| 3 Kingdoms | 3Kingdoms LP MUD is one of the oldest, largest and most successful MUDs on the internet. It offers 3 realms, each holding to a different, unique theme; more than 400 areas to explore; 13 unique guilds with more in development; more than 80 quests to challenge your mind; simulated player killing events; player owned houses; a unique and easy to use talking system. Play through telnet: telnet://3k.org:3000/
| Telnet |
| Age of the Throne |
Enter a world which is a lovingly crafted recreation of 17th Century Paris
in the time of King Louis XIII and Cardinal Richelieu. Classical text-based MUD-style game. Warning : people have informed us that this game is free to play only for a limited time (apx 500 minutes); after that you have to pay if you want to keep playing it. |
Web browser |
| Ages of Despair |
Medieval Fantasy LP Mud, online since March 1998 - Ages of Despair is an exciting realm of fantasy adventure with a rapidly growing playerbase and newbie friendly environment. This is an LP MUD with high quality standards and vivid descriptions that are truly enchanting. AoD offers a medieval fantasy environment to game in where fantasy becomes reality and your dreams and desires are brought to life. Connection must be made through telnet (connect to: telnet://agesofdespair.org:5000), although they hope to offer a java interface soon. | Telnet |
| Alien Adoption Agency |
AAA is a RPG simulation, where you take the role of an alien confronted to other aliens. Fighting is the main attraction in AAA, alien bodies litter the fields. It's a world where danger lies everywhere! Battle is simulated randomly (by a virtual die) and a set formula. This is affected by various statistics which are increased throughout gameplay. Some of these statistics are your physical strength, speed, endurance, your equipment, and of course your opponent. The ultimate goal is to be the best alien! - WebTV and WAP compatible. - Alternate URL | .Web browser |
| Archimedes Dagger |
Archimedes Dagger is a medieval browser based role playing game. It was fashioned after a popular form of online role-playing called "Multi-User Dungeons" (MUDs). It's main purpose is to be an easy to use (even easier to start using) role playing environment without any downloads, fees, or any inconveniences. Simply put, just open your browser, log in and go! Choose a race and build up your character as you journey through the world of Archimedes Dagger. |
Web browser |
| Arenascape | Turn-based Fantasy RPG created to be fast, simple and fun. You fight other players or monsters to gain experience, advance in skills, get better weapons and items, and of course become famous doing this (javascript and cookies have to be turned 'on' in your browser).
| HTML (any web browser) |
| Avalon |
Avalon is a multi-user roleplaying world, a mythological environment in which you can develop your own character and interact with other real-life and imaginary beings. This is a continent of legends and detailed histories, both past and in the making. Avalon is an ever evolving world and you will play a part in the history of that world. Build your reputation and become a respected or feared member of society, actions taken by you can alter the world for good or evil as you help to shape history on your journey of enlightenment and the ultimate quest for ordination and immortality. The Gods will play a crucial role in your character's development. Warning : Players informed us that Avalon is only free for a LIMITED time. Each new user is given 5 hours free access, after that, it costs $15 a month for 30 hours or $22 a month unlimited play. | JAVA or
telnet |
| Battle Magica | This game features a vast landscape in which the player fights monsters, collects items etc. There is a graphical interface and Flash 6 is required (a link is on the site). Fight for hours against intelligent denizens of multiple dimensions. Open a shop and become wealthy beyond your wildest dreams. Become a feared and respected mage of the realms... However you decide to play is up to you!
| Flash 6 |
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| Cantr II |
A text-based and web-based simulation, which tries to create a real life society in a virtual world. The society, with all its institutions, will be created, by and through the players. Politics, economy, etc. will be reinvented. | Web browser |
Dark and
Shattered Lands | A massive role-playing game. Chose from several races such as: Human, Yinn, Ogre, Dark Elf, Dwarf, and many more. You begin as one of the five starting classes: Warrior, Bard, Thief, Mage, or Cleric. After level 10, you can chose from tons of reclasses that are specific to each beginning class. You can join a kingdom and help keep peace in the land or fight against other kingdoms. If you decide not to join a kingdom you can join one of the clans that are constantly warring with each other to please the gods and make a name for themselves. Play through telnet.
