Gaming and Mudding Articles

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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.


2009 Year In Review by Dentin
Posted on Jan 05, 2010 by Dentin in Other
The god Dentin gives his personal observations and overview of what happened in the world of Alter Aeon in the year 2009.

2009 Year In Review by Subtle
Posted on Jan 05, 2010 by Subtle in Other
The player Subtle gives his personal observations and overview of what happened in the world of Alter Aeon in the year 2009.

091227 Interview with Dentin
Posted on Dec 27, 2009 by Ouch in Other
This is the second interview with Dentin, done by the player Ouch. The topic is the 2009 year in review, and the interview is also in Issue 5 of the Ralnoth Times E-Zine.

Ailments and Curses
Posted on Dec 19, 2009 by Morpheus in New Players
As a new player, you may find yourself afflicted with various curses or detrimental spells or effects. This article goes over some of the more common ailments and ways to work around or cure them.

Gold and Money - Where and How to Get It
Posted on Dec 12, 2009 by Morpheus in New Players
Gold is the currency of Alter Aeon, and finding a reliable source of it can be useful for buying equipment, paying clan dues, and trading with other players. This guide talks about some of the ways to find and get gold in the game.

The Ash Desert - A Love Story
Posted on Nov 30, 2009 by Draak in Other
Draak talks about building the areas in and around the Ash Desert, which lies southeast of the Ash Mountain Range in the world of Alter Aeon. These areas have been in development for many years and have only recently opened.

Writing Quest Guides
Posted on Nov 26, 2009 by Dentin in Other
Writing quest guides is hard: you want to give away as much information as you can, but still leave the player to do most of the work. This article will help you through that process as you write a quest guide.

Efficiently Managing Equipment
Posted on Nov 10, 2009 by Locane in Advanced
This guide gives an overview of in-game aliases and variables, then uses that information to give detailed instructions on how to build variable equipment changing aliases. Examples included!

Experience Runs on Archais
Posted on Sep 14, 2009 by Dentin in Other
This guide gives an excellent description of where to take mid-level groups on the Island of Archais. It doesn't go over all the areas on the island, but it gives enough information for a new player to get started.

Gold Balancing in MMOs
Posted on Jul 03, 2009 by Dentin in Other
This article explains how gold is managed in the Alter Aeon economy, including some of the things that are tracked and how the offset controllers work.

The Thieves' Creed - Stealth and Hiding
Posted on May 11, 2009 by Shadowfax in Intermediate
This article explains the various stealth skills, as well as how to use them effectively. Stealth is an important aspect of the thief class, allowing you to see the unseen and avoid being seen yourself.

An Overview of Quests and Deeds
Posted on May 01, 2009 by Morpheus in New Players
This overview describes quests on Alter Aeon, and gives some general tips and techniques for how to find, understand, and complete the many different types of available quests.

The Art of Alchemy
Posted on Apr 18, 2009 by Boa in Intermediate
Want to learn how to brew potions and save on mana? This article goes the basics of potion brewing, what kinds of brewing components to look for, as well what to expect and how to brew safely.

Saving Throws and Resistances
Posted on Apr 04, 2009 by Shadowfax in Intermediate
Information and tables regarding saving throws and how they work.

Backstabbing
Posted on Mar 14, 2009 by Shadowfax in Intermediate
A solid discussion of the backstab skill, with information on how damage is calculated and strategies for successful in-game use.

The Mechanics of Melee Combat
Posted on Feb 24, 2009 by Shadowfax and Dentin in Advanced
One of the most comprehensive descriptions of melee combat available on the web. Target audience is very advanced players.

Time, Age, and Aging
Posted on Feb 17, 2009 by Shadowfax in New Players
Game time, character age, and how to change character age as well as the impacts of age are all discussed in this article.

A Cleric's Guide to the Undead
Posted on Jan 27, 2009 by Dentin in Intermediate
Cleric spells and skills used to combat the undead are discussed in detail in this article. Included are unusual tips and techniques involving the 'turn undead' skill.

The Black Art of Brewing Poisons
Posted on Jan 22, 2009 by Morpheus in Intermediate
This article by Morpheus talks about poison brewing - what it is, how it's used, and how to do it safely. Finding someone to teach you is another matter...

So You Want to be a Player Killer...
Posted on Jan 01, 2009 by Firebird in Intermediate
This article was written some time in 1998, but even after all these years it remains largely relevant. Learn the basics of Alter Aeon PVP and player killing here.

