
(or is that vice versa... ?)
<HR>
<CENTER><B>ChibaMOO</B></CENTER><BR>
<CENTER><A HREF="http://sensemedia.net/about">http://sensemedia.net/about</A></CENTER>
<P>
A multi-media "virtual community" combines HTML and MUD-oriented objects
<HR>
<CENTER><B>Collaberative Netwrked Communication: MUDs as Systems Tools</B></CENTER><BR>
<CENTER><A HREF="http://www.ccs.neu.edu/home/remy/documents/cncmast.html">http://www.ccs.neu.edu/home/remy/documents/cncmast.html</A></CENTER>
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A basic primer and darn near required reading on using MUDs as
collaberative meeting places. Highly recommended reading.
<HR>
<CENTER><B>GENESIS (MUD)</B></CENTER><BR>
<CENTER><A HREF="telnet://hamal2.cs.chalmers.se 3011">telnet://hamal2.cs.chalmers.se 3011</A></CENTER>
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An older and established MUD site this MUD still does it "the old fashion
way". This MUD relies on thought, mood and solid game game construction.
This is no "shoot-em-up" but a thinking man's MUD (thinking woman's?).
There is more imaginative play here than most other MUDs. A truly refined
MUD, Genesis reeks of dank chambers and dark castles waiting to be explored
<HR>
<CENTER><B>The CoVis Project</B></CENTER><BR>
<CENTER><A HREF="http://www.covis.nwu.edu/">http://www.covis.nwu.edu/</A></CENTER>
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Northwestern Univ. collaberative learning venture focusing on Science
and Science Education. For all K-12 educators. Easy instruction guide.
<HR>
<CENTER><B>Gopher from MOO</B></CENTER><BR>
<CENTER><A HREF="ftp://parcftp.xerox.com/pub/MOO/papers/MOOGopher.html">ftp://parcftp.xerox.com/pub/MOO/papers/MOOGopher.html</A></CENTER>
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A collaberative information retrieval system using gopher servers.
<HR>
<CENTER><B>MUD WWW Implementations</B></CENTER><BR>
<CENTER><A HREF="http://www.ccs.neu.edu/home/nop/mudwww.html">http://www.ccs.neu.edu/home/nop/mudwww.html</A></CENTER>
<P>
Links via Web to interesting experiments and places that have MUD/WWW
integration. A good starting point for those interested in MUDs.
<HR>
<CENTER><B>Multimedia MOOs</B></CENTER><BR>
<CENTER><A HREF="http://www.peg.apc.org/~firehorse/mmm/mmm.html">http://www.peg.apc.org/~firehorse/mmm/mmm.html</A></CENTER>
<P>
Project white paper concerning Lambda MOO, a programmable multimedia MOO.
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<CENTER><B>LambdaMOO</B></CENTER><BR>
<CENTER><A HREF="telnet://lambda.parc.xerox.com 8888">telnet://lambda.parc.xerox.com 8888</A></CENTER>
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Absolutely the best and most addictive MOO around. Tough to log into for
there are so many others trying to push through the door too! Try it!
<HR>
<CENTER><B>Choose Your Own Adventure Story (Internet Multimedia Research Foundation)</B></CENTER><BR>
<CENTER><A HREF="http://physics.purdue.edu/~sho/choose.html">http://physics.purdue.edu/~sho/choose.html</A></CENTER>
<P>
An adventure in progress and YOU get to "fill in the blanks" on web form
pages. Careful or you'll get lost easily. You have decisions to make as
well. Like whether your broken toe emits violent gamma radiation or folds
the space-time continuum. Wierd huh? Let me tell you that the IMRF's
mission statement is to..."use existing multimedia technology in new,
surprising and stupid ways." They truly succede in their mission here.
<HR>
<CENTER><B>Realms MUD</B></CENTER><BR>
<CENTER><A HREF="telnet://realms.dorsai.org 1501">telnet://realms.dorsai.org 1501</A></CENTER>
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For new users you should type "guest" at the first prompt and then
simply hit the Enter or Return key when the password prompt is up.
For full instructions type "help RULES1" and you will be presented with
a list of detailed instructions and commands. This is a fairly busy
site and no matter what time you sign on - there are others there too
who are also ready to play in the cyber-world of MUD games.
<HR>
<CENTER><B>BattleTech</B></CENTER><BR>
<CENTER><A HREF="telnet://btech.netaxs.com 3056">telnet://btech.netaxs.com 3056</A></CENTER>
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Game with others by controling a robot. Type "help" to get info after
telnet log-on. Use the battle simulator first before striking out to
conquer other online opponents and become a full fledged clan member.
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<CENTER><B>Waxweb</B></CENTER><BR>
<CENTER><A HREF="http://bug.village.virginia.edu/">http://bug.village.virginia.edu/</A></CENTER>
<P>
Users interact with an educational "movie". Incredibly inspired use of
the Web, multimedia and MOO all put together with seemless ease. If you
only visit one MOO site - then make this the one. Very well done!
