Links & Resources
Explore related MUSH servers, tools, and community resources.
MUSH Servers
Alternative MUSH server platforms:
- PennMUSH — Academic-focused MUSH server
- TinyMUSH 3.3 — The latest version of TinyMUSH
- RhostMUSH — Security-focused MUSH server
Community Resources
- TinyMUX Wiki — Community documentation
- GitHub Repository — Source code and issues
Code Resources
- Sandbox Globals Project — Base globals package
- Contribution Repository — Community code
Recommended MUSH Clients
A good client can significantly enhance your MUSH experience, whether you’re a player or administrator.
| Client | Platforms | Description |
|---|---|---|
| MUSHclient | Windows | The most popular and feature-rich MUSH client, with extensive plugin support |
| Mudlet | Windows, macOS, Linux | Modern client with Lua scripting, mapper, GMCP support, and profile management |
| TinTin++ | Windows, macOS, Linux | Powerful cross-platform MUD client with advanced scripting |
| BeipMU | Windows | Excellent Unicode support, customizable interface, Python scripting |
| Potato | Windows | Modern client based on BeipMU with additional features |
| Atlantis | macOS | Native macOS client with clean interface and ANSI color support |
Mudlet is especially recommended for TinyMUX 2.14 games, as it has native GMCP support for structured client-server communication.
Documentation & Tutorials
- Javelin’s Guide — MU* administration guide
- Softcode — MUSHcode basics
MUSH Server Comparison
| Feature | TinyMUX 2.14 | PennMUSH | TinyMUSH 3.3 | RhostMUSH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unicode Support | Full (16.0, grapheme clusters) | Full | Partial | Partial |
| SSL/TLS Encryption | Always on | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 256-Color / Truecolor | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| SQL Integration | SQLite (native backend) | Yes | No | Limited |
| JIT Compiler | Yes (x86-64, AArch64) | No | No | No |
| Lua Scripting | Yes (5.4, JIT-compiled) | No | No | No |
| GMCP Protocol | Yes | No | No | No |
| MSSP Protocol | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| WebSocket Support | Yes | No | No | No |
| Routing / Pathfinding | Yes | No | No | No |
| Reality Levels | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Active Development | Active | Active | Intermittent | Active |
| Module System | Yes (COM) | Limited | No | Yes |
| Cron Scheduling | Yes | No | No | No |
| JSON Functions | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Connection Logging | Yes (SQLite) | No | No | No |
TinyMUX 2.14 focuses on quality, performance, and features. It offers a JIT-compiled softcode evaluator, SQLite storage with crash durability, protocol support for modern MU* clients, and a routing system for NPC pathfinding. Suitable for games of all sizes.
PennMUSH takes an academic approach to development, with a focus on language features and innovative softcode capabilities.
TinyMUSH 3.3 emphasizes compatibility with older codebases and offers a familiar environment for administrators coming from earlier MUSH servers.
RhostMUSH prioritizes security and fine-grained permissions systems, making it ideal for games where security is a primary concern.
Find Games to Play
Looking for MUSH games to play? These directories can help you find active games:
- MudConnector — Comprehensive listing of MUDs, MUSHes, and other text-based games
- MudStats — Statistics on server and genre popularity with up-to-date player counts
- Grapevine — Modern MUD network with web-based client capabilities