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    MUDs?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Koshinn, May 23, 2010.

  1. Koshinn

    Koshinn Notebook Deity

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    Anyone play them? Are there any really good, fun ones with large populations?
     
    Koshinn, May 23, 2010
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  2. moral hazard

    moral hazard Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    What is a mud, multiplayer something?
     
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    Multi-User Dungeon. Online text-based RPG's, really fun stuff...imagine D&D without all the paper.

    I'm not sure how it is anymore, but I used to play one called Valheru back in the day. I think it's still up.
     
    Mastershroom, May 23, 2010
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  4. dune10191

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    I used to play Dune Mud long ago (can you tell from my name?). It had quite a strong community and looks like it still does. All based on Frank Herberts Dune universe. Check it out!

    I'm thinking this type of game could be great online gaming on a mobile if it works.
     
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    haha, I started with MuDs way back in the day. I remember how excited I was to see some with COLORED text! So if looking at text upon text is exciting for you...
     
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  6. Instant Karma

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    I used to dabble in a game called Vagabond's Quest, is that same kind of deal?

    If it is, then yea those games can be pretty fun.
     
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    Prydeless Stupid is

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    I used to play one called Clandestine. I stopped playing about 11 years ago, but I think it's still running. Large population then, not sure now.
     
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  8. Koshinn

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    Is the MUD based on all the novels, or just like the first three or so?
     
    Koshinn, May 23, 2010
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    I think all the novels totaling the whole "Dune Universe".
     
    dune10191, May 23, 2010
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