Player Styles and Character Types
Posted on Jan 01, 2009 by Firebird in New Players
This article was written some time in 1998, and has been slightly updated to better match current character types. Learn the basics of character types and styles here.

Bots and Botting in Alter Aeon
Posted on Dec 28, 2008 by Dentin in Advanced
This article by Dentin talks about bots - why they are allowed, what they are allowed to do, and how to build bots that can improve your character instead of wrecking it.

Equipment Class and Alignment Restrictions
Posted on Dec 26, 2008 by Morpheus in Advanced
This article by Morpheus goes over alignment, class, and level restrictions on equipment - how each set of flags works, level cutoffs, and provides a lookup table for translating between total level and primary level class restrictions.

Creating an Effective Tank
Posted on Dec 07, 2008 by Shadowfax in Advanced
This article by Shadowfax describes how to create, outfit, and use a tank character. Tanks are generally the core of combat operations in groups, and being a good tank can be a very rewarding choice.

A Glossary of Mudding Terms
Posted on Nov 13, 2008 by Smith in General
A glossary of MUD and Mudding terms that new players may be unfamiliar with.

How to Pick a God
Posted on Nov 12, 2008 by Ilex and Dentin in Intermediate
If you're wondering about the Gods of Alter Aeon and which one you should pick to follow, this guide is for you. It goes over the reasons why you might want to follow gods as well as giving information on things to look for.

One and Two Player Attack Strategies
Posted on Nov 04, 2008 by Dentin in Advanced
This article by Dentin discusses a handful of attack strategies used by experienced players to attack creatures that are extremely powerful. Most of these strategies are for one or two players; group strategy is not discussed except in the context of a single assistant or minion helpers.

Making the Most of Regen Time
Posted on Nov 03, 2008 by Ilex in New Players
Sleeping to heal and regenerate mana is a necessary evil, but you can make it pay off by following some of the tips in this article. This also contains general tips on how to learn things about the game.

A Field Guide to Leading Groups
Posted on Oct 30, 2008 by Ilex in Intermediate
This article from Ilex discusses how to lead groups and deal with some of the more common problems that inexperienced group leaders have.

How to Pick a Clan
Posted on Oct 29, 2008 by Ilex in Intermediate
Once you're established in the game, you might want to think about joining a clan. This article by Ilex describes how to go clan hunting and find a clan that works for you.

081017 Interview with Dentin
Posted on Oct 17, 2008 by Ouch in Other
This is a short interview with Dentin, done by the player Ouch and posted originally in issue 2 of the Ralnoth Times E-Zine.

Words of Wisdom for New Players
Posted on Oct 16, 2008 by Morpheus in New Players
This article talks about the game from a new player perspective, and can help give new players an idea of what to expect as they advance and learn. It also offers advice on things to try and do to have a good time on the game.

Starting A New Clan
Posted on Oct 16, 2008 by Ouch in Advanced
This article by Ouch talks about clans and how to avoid common pitfalls new elders usually make when trying to start a new clan.

Introduction to Healing in Groups
Posted on Oct 16, 2008 by Prisoner in New Players
This article by Prisoner describes what being a healer in a group means, how to improve your skills as a healer, and things to look for to help you keep your group alive.

Building Your Mana Regen Set
Posted on Oct 15, 2008 by Boa in Advanced
This article by Boa goes into detail on the best ways to find and build up a set of equipment for maximum mana regen. Spellcasters and even fighters may find this information useful in minimizing their downtime for healing.

Equipment Optimization
Posted on Oct 06, 2008 by Dentin in Advanced
What makes one character better than another? Why optimize your equipment and your character? This comprehensive article lists several different types of equipment sets and the uses and variants of each.

Spellcasting For Newbies
Posted on Sep 30, 2008 by Caesar in New Players
This article talks about the usefulness of utility and other general spells for running experience.

Muds and Mudding FAQ
Posted on Sep 14, 2008 in General
This article describes in basic terms what MUDs are and what Mudding is all about.

Common Mudding Clients
Posted on Aug 30, 2008 by Dentin in General
This article describes a number of the more common MUD clients, and gives links to where they can be found and downloaded.

Telnet Tips and Techniques
Posted on Aug 07, 2008 by Dentin in General
If you're stuck using telnet (Windows Telnet in particular) and you're having problems with it, the tips and tricks on this page may be able to help improve your mudding experience.