Alter Aeon Gaming and RPG Articles

This page links to gaming articles, with an emphasis on Alter Aeon and mudding in general. Some of these articles apply to other RPGs. You may also wish to check out our Muds and Mudding Resources page for off-site links and other sources of information.

New pages are added periodically, so check back later if you've already read everything.

Articles for keyword: ailments

Ailments and Curses, posted on April 29, 2011 in New Players

Articles for keyword: bots

Bots and Botting in Alter Aeon, posted on Dec 28, 2008 in Advanced

Articles for keyword: brewing

The Black Art of Brewing Poisons, posted on Jul 25, 2011 in Intermediate
The Art of Alchemy, posted on Sep 13, 2010 in Intermediate

Articles for keyword: building

The Ash Desert - A Love Story, posted on Nov 30, 2009 in Other
Writing Quest Guides, posted on Nov 26, 2009 in Other

Articles for keyword: clans

How to Pick a Clan, posted on Oct 29, 2008 in Intermediate
Starting A New Clan, posted on Oct 16, 2008 in Advanced

Articles for keyword: cleric

Spellcasting For Newbies, posted on Feb 01, 2011 in New Players
Utility Spells for Clerics, posted on Feb 01, 2011 in New Players
Introduction to Healing in Groups, posted on Oct 16, 2008 in New Players
Experience and Utility Spells, posted on Sep 30, 2008 in New Players
A Cleric's Guide to the Undead, posted on Jan 27, 2009 in Intermediate
Building Your Mana Regen Set, posted on Jan 29, 2011 in Advanced

Articles for keyword: clients

Common Mudding Clients, posted on Jun 18, 2011 in General
Telnet Tips and Techniques, posted on Aug 07, 2008 in General

Articles for keyword: combat

The Group Hitter, posted on Jul 25, 2011 in Intermediate
Backstabbing, posted on Mar 14, 2009 in Intermediate
The Mechanics of Melee Combat, posted on Feb 24, 2009 in Advanced
Creating an Effective Tank, posted on Dec 07, 2008 in Advanced

Articles for keyword: equipment

A Newbie's Guide to Everything Equipment, posted on May 9, 2011 in New Players
Sorting Equipment with List Switches, posted on April 20, 2011 in Advanced
Efficiently Managing Equipment, posted on Nov 10, 2009 in Advanced
Equipment Class and Alignment Restrictions, posted on Dec 26, 2008 in Advanced
Equipment Optimization, posted on Oct 06, 2008 in Advanced

Articles for keyword: faq

Muds and Mudding FAQ, posted on Sep 14, 2008 in General

Articles for keyword: gods

How to Pick a God, posted on Nov 12, 2008 in Intermediate
091227 Interview with Dentin, posted on Dec 27, 2009 in Other
081017 Interview with Dentin, posted on Oct 17, 2008 in Other

Articles for keyword: gold

Gold and Money - Where and How to Get It, posted on Dec 12, 2009 in New Players
Gold Balancing in MMOs, posted on Jul 03, 2009 in Other

Articles for keyword: grouping

Introduction to Healing in Groups, posted on Oct 16, 2008 in New Players
Group Etiquette, posted on May 9, 2011 in Intermediate
A Field Guide to Leading Groups, posted on Oct 30, 2008 in Intermediate

Articles for keyword: healing

Making the Most of Regen Time, posted on Nov 03, 2008 in New Players
Introduction to Healing in Groups, posted on Oct 16, 2008 in New Players
Building Your Mana Regen Set, posted on Jan 29, 2011 in Advanced

Articles for keyword: history

Successful Mudder Advice, posted on April 19, 2011 in Other
2009 Year In Review by Subtle, posted on Jan 05, 2010 in Other
2009 Year In Review by Dentin, posted on Jan 05, 2010 in Other

Articles for keyword: interviews

091227 Interview with Dentin, posted on Dec 27, 2009 in Other
081017 Interview with Dentin, posted on Oct 17, 2008 in Other

