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KaVir · 11-18-2009, 03:15 PM

There are several hundred Diku muds. If you could pinpoint exactly what you liked from one and disliked from the other, it might make it easier to give better suggestions (there are many non-Diku muds as well, but they may have the same features you dislike).

Likewise, the main difference between a MUD and a MMO is that the latter has a mandatory custom graphical client - from a server-side perspective they're basically the same thing. You've said you dislike grinding, but most muds require a fair amount of time investment to reach the top (and some players tend to use the term 'grind' to refer to any activity they can't be bothered to do). Is it the combat you're bored of? The questing? Something else?

Regarding the other features you mentioned, most muds have a fantasy theme, few have required PK or RP, and a relatively small number are pay-for-perks. The "population" and "change" you mentioned tend to be mutually exclusive, as most players dislike change - but most places tend to find a middle ground, which seems to be what you're after. Most muds with a graphical map allow you to switch it off.

11-18-2009, 03:15 PM	#2
KaVir Legend Join Date: Apr 2002 Name: Richard Home MUD: God Wars II Posts: 2,052	Re: Looking for a MUD (tired of playing MMOs) There are several hundred Diku muds. If you could pinpoint exactly what you liked from one and disliked from the other, it might make it easier to give better suggestions (there are many non-Diku muds as well, but they may have the same features you dislike). Likewise, the main difference between a MUD and a MMO is that the latter has a mandatory custom graphical client - from a server-side perspective they're basically the same thing. You've said you dislike grinding, but most muds require a fair amount of time investment to reach the top (and some players tend to use the term 'grind' to refer to any activity they can't be bothered to do). Is it the combat you're bored of? The questing? Something else? Regarding the other features you mentioned, most muds have a fantasy theme, few have required PK or RP, and a relatively small number are pay-for-perks. The "population" and "change" you mentioned tend to be mutually exclusive, as most players dislike change - but most places tend to find a middle ground, which seems to be what you're after. Most muds with a graphical map allow you to switch it off.