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A MUCK is a multiplayer real-time virtual world, similar to an MMO, but text-based.  
A MUCK is a multiplayer real-time virtual world, similar to an MMO, but text-based.  


Players connect to the MUCK server, log in, and participate in ongoing interactive fiction as they travel among linked rooms and roleplay with others.  
Players connect to the MUCK server, log in as a character, and participate in ongoing interactive fiction as they travel among linked rooms and roleplay with others.  


Our MUCK is set in the universe of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Redwall Redwall], a series of children's books by author Brian Jacques. Because we are based on a children's book series, and welcome all ages, we require players' behavior to be consistent with juvenile literature. See [[Rating]].
Our MUCK is set in the universe of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Redwall Redwall], a series of children's books by author Brian Jacques. Because we are based on a children's book series, and welcome all ages, we require players' behavior to be consistent with juvenile literature. See [[Rating]].

Revision as of 03:01, 10 November 2017

What's Redwall MUCK?

A MUCK is a multiplayer real-time virtual world, similar to an MMO, but text-based.

Players connect to the MUCK server, log in as a character, and participate in ongoing interactive fiction as they travel among linked rooms and roleplay with others.

Our MUCK is set in the universe of Redwall, a series of children's books by author Brian Jacques. Because we are based on a children's book series, and welcome all ages, we require players' behavior to be consistent with juvenile literature. See Rating.

How to Connect

The most basic way to connect to Redwall MUCK is through Telnet, however most players prefer to use a MUCK client. See Clients below for a list of MUCK clients that will work on your operating system.

Telnet on Windows

Windows users will need to enable Telnet.

  • Hit the command key and type "turn Windows features on or off".
  • In the dialog that opens, check the box next to Telnet Client and click OK.
  • Now when you hit the command key and type "telnet", a Telnet client will launch.
  • Enter the following to connect to Redwall MUCK: open redwall.realm.limitless.org 4203

Telnet on OSX

  • OSX users can launch the Terminal app and type telnet redwall.realm.limitless.org 4203

Clients

Create a Character

Guidelines

Name

Species

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