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Trying to get into MUDs - any suggestions? (lemmy.ca)

submitted 1 week ago by brynden_rivers_esq@lemmy.ca to c/retrogaming@lemmy.world

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Hey folks,

just in the last few days I've really become very interested (probably one of those ADHD micro-obsessions) with trying to play a MUD or MUSH. I'm a long-time tabletop RPG GM, and I've been diving into retro games lately. It feels like it should be right up my alley!

That said, I haven't had a great experience with my first little foray. I've had some software issues accessing some of them, and others are simply dead. It sounds like Gemstone IV is super popular, but I don't want to jump into a neutered experience (and I certainly don't want to pay to play from the outset!).

I'm hoping to try a few more, but it would be great if anyone has: (a) specific ones that they think are still great, so that I can feel more sure that it's worth the trouble of getting set up on and used to a specific MUD. (b) advice about getting started!

Thanks for any input! =)

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[–] brynden_rivers_esq@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

That's great! What's Avatar like? Why did you like it?

definitely looks like its still active on mudstats.com!

[–] ptz@dubvee.org 2 points 1 week ago

My friend got me into it, and it was the first and only MUD I ever really got into. So kind of loved it by default. I tried out a few others but never really got very far beyond the first few levels in each.

Beyond that, it was intuitive as far as MUDs went, had a massive world and lore, and was well "modded".