Most people connect to MUDs through use of client designed especially for MUDs; some examples include GMUD and Mushclient. The information needed to connect to Cities of M'Dhoria is as follows; simply place this information in the setup of whatever client you plan on using.

Server: mud.mdhoria.net
Port: 6996

Another way to connect to Cities of M'Dhoria is through any telnet client; if you have one installed, you can simply click here. Telnet is barebones, but is better than nothing!

You can also try our flash client here: click.

So you want to create a character, huh?

Easy enough...

Connect. The first thing you'll want to do is establish your connection to the server. (Instructions for this can be found in Connecting to CoM.) Once you've connected, the first question asked of you is "Do you want ANSI color (y/n)?" This feature allows you to see all the pretty textual colors of the game... or not, depending on which option you choose. Typically, using color is the preferred choice, and it may be selected by typing 'y' or simply hitting the enter key.

Character Name. Next, we ask you for your character name. Names like Bob, Sal, or Tina aren't acceptable here. It is a fantasy roleplaying game and you should choose something more suitable. Also, using the names of popular fantasy characters like Merlin, Faust, and Frodo will not pass. Be creative. If for any reason you're having trouble, or just want ideas, head here for example. Once you've created your name, it'll ask you if it is entered correctly. Type 'y' if you're satisfied with it.

Now you're being asked for a surname or a last name. You may or may not choose to have a surname, and if you don't type one in now, you may do so at a later date. Simply ask a member of staff to assist you with this.

When it comes to playing MUDs, commands are king. You enter a command every time you type in fact. While most of the basic commands are short and simple, others can be quite long or not as obvious. To begin, we'll focus on the easier ones and make our way to the more intricate.