Discworld MUD
Ankh-Morpork rendered as a text world, with guilds, working shops and an obsessive attention to what Pratchett actually wrote.
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How to get the most from it
Discworld MUD sits in Text Adventures under Play, filed as rabbit hole.
- Open it when the evening is free. It has no natural stopping point.
- Use a laptop or desktop computer — we file it as desktop only.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- Expect to create an account before you get far.
- Go in expecting something nostalgic, cosy and brainy.
About this category: Interactive fiction, MUDs and choose-your-path stories. Some are forty years old and still better written than most things released this year.
Good for
- A long evening with nothing planned
- A trip back to the older internet
- Somewhere low-key to settle into
- Giving your brain a workout
- A quiet break at your desk
Discworld MUD: quick answers
Is Discworld MUD free?
Yes. Discworld MUD is free to use, though it asks you to sign up.
Do I need an account to use Discworld MUD?
Yes. Discworld MUD asks you to create an account before you get far.
Does Discworld MUD work on a phone?
Not well. We file Discworld MUD as desktop only, so open it on a laptop or desktop computer.
Is Discworld MUD safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Discworld MUD take?
We file it as "Rabbit hole": Clear your evening. We warned you.
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