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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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[–] Arkhive@piefed.blahaj.zone 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Multi User Middle Earth (MUME) was my go to as a teen. I periodically think about getting back into it.

[–] brynden_rivers_esq@lemmy.ca 2 points 20 hours ago

MUME

I'm jumping into this and it's very cool; thanks for the suggestion! I think the very-clear shared lore makes it so that it's not a huge amount of work to get into it (for me anyway), and that consistency means you're not going to have the weird issue that some of these seem to of clashing archetypes and themes (e.g. a telekinetic alien, a brooding goth gunslinger, and a magical rainbow pony walk into a bar).

That said, I do think the shared lore may restrict freedom a bit (I don't know how plausible it would be to work towards making the events of the third age impossible...like leading a peasant revolt in Gondor or something).