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MU* Resources

Resources for those interested in playing or creating multi-user (MU*) text games.

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  • Playing - Guides, communities, game directories, and MUD clients (desktop, browser, mobile).
  • Developing - Codebases, protocols, open source projects, area archives, and hosting.
  • Building & Marketing - Building craft, references, archives, and Andruid’s tips.
  • Accessibility - Tools and lessons from real games for making text games accessible.
  • FAQs - Common questions about MUDs, clients, hosting, and getting involved.

This is a companion reference to Writing Games, which explores the culture and craft of text-based games. The main site has interviews, essays, guides, and an Ask Andruid advice column.