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2026-10-03T10:11:42Z

Elil: /* GMud */

In the past, the Adventurers of Astaria have used a variety of software to connect to Astaria.
=='''Mudlet'''==
[https://mudlet.org '''<big>Mudlet</big>'''] <big>is a platform for enhanced game-play primarily with MUDs. Mudlet provides a toolkit and supports a wide variety of protocols for players and creators to tailor an immersive game-playing experience. MUD creators use Mudlet to build features into their games. MUD players can utilize Mudlet to automate parts of their gameplay or customize their experience.</big>[[File:Mudlet.png|link=https://mudlet.org/download|center]]

{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="2" |'''<big>Helpful In-Game Commands</big>'''
|-
|'''<big>mudlet_ui enable</big>'''

* <big>Enables Astaria's custom Mudlet package. Enabling the interface allows Mudlet to auto-download customizations specific for Astaria</big>
| rowspan="3" |[[File:960x240mudlet_a0.png|frameless|450x450px|link= https://www.mudlet.org/download/]]
Mudlet can be downloaded here: https://www.mudlet.org/download/
|-
|'''<big><nowiki>mc on | mc off</nowiki></big>'''
* <big>Toggles Mudlet's auto-mapping feature on or off</big>
|-
|'''<big>background</big>'''
* <big>Allows access to custom backgrounds for Astaria. 'background all' toggles the backgrounds on or off</big>
|}
<big>While in game, be sure to use: '''[[ansi|<nowiki/>'ansi hi]]'''' to enjoy full 256 color support</big>

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[[File:aclient.png|link=https://www.astariamud.com/client/A3client64.exe|frame]]

=='''Astaria Client'''==

A (free) feature-rich, custom-built application, developed by one of our own:<br>

You can get the 64bit Astaria Client for Windows by clicking on the '''Astaria Client image'''. The Astaria Client is also available for Linux.<br />

There is also an older version of the mac client written by Raganim that can be found [https://astariamud.com/wiki/Astaria_Client here.]<br>

A new version of the mac Astarian Client is under development and can be found [https://www.astariamud.com/client/A3client64.exe here.]

As new technologies continue to emerge, the Astaria client has been unable to keep up with changes, although, it has served our player base well over the years. If you are feeling nostalgic, give it a try, but it may have some quirks.

* In game, be sure to use: 'ansi hi' to enjoy limited 256 color support.

=='''GMud'''==

PC adventurers can use the shareware application [https://www.astariamud.com/client/gmud.zip “G-MUD”] (created by Daniel L. Kelly), which supports sound, macros and triggers.<br>
In game, be sure to use: 'ansi on' to enjoy 16 color support.
[[File:Web Client Connect.png|left|frameless|link=http://astariamud.com:5001/|alt=Astaria — a persistent multiplayer text MUD running since 1994. Connect and play in your browser.]]

=='''Web Client'''==

[http://astariamud.com:5001/ Click here for a free] and instant, web-based alternative.
=='''Telnet'''==

Failing all of the above, [telnet://astariamud.com:5000 opening a Telnet connection] might work, though the lack of features makes gameplay hazardous and difficult. Astaria's connection details are: astaria.net or astariamud.com on port 5000 (often expressed as [telnet://astaria.net:5000 astaria.net:5000] or [telnet://astariamud.com:5000 astariamud.com:5000]). Astaria can also be accessed by two other ports: [telnet://astariamud.com:11995 11995], and [telnet://astariamud.com:23 23] (the latter can often be used in schools/universities where other ports cannot).

2026-10-03T10:04:30Z

Elil:

In the past, the Adventurers of Astaria have used a variety of software to connect to Astaria.
=='''Mudlet'''==
[https://mudlet.org '''<big>Mudlet</big>'''] <big>is a platform for enhanced game-play primarily with MUDs. Mudlet provides a toolkit and supports a wide variety of protocols for players and creators to tailor an immersive game-playing experience. MUD creators use Mudlet to build features into their games. MUD players can utilize Mudlet to automate parts of their gameplay or customize their experience.</big>[[File:Mudlet.png|link=https://mudlet.org/download|center]]

{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="2" |'''<big>Helpful In-Game Commands</big>'''
|-
|'''<big>mudlet_ui enable</big>'''

* <big>Enables Astaria's custom Mudlet package. Enabling the interface allows Mudlet to auto-download customizations specific for Astaria</big>
| rowspan="3" |[[File:960x240mudlet_a0.png|frameless|450x450px|link= https://www.mudlet.org/download/]]
Mudlet can be downloaded here: https://www.mudlet.org/download/
|-
|'''<big><nowiki>mc on | mc off</nowiki></big>'''
* <big>Toggles Mudlet's auto-mapping feature on or off</big>
|-
|'''<big>background</big>'''
* <big>Allows access to custom backgrounds for Astaria. 'background all' toggles the backgrounds on or off</big>
|}
<big>While in game, be sure to use: '''[[ansi|<nowiki/>'ansi hi]]'''' to enjoy full 256 color support</big>

----

[[File:aclient.png|link=https://www.astariamud.com/client/A3client64.exe|frame]]

=='''Astaria Client'''==

A (free) feature-rich, custom-built application, developed by one of our own:<br>

You can get the 64bit Astaria Client for Windows by clicking on the '''Astaria Client image'''. The Astaria Client is also available for Linux.<br />

There is also an older version of the mac client written by Raganim that can be found [https://astariamud.com/wiki/Astaria_Client here.]<br>

A new version of the mac Astarian Client is under development and can be found [https://www.astariamud.com/client/A3client64.exe here.]

As new technologies continue to emerge, the Astaria client has been unable to keep up with changes, although, it has served our player base well over the years. If you are feeling nostalgic, give it a try, but it may have some quirks.

* In game, be sure to use: 'ansi hi' to enjoy limited 256 color support.

=='''GMud'''==

PC adventurers can use the shareware application [https://www.astariamud.com/client/gmud.zip “G-MUD”] (created by Daniel L. Kelly), which supports sound, macros and triggers.<br>
In game, be sure to use: 'ansi on' to enjoy 16 color support.
[[File:Web Client Connect.png|left|frameless|[link=http://astariamud.com:5001/]]]

=='''Web Client'''==

Click [http://astariamud.com:5001/ here] for a web based alternative.
=='''Telnet'''==

Failing all of the above, [telnet://astariamud.com:5000 opening a Telnet connection] might work, though the lack of features makes gameplay hazardous and difficult. Astaria's connection details are: astaria.net or astariamud.com on port 5000 (often expressed as [telnet://astaria.net:5000 astaria.net:5000] or [telnet://astariamud.com:5000 astariamud.com:5000]). Astaria can also be accessed by two other ports: [telnet://astariamud.com:11995 11995], and [telnet://astariamud.com:23 23] (the latter can often be used in schools/universities where other ports cannot).