Re: Are MUDs dying?

Nigel Reed wrote:
> Dread Quixadhal <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
[SNIP]
>> I know mudconnector already does a connectivity check (I assume just
>> a telnet to the port to see if it accepts connections), so it
>> wouldn't be hard for THEM to extend their scripts -- provided the
>> muds in question don't mind a "whobot" character or similar being
>> created.
>
> The problem is you would need to create an account on every mud. What
> a pain in the arse. It might be nice if all muds accepted 'WHO' as the
> first command (be it entering a name or a menu option) and get a list.
[SNIP]

Or, just use a web-based who interface.

http://ansalonmud.org/who.html

(looks better in the frame-based main site at http://ansalonmud.org)

Note that this just shows who is visible to a 1st level character
without an "detects."

John AKA Reorx
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Ansalon: A DragonLance-themed MUD
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