Popular games built on game engine DikuMUD

MUME, Multi-Users in Middle-earth, is a DikuMUD based upon J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth that has been continuously running, enhanced, and remastered since fall of 1991. In MUME, players are encouraged to role-play as they live in this meticulously crafted world exploring the conflict leading into the War of the Ring during the late Third Age. The action takes place nearly 100 years prior to The Hobbit but long after the loss of the One Ring by Sauron. The key to Erebor has just been found by Gandalf in Dol Guldur and all the epic tales narrated in The Lord of the Rings may take place. MUME covers 28,000+ original rooms from the mighty Dwarven Halls beyond the Gulf of the Lhûn in the West to the Mountains of Mirkwood in the East, and from the ruins of Fornost Erain in the North to the fortress of Isengard in the South. Players can choose among several different races, each with some unique characteristics. The races are separated into three striving factions. Dwarves, Elves, Half-Elves, Hobbits and Men — among them are the shapeshifting Beornings — are eternally at war with the Orcs, Trolls and Black Númenóreans. Moreover, the orkish tribe of the Zaugurz is trying to expand its territory at the expense of the Tarkhnarb Orcs of Goblin Gate. Most of this conflict takes place to the east and south of the town of Bree, but rare raids or solitary agents of the Red Eye have made it to as far west as the Dwarven homes in the Blue Mountains.

Aabahran is a multi-user dungeon, or MUD. A MUD is a multi-player computer game that combines elements of role-playing games, hack and slash style computer games and social chat rooms. MUDs are text-driven, where players read descriptions of rooms, objects, events, other characters, and computer-controlled creatures or non-player characters (NPCs) in a virtual world. Aabahran has been in existence since June of 2000, ranking it in line with many of the long-standing MUDs still in existence. Its world is rich, dynamic and exciting. It is also a roleplaying-enforced, playerkilling MUD. What this means is that in Aabahran, you are required to play a character to its full extent. Additionally, you may kill other players (after a certain rank and within our highly balanced playerkilling ranges). In fact, because Aabahran has a balanced rare & unique item system, you may need to kill other players in order to get that special sword or shield you’ve been looking for! The world is massive, with over 10,000 unique rooms for you to explore. Because of the variety of races and classes, the game remains fresh and exciting, and endlessly replayable.

Welcome to Core Mud, an interactive text MUD set on the planet formal star-charts refer to as Hermes 571-G, but that everyone in the know refers to simply as "Core". Core is one of the most distant settlements known to mankind, most famous for its lucrative yet oppressive mines. But more than mankind can be found here; Core is a diverse group of 9 races in total, all vying for recognition or profits, or both, working for The Company, the megalithic entity running the colony itself. To The Company, everything is secondary to profits. It is up to you to determine how best to survive in this environment, whether that be through combat training, superior mining skills, or technical prowess. Core MUD is always free to play and features a fun and supportive atmosphere. Roleplaying is encouraged but not mandatory. Mining is your primary source of income, but there are multiple ways to scrape together a few credits... or a few million. Core Mud also features an economy which is player-driven; players own merchandise shops featuring energy weaponry or useful tools, pubs featuring assorted alcoholic (of course) and non-alcoholic beverages, and clinics for healing, to name a few. Come join us today!

Originally based on Merc/Diku code. Avatar is a highly modified, non-PK, newbie and family friendly Medieval Fantasy MUD. Players from many nationalities and from a wide age range are made welcome here. There are hundreds of socials as well as over 200 mainly custom areas containing over 12,000 rooms to explore and over 10,000 unique mobiles and items to find. Avatar has inline color, alias codes, gear saving and extensive backup systems implemented. Over 1000 players have chosen from the 7 currently accessible player classes and the more than 20 player races available at startup. There is even one unique evolutionary race that you can choose. There are additional classes and races available to more experienced players. Play is enriched by class and race based spell and skill modifiers as well as racial skills and prerequisite skill/spell trees. The 50 Mortal levels, 999 of Hero levels, 999 Lord levels mean that there is always plenty of scope for advancement.

Mordor is a MUD based on the works of J. R. R. Tolkien, especially The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. While playing the game, you can explore over 75 unique areas including: Isengard, Edoras, Midgewater, Fangorn, Shelob's Lair, Lothlorien, Rivendell, Lonely Mountain, Helms Deep, Minas Morgul, and many more. New areas are added regularly. Mordor's unique multi-class system, along with its remort classes, allows you to completely customize your character. Role-play as good or evil and engage in player vs. player combat by joining an alliance, such as the Eye of Sauron, the Hand of Saruman, the Haradrims, the Last Alliance, the Northern Rangers, and the White Council. Solo and mercenary classes are also available, along with an alliance dedicated to helping out new players -- the Guardians of Mordor. All alliances are ever evolving through the expansion of their halls and the addition of new alliance-specific equipment. We have a full time Quest Master and often offer Immortal quests.

The world of Entia is again at war. The forces of chaos once again seek to destroy the world itself. It is a time of fear and darkness. It is a time for those with courage, to step forward and defend their beliefs, and their very existence. BlackMUD is a Diku/Silly based MUD, although it has become something far more than either. The world of Entia is a wonderous and challenging place. It boasts over 90 original areas, made up of 35000 crafted rooms (and growing), all designed around a comprehensive world theme and history. Good role-playing is encouraged and rewarded, although not required. With a wide array of races, cities, classes and sub-classes, BlackMUD offers the player a wide world of adventure and excitement.

The Harshlands MUD is, above all else, a role-playing game world. The game should be viewed in most ways as a traditional sit-down, pencil and paper, role-playing game, and not as a video game where the object is to tally the most kills. You can become better at your chosen trade, buy/sell, travel, fight, get a job and the scope is pretty much endless.

Shattered Kingdoms (SK) is a text-based sword and sorcery fantasy role playing game, played online by many people at the same time who each assume the identity of a different character. Our players are readers and gamers – those compelled by adventure, role play and being a part of an ongoing saga story line. The world of Pyrathia is filled with turmoil and conflict. The political and physical landscapes can change over time. Some of these changes are the direct efforts of players through their mortal characters. Other changes are beyond their control as the gods and other powerful forces have real influence on the realm.