How to Access Player-Created Text-Based Multiplayer Game Worlds - Set Up and Connect

Aug 27, 2026

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Explore how to access fan-made stories through text-based multiplayer game worlds, including player-created universes and community-supported servers. Learn how to download and install Mudlet on Windows and macOS, then create a new connection profile by entering world name, server, and port details. Review example worlds, connect as a guest or character, and use core commands like help, commands, look, who, say, tell, and inventory to navigate gameplay. Discover next steps for creating content or playing single-player interactive fiction.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryTechnology

FormatPDF

Pages4

Reading Time10 min

AccessFree to download

Download and Install Mudlet

Choose the Right Client

Connect to a Game World

Create a New Profile

Use Example Media-Based Worlds

Connect and Start Playing

Basic In-Game Commands

Common Commands and Effects

Next Steps

Create Your Own Content

Play Single-Player Interactive Games

You’re finished reading the books or watching the series. However, you’re still not satisfied—you want to see more stories set in the universe that’s captivated you. While some let that want smolder and fade with time, others turn to fan fiction. Yet others play text-based online multiplayer games set in their favorite worlds—or even create their own! Read on to discover how to access these player-created and supported games. Download Software You’ll need a computer and a MUD client for the best experience playing. Mudlet is free and available for Windows and macOS. Get [it at](it at www.mudlet.org/download)[ ](it at www.mudlet.org/download)[www.mudlet.org/download](it at www.mudlet.org/download) (version 3.19.0 is the current version as of June 2019) . After you finish downloading Mudlet, install and run it on Windows by double-clicking“Mudlet-3.19.0-windows-installer.exe.” On macOS, double-click “Mudlet-3.19.0.dmg” and drag the application to your Applications folder. To run Mudlet, double-click on the app. Connect to a World Mudlet includes some popular game worlds. You can try one by double-clicking on it. Many popular media-based worlds aren’t in the defaults, however. Here’s how to connect to them. The profile selection screen. Mudlet’s default game world profiles are shown. Click on the New button. The right side will change: Creating a new profile. Enter the name, server, and port. Below are some game worlds from popular media. Enter the world’s name as the profile name and then enter the provided server and port addresses. You can find additional worlds at [https://mudconnect.com/mud_listings.html](https://mudconnect.com/mud_listings.html). | NAME | SERVER | PORT | WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | HoloTrek | [holotrek.org](holotrek.org) | 1701 | [http://www.holotrek.org](http://www.holotrek.org) | | Macross New Horizon | [mocross.genesismuds.com](mocross.genesismuds.com) | 2050 | [http://www.macrossnewhorizon.org](http://www.macrossnewhorizon.org) | | Star Wars Age of Alliances | [swaoa-mush.com](swaoa-mush.com) | 5500 | [http://www.swaoa-mush.com](http://www.swaoa-mush.com) | | Star Wars Revenge of the Jedi | [rotjmud.com](rotjmud.com) | 9400 | [http://www.rotjmud.com](http://www.rotjmud.com) | | Teenagers from Outer Space | [tfosmux.org](tfosmux.org) | 2511 | [http://www.tfosmux.org](http://www.tfosmux.org) | | TrekMUSH: Among the Stars | [ats.trekmush.org](ats.trekmush.org) | 1701 | [https://wiki.trekmush.org](https://wiki.trekmush.org) | | Warhammer 40k: Rise of Heroes | [riseofheroes.custom-gaming.net](riseofheroes.custom-gaming.net) | 1906 | [http://tinyurl.com/w40kroth](http://tinyurl.com/w40kroth) | A sample profile using Star Wars Revenge of the Jedi. Click Connect. You should be greeted with introductory text and instructions on how to play as a guest or create a character. View the website for your game world for more information. Basic Commands Once you’ve joined the game world—either as a guest or with your own character—you’ll need to type commands and press the Enter key to interact with the environment and other players. While each world may have unique commands, here are a few that are common: | COMMAND | USUAL EFFECTS | | --- | --- | | help | Displays information about the game world and commands. | | commands | Displays a list of available commands. | | look | Displays information about your current location, usually a description of the area and any present items or other players. | | who | Displays a list of currently connected players. | | say [something] | Have your in-game character say whatever you type for [something] . Everyone in the room will see what you type. | | tell [character][something] | Have your in-game character say [something] to a particular character in the same room. Other players will generally not see what you type. | | inventory | Displays any items you’re carrying. | Note commands are usually case-insensitive, so “

FAQs

What do I need to play these text-based multiplayer game worlds?

You need a computer and a MUD client. Mudlet is recommended and is available for Windows and macOS.

How do I connect Mudlet to a specific game world?

Create a new profile in Mudlet by entering the world name, server, and port address, then select Connect.

Which basic commands are commonly available after joining a world?

Common commands include help, commands, look, who, say [something], tell [character][something], and inventory. Commands are usually case-insensitive.

Aug 27, 2026

Upload by Patrick