).
You can get to it in two ways:
* using Java, by clicking on the "Chat" link above, or going to
http://mud.floodgap.com/chat/
* using Telnet: telnet mud.floodgap.com 6785
* using a standard Telnet or MUD client like GMud, etc.
The chat area is much more than a simple chat server; it's a full online MUD driver. For people who have used a MUD, MUCK, MOO, LP, Diku, etc., before, it will seem very similar, and much of the commands are identical.
If you've never used a MUD or anything like it, there is lots of online help. Just type "help" (no quotes) into the "Do" box in the Java client, or type it at the prompt (in Java or Telnet), and it will tell you what to do next. (The Do! button is just like pressing ENTER on your keyboard, and you can use it in place of the ENTER key anywhere, including when in the PAGER.)
You can find out who's on by typing
who
at any prompt, or (for Java) in the "Do" box if you prefer. If you want to query a particular person, type
who is <name>
like, who is shooraijin
If I'm on *and I'm not idle*, I'd be happy to help you out if you're stuck. Just type
tell shooraijin help!
or some such, and I'll do my best. Otherwise, feel free to PM or AIM me, and I'll answer as soon as I can.
All (or most) of the moderators here are on the chat area with administrator privilege, too.
Enjoy! For people who want to know the technical details, type
help technical
And please type
help rules
The rules are basically the same as here, but please remember you're in an interactive environment now, and you can't take back what you didn't mean to say, right? ...
Please send me any comments or concerns! Hopefully, this can soon get leveraged for regular events, like online Bible studies, fellowships, and so on. More features will be added, too, perhaps even game-like features if people desire.