Articles for keyword: introduction

A Glossary of Mudding Terms, posted on Nov 13, 2008 in General
A Quick Overview, posted on Oct 4, 2011 in New Players
Learning Skills and Spells, posted on May 10, 2011 in New Players
Ailments and Curses, posted on April 29, 2011 in New Players
Time, Age, and Aging, posted on Feb 17, 2009 in New Players
Player Styles and Character Types, posted on Jan 01, 2009 in New Players
Words of Wisdom for New Players, posted on Oct 16, 2008 in New Players
Successful Mudder Advice, posted on April 19, 2011 in Other

Articles for keyword: mage

Spellcasting For Newbies, posted on Feb 01, 2011 in New Players
Utility Spells for Mages, posted on Feb 01, 2011 in New Players
Experience and Utility Spells, posted on Sep 30, 2008 in New Players
The Art of Alchemy, posted on Sep 13, 2010 in Intermediate
Building Your Mana Regen Set, posted on Jan 29, 2011 in Advanced

Articles for keyword: necromancer

Spellcasting For Newbies, posted on Feb 01, 2011 in New Players
Utility Spells for Necromancers, posted on Feb 01, 2011 in New Players

Articles for keyword: pk and pvp

So You Want to be a Player Killer..., posted on Jan 01, 2009 in Intermediate

Articles for keyword: quests

An Overview of Quests and Deeds, posted on May 01, 2009 in New Players

Articles for keyword: regen

Making the Most of Regen Time, posted on Nov 03, 2008 in New Players
Introduction to Healing in Groups, posted on Oct 16, 2008 in New Players
Building Your Mana Regen Set, posted on Jan 29, 2011 in Advanced

Articles for keyword: skills and spells

Learning Skills and Spells, posted on May 10, 2011 in New Players

Articles for keyword: spellcasting

Spellcasting For Newbies, posted on Feb 01, 2011 in New Players
Utility Spells for Mages, posted on Feb 01, 2011 in New Players
Utility Spells for Clerics, posted on Feb 01, 2011 in New Players
Utility Spells for Necromancers, posted on Feb 01, 2011 in New Players
Introduction to Healing in Groups, posted on Oct 16, 2008 in New Players
Experience and Utility Spells, posted on Sep 30, 2008 in New Players
A Comprehensive Guide to Spellcasting, posted on May 10, 2011 in Intermediate
Building Your Mana Regen Set, posted on Jan 29, 2011 in Advanced

Articles for keyword: strategy

Selecting a Class, posted on April 25, 2011 in New Players
Aliases for Beginners, posted on April 19, 2011 in New Players
Time, Age, and Aging, posted on Feb 17, 2009 in New Players
Saving Throws and Resistances, posted on Feb 09, 2011 in Intermediate
Backstabbing, posted on Mar 14, 2009 in Intermediate
Sorting Equipment with List Switches, posted on April 20, 2011 in Advanced
The Mechanics of Melee Combat, posted on Feb 24, 2009 in Advanced
Creating an Effective Tank, posted on Dec 07, 2008 in Advanced
One and Two Player Attack Strategies, posted on Nov 04, 2008 in Advanced
Experience Runs on Archais, posted on Sep 14, 2009 in Other

Articles for keyword: thief

The Black Art of Brewing Poisons, posted on Jul 25, 2011 in Intermediate
The Thieves' Creed - Stealth and Hiding, posted on Jul 25, 2011 in Intermediate
Shadow Disciplines, posted on Jul 25, 2011 in Intermediate
The Group Hitter, posted on Jul 25, 2011 in Intermediate
Backstabbing, posted on Mar 14, 2009 in Intermediate

Articles for keyword: utility spells

Utility Spells for Mages, posted on Feb 01, 2011 in New Players
Utility Spells for Clerics, posted on Feb 01, 2011 in New Players
Utility Spells for Necromancers, posted on Feb 01, 2011 in New Players

Articles for keyword: warrior

The Group Hitter, posted on Jul 25, 2011 in Intermediate
Creating an Effective Tank, posted on Dec 07, 2008 in Advanced

Articles for keyword: year in review

2009 Year In Review by Subtle, posted on Jan 05, 2010 in Other
2009 Year In Review by Dentin, posted on Jan 05, 2010 in Other

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