<HR>
<CENTER><B>Virtual Meetmarket</B></CENTER><BR>
<CENTER><A HREF="http://wwa.com:1111">http://wwa.com:1111</A></CENTER><BR>
<CENTER><A HREF="http://sashimi.wwa.com:1111">http://sashimi.wwa.com:1111</A></CENTER>
<P>
Place your own personal ads or just "shop around" Plenty of available
GIFs for the open-minded to see. And you thought bars were the place to
meet interesting folks?
<HR>
<CENTER><B>IgorMUD</B></CENTER><BR>
<CENTER><A HREF="telnet://igor.mtek.chalmers.se 1701">telnet://igor.mtek.chalmers.se 1701</A> (Log in as: guest)</CENTER>
<P>
A bizarre trip through a MUD that has entropic characters all around.
After getting the beginning ground rules I suggest you wander up north
of the opening entry room and get a feel for the MUD before progressing
onward. This is truly a weird place and it sets the tone for some great
play. Watch out though! The computer originated denizens (and they are
really strange characters) are no match for the equally bizarre humans
that populate this trippy MUD area. It will take you a while to get the
hang of this place - but we all know that strange new worlds need to be
thoroughly explored before they're either appreciated, understood or
strongly despised. IgorMUD will grab you and when this MUD so desires
the crowd will either beckon to your call or give you a violent thrashing.
<HR>
<CENTER><B>Alternative X</B></CENTER><BR>
<CENTER><A HREF="gopher://marketplace.com">gopher://marketplace.com</A></CENTER>
<P>
Talk, rant and discuss with the likes of Mark Leyner, Allen Ginsberg or
Ken Kesey. Everything from elitist structures to govt. cabals abound. An
eclectic group of folks show up here and it is always intellectually
stimulating. Pour a cup o' java and let your hair down. A trip for all.
<HR>
<CENTER><B>Nethack</B></CENTER><BR>
<CENTER><A HREF="ftp://linc.cis.upenn.edu /pub/NH3.1/binaries">ftp://linc.cis.upenn.edu /pub/NH3.1/binaries</A></CENTER>
<P>
Fantastic Dungeon and Dragons game ala Internet. Even non-fans quickly
become addicted to this one. Don't say I didn't warn you...
<HR>
<CENTER><B>Live Nude Video-conferencing</B></CENTER><BR>
<CENTER><A HREF="http://www.cts.com/~talon">http://www.cts.com/~talon</A></CENTER>
<P>
The author has no personal experience with this site but it does sound
interesting and possibly interactive...
<HR>
<CENTER><B>Wired Magazine interactive chat threads</B></CENTER><BR>
<CENTER><A HREF="http://www.hotwired.com/Piazza/Threads">http://www.hotwired.com/Piazza/Threads</A></CENTER>
<P>
A forms based discussion thread that lets users "chat" to one another on
diverse subject matter.
<HR>
<CENTER><B>SneezyMUD</B></CENTER><BR>
<CENTER><A HREF="telnet://azora.med.jhu.edu 7900">telnet://azora.med.jhu.edu 7900</A></CENTER><BR>
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<CENTER><B>SneezyMUD Web Page</B></CENTER><BR>
<CENTER><A HREF="http://www.geol.ucsb.edu/~plb/sneezy">http://www.geol.ucsb.edu/~plb/sneezy</A></CENTER>
<P>
Log on using the username and password that you intend to use in future
sessions. You'll probably want to (or will have to) read the newbie guide
to fully understand how SneezyMUD works. It's a big world with lots of
cities to explore - if you need further info and help then see the MUD's
web page (also listed above). This is a MUD that is getting quite popular.
<HR>
<CENTER><B>Mortal Realms (MUD)</B></CENTER><BR>
<CENTER><A HREF="telnet://hydrogen.ee.utulsa.edu 4321">telnet://hydrogen.ee.utulsa.edu 4321</A></CENTER>
<P>
Logon using the username and password you intend on keeping for future
sessions. A rather blood-letting crows awaits you here as death hangs
heavy in the air. "Take no prisoners" seems to be the battle cry and
with the VT102 interface (has status bars and hiearchical menus) you'll
get a good idea of just where you stand in this MUD. This site also has
a "MUD school" where new users can learn and hone their skills before
entering the virtual MUD city. This MUD can become quite populated.
<HR>
<CENTER><B>Kidlink IRC</B></CENTER><BR>
<CENTER><A HREF="gopher://kidlink.ccit.duq.edu">gopher://kidlink.ccit.duq.edu</A></CENTER><BR>
<CENTER><A HREF="telnet://kidlink.hampshire.edu">telnet://kidlink.hampshire.edu</A></CENTER><BR>
<CENTER>Always log on as: KIDLINK</CENTER>
<P>
Kidlink IRC allows kids 10-15 years old all over the world to talk with
each other in real time. It's a friendly place that lets kids talk about
well... what kids like to talk about. Sports, school, friends, music and
whatever else is on their mind. If you don't have an IRC client (for Mac
there is Homer or Ircle) then you can Telnet in to the IRC conversation
for 15 minutes as long as you give your real name and email address. Kids
without their own email address can give their parent's email address. If
you want to talk here on a regular basis - you'll have to sign up - but it
is a FREE service and costs nothing! If you are a kid and want to talk
with your peers - this is the place to go. It's always on and always a
happening place to be. This IRC service is becoming quite popular.
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