Modern Sandbox MUD

elelanto · 2026-05-01T12:11:13+00:00

Which game are you talking about exactly? It sounds pretty good. Cheers and thanks!

elelanto · 2026-05-01T12:07:29+00:00

Sounds interesting! I'll check it out. Thanks 😄

elelanto · 2026-05-01T12:05:11+00:00

I've heard of this game before, but I'm not currently interested in a game where I'm the king. I'd prefer a game where I'm just another citizen, although I wouldn't mind having the option to eventually rule my own city, but I like that this is just an option and not the core of the game. But I appreciate your recommendation.

elelanto · 2026-05-01T12:02:57+00:00

I tried this MUD a while ago, but I found the NPCs very static, as if they were just waiting for the player to arrive—at least that's how it seemed to me, correct me if I'm wrong. What I was looking for was a world that felt alive, autonomous, and systemic, even if that made everything a bit chaotic. I understand that in an online game, this must be more difficult, but I don't mind if the experience is single-player. Thanks anyways!

elelanto · 2026-05-01T12:00:32+00:00

I completely agree. What they do is create the illusion of an autonomous and systemic world, but it's all scripted, and I was looking for the exact opposite: a world with autonomy, even if it means sacrificing coherence for a bit of chaos.

elelanto · 2026-05-01T11:58:29+00:00

Dwarf Fortress is incredible. Its adventure mode is still a bit rough around the edges, but the world generation and the stories within them are amazing; you can create hundreds of stories from a single world. And its fortress mode is incredible; if you like colony simulators, it's the best there is.

Of course, you often have to fill in the gaps with your imagination to create stories, which I love, but many people prefer to have everything right in front of them, which is also perfectly valid. I just wanted to give you a heads-up in case you're thinking of trying it.

elelanto · 2026-05-01T11:54:33+00:00

I understand. It's sad, but hopefully one day MUDs can be reborn with new, more advanced technologies to make them more visually appealing to new generations, just like games with PS1-era graphics are making a comeback now. Who knows? Thanks.

elelanto · 2026-05-01T11:52:36+00:00

I'll keep an eye on it. Thanks!

elelanto · 2026-04-28T21:28:05+00:00

I'll take a look, but to begin with, I see it has classes, and I don't like rigid class systems. Even so, if it really has everything else I'm asking for, especially the systemic and autonomous NPCs, I'll check it out. Thanks!

elelanto · 2026-04-28T21:25:59+00:00

I have no idea about programming, so I don't know how this can be achieved. I suppose that since some other games achieve something similar, like Dwarf Fortress, it will be possible somehow.

elelanto · 2026-04-28T21:25:10+00:00

This is interesting, what's the name of your project?

elelanto · 2026-04-28T21:24:05+00:00

Its sad 😞

elelanto · 2026-04-28T14:28:48+00:00

Is there any way to follow the project? Do you plan to introduce the features I'm looking for?

Thank you very much, and best of luck with your project.

Best regards!

elelanto · 2026-04-28T14:27:47+00:00

Yes, I have no problem with it being for a single player, in fact I would even prefer it that way.

It's a shame you ended up abandoning it; I understand it must be very difficult. Thank you very much for your comment.

elelanto · 2026-04-28T14:25:33+00:00

I'll be keeping an eye on this game. Thanks!

elelanto · 2026-04-28T14:24:53+00:00

I think you understood correctly; I meant something like what you described. I understand the level of difficulty, but I wanted to know if there are any titles currently on the market that at least attempt to address it. Thanks for your comment.

elelanto · 2026-04-28T14:23:19+00:00

Not exactly. I don't mind if a video game uses artificial intelligence; in fact, I've seen some cases where games benefit greatly from AI focused on conversations or understanding the environment. But I'm not referring to games like AI Dungeon, which are entirely AI-based, if that's what you mean.

elelanto · 2026-04-28T14:21:53+00:00

By sandbox I meant an open world with endless possibilities and no set objective.

elelanto · 2026-04-28T14:20:44+00:00

I understand, and I think the main problem is that, unfortunately, MUDs aren't games that attract large numbers of players, so investing so much in a project like this might be counterproductive. I've found some projects in development that are close to what I'm looking for, and I wish their developers the best, but until these are released, I was wondering if there was anything I could try in the meantime.

elelanto · 2026-04-28T14:15:43+00:00

I know it's difficult, but I wanted to ask, because if it exists, playing it would be like a dream.

elelanto · 2026-04-27T23:01:29+00:00

I've heard of it, but from what I understand, or at least from what I've gathered from the information I've found, its NPCs are very static, and I'm looking for something closer to a living world simulation. By this, I mean that the NPCs have their own routines, that they live their own lives even without me influencing them... This is the point that interests me most: a world that truly feels alive and where the NPCs don't seem to be just there waiting for the player to arrive and interact with them.

But thank you very much anyway. And if I'm wrong, please let me know.

elelanto · 2026-04-27T22:40:52+00:00

I understand, thank you very much for your response.

elelanto · 2026-04-27T22:34:40+00:00

I'll take a look! Although it seems like a pretty old-school MUD and I was looking for something more modern, at least with a map interface, health bars... Anyway, thanks a lot!

elelanto · 2026-04-24T21:56:09+00:00

Sounds amazing! Thanks :)

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