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MUSH Servers

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Community Resources

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Code Resources

Useful code and extensions for your game:

MUSH Clients

Recommended clients for connecting to MUSH servers:

  • MUSHclient - Powerful Windows client
  • TinTin++ - Cross-platform text client
  • BeipMU - Windows client with UTF-8 support
  • Potato - Modern Windows MUSH client
  • Mudlet - Cross-platform client with scripting

Documentation & Tutorials

Learning resources:

Game Directories

Find MUSH games to play:

MUSH Server Comparison

There are several MUSH server options available, each with different strengths and features. This comparison can help you choose the best server for your needs.

Feature TinyMUX 2.13 PennMUSH TinyMUSH 3.3 RhostMUSH
Unicode Support Full Full Partial Partial
SSL/TLS Encryption Yes Yes Yes Yes
256-Color Support Yes Yes No Yes
SQL Integration Yes Yes No Limited
Reality Levels Yes No Yes Yes
Active Development Active Active Intermittent Active
Memory-Based Option Yes No No Yes
Module System Yes Limited No Yes

TinyMUX 2.13

TinyMUX focuses on quality, performance, and features. It offers excellent scalability, making it suitable for games of all sizes. The codebase is actively maintained with regular updates and security patches. TinyMUX excels at balancing innovation with stability, making it a good choice for both new and established games.

PennMUSH

PennMUSH takes an academic approach to development, with a focus on language features and innovative softcode capabilities. It has a strong emphasis on documentation and offers numerous softcode functions. PennMUSH is well-suited for complex, heavily-coded games that leverage its extensive function library.

TinyMUSH 3.3

TinyMUSH emphasizes compatibility with older codebases and offers a familiar environment for administrators coming from earlier MUSH servers. Development is less frequent than other options, but the codebase is stable. It's a good choice for games migrating from older MUSH platforms.

RhostMUSH

RhostMUSH prioritizes security and fine-grained permissions systems. It offers extensive configuration options and strong access controls, making it ideal for games where security is a primary concern. The codebase includes many unique features not found in other MUSH servers.

Recommended MUSH Clients

A good client can significantly enhance your MUSH experience, whether you're a player or administrator. Here are some recommended options:

MUSHclient

Windows

The most popular and feature-rich MUSH client for Windows, with extensive plugin support, world management, and scripting capabilities.

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TinTin++

Windows macOS Linux

A powerful, cross-platform MUD client with advanced scripting capabilities. Excellent for both casual play and heavy automation.

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Mudlet

Windows macOS Linux

Modern cross-platform client with Lua scripting, mapper, and profile management. Supports ANSI colors and Unicode.

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BeipMU

Windows

Windows client with excellent Unicode support, customizable interface, and built-in Python scripting.

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Potato

Windows

Modern Windows client based on BeipMU with additional features and a cleaner interface. Good support for MUSH-specific features.

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Atlantis

macOS

Native macOS client with a clean interface and good support for MUSH-specific features including ANSI colors.

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Find Games to Play

Looking for MUSH games to play? These directories can help you find active games across various genres:

Popular game genres include: