Connect and Play
In
order to connect to and play the Subterranea RPIMUD, your computer
must open a telnet connection to our server for the sending and
receiving of data. Telnet connections are made through console-level
terminal windows. Everything you need to play is already installed
on your computer to open a generic telnet connection to the game,
however straight telnet connections leave a lot to be desired and
you will want to enable local echo so that you can see what you
are typing.
Download
a MUD Client Program
Depending
on the operating system you are using, several options are available
with regard to specialized MUD Client Programs that have been
designed to make your mudding experience easier and more enjoyable.
Please keep in mind that not all of the features of every client
will be compatible with the Subterranea RPIMUD.
Configuring
Telnet and/or a MUD Client Program
If
you choose to connect to the game through a standard telnet
connection by clicking the link above and you are not able
to see what you are typing then you will need to enable local
echo.
To
do this, press Ctrl+] to
switch over to edit mode, and then type set
localecho. When the prompt returns, just hit enter to
return to the game.
When
you choose to use a MUD Client Program to connect you must
manually configure the client to connect to the game. While
the windows and window names of each client vary slightly,
the connection information you will need for each of them is
provided below. If you can't find where to put it, consult
the help files of the client program you have downloaded.