The MUD Connector
The listing that has catalogued live text MUDs since 1994, and still tells you which of them have people logged in tonight.
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How to get the most from it
The MUD Connector sits in Text Adventures under Play, filed as coffee break.
- Set aside five to fifteen minutes and give it your proper attention.
- 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.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something nostalgic and useful.
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
- Filling a coffee break properly
- A trip back to the older internet
- Getting something practical done
- A quiet break at your desk
- Trying it with zero commitment
The MUD Connector: quick answers
Is The MUD Connector free?
Yes. The MUD Connector is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use The MUD Connector?
No. You can use The MUD Connector without signing up for anything.
Does The MUD Connector work on a phone?
Not well. We file The MUD Connector as desktop only, so open it on a laptop or desktop computer.
Is The MUD Connector safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does The MUD Connector take?
We file it as "Coffee break": Five to fifteen minutes of proper attention.
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Text MUD running continuously since 1997, with a player-run economy, real politics and a genuinely intimidating combat system.
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