NPSTart
From Wikimalia
Beginners Guide
This guide will give a general idea if you are completely new to MUDs in general, not just Primodiax. After this gives you a standard concept, then we will delve into Primordiax. We will go over choosing a client, logging in, making an account, making a character, and then some simple commands to get you started.
Step One: What's a MUD?
To begin, there is always a link that goes to Wiki! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MUD
Now if you want the sweetened condensed version, just read on. Though it is always recommended to check out the wiki to know the history…it isn’t necessary though.
Okay, going back to the very basics here. Essentially, a MUD(Multi User Dungeon/Dimension) is an online text-based roleplaying game. In most MUDs you get stronger (higher level) by killing things just like in any other game, and interact with tons and tons of people. In the case of Primordiax, you will gain experience and level by doing what your class is designed for. If you are a combat class, then you will get experience for fighting. Support classes grow by supporting, such as healers heal their team members. MUDs are also free to play, though in some you can sometimes make donations to help with the hosting of the game. Now, before I get into choosing a client, I would like to make a side note on the behalf of Primordiax. This is an ICE platform, which means In Character Enforcement. It means what it says, while playing you are in-character. The only time you are not in character is when you are in OOC(Out Of Character). More information on this: http://www.primordiax.com/in-character-enforced.php
Step Two: Choosing a client!
You log into a MUD with a special program called a telnet client. A telnet client (or just a client) is a program that you run on your computer to connect to the game, which is hosted and run remotely. You don't store anything on your computer except this client. There are LOTS of neat clients out there. We will be talking about three, and those are:
Flash Client – Coming soon!
ROSmud - http://www.kepl.com.au/esstu/rosmud.html
MushClient - http://www.gammon.com.au/mushclient/mushclient.htm
The above links show the clients that are available to play the game with. Now, the second two have extensive information about how they work and if you would like the customizability, then by all means take your time and learn them. They are powerful tools for MUDders abound. Now if your new to this experience, I would highly recommend the Flash Client. If you are computer saavy and new to the MUD experience, you can try the ROSmud, you may be able to pick it up fairly quickly, and be able to manipulate it just fine.