| Telnet |
| Discworld MUD |
Discworld MUD is a multi-user role-playing game based on the Discworld books as written by Terry Pratchett. On Discworld you will meet many of the characters from those books. Terry's books are humorous fantasy and the game retains the comical, fun feel of the books. The game is massive, incredibly detailed, and can be played via any java-compatible browser (or via telnet or MUD clients). | Java
or Telnet |
| Dragon Court |
A Java Role-playing game. You can fight, get experience, buy or sell items, send messages to other players and join clans. | Java enabled |
| DragonStone |
DragonStone is a FREE medieval/fantasy based Mud, online since Febuary 1998. DragonStone offers 16 classes, 14 Races, multiclassing and an ever expanding world and player base. The Immortals of DragonStone are very active and the game is always being updated and expanded. Connection must be made through telnet ( telnet://dragonstone.org:1234 ), through the Java client available on the site or one of the many MUD clients available (including their own custom client). | Java
or Telnet |
| Edge of Darkness | Edge of darkness is a Diku-based MUD set in a completely original world called Doraak. You can choose out of eigth classes and five races, and numerous skills and spells. Guild membership is available. The game is fully RPG and has 10000+ rooms. Quests are available, as well as a combat arena. Player killing is optional and the game is newbie friendly. To connect through telnet, please use: telnet://edge.ofdarkness.net:2001.
| Java or Telnet |
| Equinox |
Equinox is a superhero-themed writing game; a roleplaying game that, instead of dice-rolls, relies on serial fiction and competitive writing to determine the course and content of the game. | HTML |
| Eternal City |
The Eternal City is a text-based multi-player role-playing game where your character is limited only by your imagination. Be a brave hero, a kindly healer, or a roguish thief! Meet and adventure with thousands of other human players. With detailed political, economic, and military systems, you are part of a larger world that grows and changes in response to your actions and those of your fellow citizens. You can participate in up to seven gamemaster-moderated role-playing sessions each week. MUD-style game, but the java front end makes it easy to access and play, even for first time MUD players. Warning : people told us that the game is free to play only for the first months. | Java enabled |
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| First Age |
First Age is the original version of Avalon - less refinements and more combat! The First Age of Avalon is an age of great heroes and legends shaping the future of a land at the dawn of civilization. First Age is not for the faint of heart. It has a blow-by-blow combat system including the use of hundreds of spells, poisons, potions and magics and the action is very fast moving. You will need a sharp mind to succeed but you better have a sharp sword by your side as well! | JAVA or
telnet |
| Hesperia |
This Medieval Fantasy textual Multi-User Dungeon (MUD) consists of a completely unique world. All areas have been written exclusively for Hesperia and were co-ordinated very precisely. You can create as many characters as you like (but you may login only 3 of them at one time). You can choose from 10 races and 8 classes. The game is newbie friendly: newcomers can learn all the basic skills needed in the MUD School. The Hesperian Immortals are friendly towards newbies and offer assistance to players of all levels. In order to become a successful player you have to befriend other players, explore the world and gain experience to rise in both level and rank. New levels and ranks provide you with improved statistics, new spells and skills, and a number of exciting new features. Access via telnet: telnet://hesperia-mud.org:7000. | Telnet |
| Hiddenworld |
Hiddenworld is a fantasy role-playing game (RPG) with a few graphics, several races, guilds, etc. The game follows the traditional spirit of fantasy RPGs with the usual classes and races, and was strongly inspired by old BBS games such as Usurper or LORD. The goal is (as in most RPGs) to stay alive, build up your character, join teams, learn new spells, fight monsters and other players... Very newbie friendly.
| Web browser |
| Hollow |
Explore the realm of Hollow, interact with other players, join a guild, perform quests in this online text-based Role-playing game, featuring a lot of classes and races to choose from, guilds, player-owned shops, and much more. (Old URL here). | Web browser |
| Internetania |
Internetania is an interactive role-playing game which does not have a central story line or a main objective that you must accomplish to win. The objective of the game is to have fun playing the role of your character and increasing your characters skills as he or she goes adventuring and explores Internetania. Explore town, interact with the townspeople, explore caves and mazes, cast spells, and fight monsters or other players to increase your skills. | Web browser
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enabled) |
| Land of Karchan |
A MUD (Multi-User Dungeon), but with pictures! Your Quest is to find a magic book. You can interact with other players. Before starting your game, you should read the Help and the FAQs if you are not used to MUDs. The help file with all the allowed commands is particularly recommended!
Doesn't look complete yet, but you can explore a lot. | Web browser |
Lords of Lords
- Hell server |
NEW Free text based online RPG game, fight monsters, explore worlds, chat or duel other online players. More than 20 races, fast fighting, no email required to sign up, it's easy, it's fast, it's free!. Game is free to play, but players can buy privileges. |
| Macray's Keep |
A particular Web site dedicated to the play of message-based Fantasy Role-playing games using AD&D or other rules systems. Very interesting for people who already have an experience of RPG. | Web browser |
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