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Trying to get into MUDs - any suggestions? (lemmy.ca)
submitted 1 day 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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[–] Sanctus@anarchist.nexus 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I second Gemstone, but batMUD is fun and so is Solace. There was this one also based on Runescape I played a while back but I dont remember the name.

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

Nice; thanks for the suggestions!

Solace doesn't even show up on mudstats.com (which is a tool I just found last night to see how active various muds are)!

Gemstone and batMUD both seem kind of like pay-to-play options; is that your impression? No shame on that, I wouldn't mind at all if I'd been playing for years and would know I liked it!

[–] Sanctus@anarchist.nexus 1 points 1 day ago

I dont remember paying for batMUD but gemstone for sure has a paid option. iirc you can play Solace here: https://solace.i-read-you.ru/ and they have their own trackers at https://solace.rs/