Advanced MUD Concepts

plamzi · 02-11-2010, 12:30 PM

Hi Guys,

I wanted to present a project I've been working on for almost a year, which is now in the iTunes AppStore. It's an advanced graphical client connecting to an open CircleMUD server. The UI is built around a Cover-Flow concept and I already have players that can hold their own against telnet users. Initial response from players is very positive, provided that they take the time to learn the ropes (as in any MUD, the learning curve is steep).

Comments and feedback appreciated.

Bedlam (graphic MUD client):
Bedlam for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad on the iTunes App Store

Bedlam LT (free lite version):
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/bedla...349010692?mt=8

MUDMaster (telnet client with ANSI colors, macros, soon triggers):
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mudma...341160033?mt=8

--plamzi
Bedlam Dev

silbago · 03-02-2010, 03:52 AM

More than cool, I added these three links to the website of my mud. Maye someone will pick it up !

Silbago@Final Realms

Newworlds · 03-03-2010, 04:59 PM

Since I don't have an iphone (I use blackberry), would this client be able to connect to any mud or is it defaulted to a specific?

plamzi · 03-04-2010, 02:09 AM

Hi,

The graphical client Bedlam is designed specifically for one MUD and specifically for the iPhone/iPod. The goal was to make this as easy to get into and play as a MUD is ever likely to be. Countless hours were spent fine-tuning the app to the game world.

Mudmaster is a text-based app that can connect to any MUD.

Newworlds · 03-04-2010, 03:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by plamzi

Mudmaster is a text-based app that can connect to any MUD.

Thanks Plamzi,

I'll have to have some of the New Worlds players with Iphone check it out.

plamzi · 03-04-2010, 08:58 PM

Newworlds, silbago:

Thanks for the thumbs up -- appreciated.

A MUD player who happens to have an iPhone is most likely to get into Bedlam. Even after all the work on visualizing things, next to all other MMO's in the AppStore, it's basically brain surgery.

That said, I hope that with this project I can show that MUD's have a place in the mobile world. And also, that the MUD experience is still top-notch in terms of richness and immersion.

02-11-2010, 12:30 PM	#1
plamzi Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Home MUD: bedlam.gotdns.com:9000 Posts: 90	Graphical MUD Client for iPhone Hi Guys, I wanted to present a project I've been working on for almost a year, which is now in the iTunes AppStore. It's an advanced graphical client connecting to an open CircleMUD server. The UI is built around a Cover-Flow concept and I already have players that can hold their own against telnet users. Initial response from players is very positive, provided that they take the time to learn the ropes (as in any MUD, the learning curve is steep). Comments and feedback appreciated. Bedlam (graphic MUD client): Bedlam for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad on the iTunes App Store Bedlam LT (free lite version): http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/bedla...349010692?mt=8 MUDMaster (telnet client with ANSI colors, macros, soon triggers): http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mudma...341160033?mt=8 --plamzi Bedlam Dev

03-02-2010, 03:52 AM	#2
silbago New Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 1	Re: Graphical MUD Client for iPhone More than cool, I added these three links to the website of my mud. Maye someone will pick it up ! Silbago@Final Realms

03-03-2010, 04:59 PM	#3
Newworlds Legend Join Date: Aug 2007 Name: NewWorlds Home MUD: New Worlds Posts: 1,169	Re: Graphical MUD Client for iPhone Since I don't have an iphone (I use blackberry), would this client be able to connect to any mud or is it defaulted to a specific?

03-04-2010, 02:09 AM	#4
plamzi Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Home MUD: bedlam.gotdns.com:9000 Posts: 90	Re: Graphical MUD Client for iPhone Hi, The graphical client Bedlam is designed specifically for one MUD and specifically for the iPhone/iPod. The goal was to make this as easy to get into and play as a MUD is ever likely to be. Countless hours were spent fine-tuning the app to the game world. Mudmaster is a text-based app that can connect to any MUD.

03-04-2010, 08:58 PM	#6
plamzi Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Home MUD: bedlam.gotdns.com:9000 Posts: 90	Re: Graphical MUD Client for iPhone Newworlds, silbago: Thanks for the thumbs up -- appreciated. A MUD player who happens to have an iPhone is most likely to get into Bedlam. Even after all the work on visualizing things, next to all other MMO's in the AppStore, it's basically brain surgery. That said, I hope that with this project I can show that MUD's have a place in the mobile world. And also, that the MUD experience is still top-notch in terms of richness and immersion. Last edited by plamzi : 03-31-2010 at 06:02 PM.

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