For those who need the IP address, it is 204.209.44.23 And yes, we have moved servers back to Wolfpaw, no mutiny this time.
2. What MUD code base does Ansalon run?
Ansalon runs using the Ansalon 1.4 code base. Where we came from?
DikuMUD by Hans Staerfeldt, Katja Nyboe, Tom Madsen, Michael Seifert, and Sebastian Hammer. Long Live DIKU!!
MERC 2.1 code by Hatchet, Furey, and Kahn. MERC INDUSTRIES BABY!
ROM 2.4 copyright (c) 1993-1998 Russ Taylor. Rivers of.... MUD!!!
Ansalon 1.4b2 1996-2008 David Leverich, John Patrick, Jason Dotter, Scott MacLean and others who left their footprints.
Great inspiration for MUDs came from "Colossal Cave Adventure" and Zork
See the helpfiles in the games, you'll note some homeage to them in places
as well. As well as Original MUD and MUD2.
3. What's the * before the name in the who list?
As Ansalon does have (somewhat limited) Player Killing (called PK), the * signifies who has chosen to participate in PK. This choice can not be reversed after level 14.
4. What do you mean by somewhat limited PK?
On Ansalon, in order to commit PK, both you and your target must have selected to be PKillable (see question 3), and must be within 7 levels of each other. Role play of Player Killing IS required. Player stealing (stealing equipment/money from Player Characters) is also restricted by these regulations.
5. Can I give some equipment/money from one of
my characters to another one of my characters?
Absolutely not. Multiplaying is not allowed on Ansalon. This includes swapping equipment/money between any of your own characters, as well as any interaction. Dropping equipment/money, disconnecting, and connecting as another character to get that equipment/money is illegal, as is giving someone else equipment/money for them to pass on to your character.
Multiplay is grounds for slaying and devouring the corpses of both characters. The immstaff hates doing this, but we will if need be.
6. What does a <________> coupon do?
Ansalon has a series of "coupons" that can be purchased with Quest Points at a Quest Master if desired. They are as follows:
In addition, other coupons may be given out as quest prizes, etc. For more information about those coupons, please ask the Immortal that gave them out.
7. How do I change which god I worship?
Only a high level Immortal can change which god you worship. If you desire a god change, you must do the following:
Send a note to 'immortal' asking to be changed. Make sure to list who you want to be changed to.
Role-play out your new "religion". A story on the story board might help.
Present a true faith coupon upon approval by an IMP.
Wait a bit. It will happen. Continually bugging the Immortal Staff about it doesn't help your cause.
8. How can I become an Immortal on Ansalon?
Probably one of the most asked questions from players on Ansalon is how can s/he obtain an Immortal position. Immortals are often chosen from our playerbase based on RP-skill, dedication, and willingness to help. The best way to get an Immortal position is to excel in those areas. The best way to hurt your chances is to consistantly ask/beg Immortals about a position.
The best summary would be: Don't ask us, we'll ask you!
9. How do I join the Solamnic Knights/Mercenary/Conclave/etc.?
In order to join a Clan (also referred to as a Guild), you must seek out the Leader (signified by a <L> after the clan tag) or a Recruiter (signified by a <R> after the clan tag). S/he will let you know the requirements for joining that clan. Once you've met the requirements, you must "petition" to join the clan.
10. Can I advertise other MUDs on Ansalon?
No. Advertising one MUD on another is considered extremely rude. For advertisements of MUDs, check out the appropriate UseNet groups as well as websites such as MudConnect.com, which has specific discussion groups precisely for this. We'll feed you to the dragons if you persist. :)
11. Can I change my PK status?
Yes, and no. After level 14... No. This is to prevent people from either:
Leveling up and gaining equipment safe from PK then switching, therefore imbalancing the system, or
Pkilling then switching to be safe from retribution.
Before level 15, your PK Status can be changed quite simply by using the pkstatus command, pkstatus nopk, pkstatus pk, once you hit 15, it's permanent unless you delete/remake.
12. Is (name of a specific Immortal) on now? I need a tell.
First, do a "who immortal". If the Immortal that you wish to contact is not listed, either he or she is not online, busy working on Ansalon business, or unable to be bothered. Remember: All you have to do is play and have a good time on Ansalon. The Immortal staff must work hard (for free!) to make Ansalon enjoyable.
Do not ask other Immortals to check to see if a specific Immortal is online. If you need a restring, or other coupon redeemed, almost any Immortal can redeem them. If the Immortal answering can not help you, he or she will forward you on to an Immortal who can, or let the other Immortal know that his/her abilities are needed.
If you worship the Immortal you need to talk to, simply send a message over the "pray" channel. This doesn't spam the rest of the players, and also is a good way to get ahold of your "worshipped" Immortal.
13. Do I have to RP on Ansalon?
Absolutely. Ansalon is a RP-based MUD. Please do your part.
14. How can I build for you?
Easy. Log on, and type "help builder". Follow the steps, and you'll be contacted!
15. I want to start a new clan. How do I go about doing this?
Ansalon has a Clan Committee which decides what clans need to be added, changed, or removed. If you wish to create a clan, please send a note to immortal detailing the clan idea, including DragonLance-based RP for it, background, and reison d'etre.
16. Where can I get a good MUD client?
Check the list based on what operating system you're using.
Mushclient - Now FREE! - Neal Gammon's Mud/Mush Client. Now released to freeware by the author.
Registered name: MUSHclient User, Registration code: 0289573312-3LKI-ULFU-LLTZ-A9E8-3052949845.
Rapscallion - there is the client HERE - Rapscallion has been mostly abandoned, the author has given out a free user/registration (the source code as well if someone wants to continue development). name: Rapscallion, copies: 100, serial: 0000-64L3-LD54 (CLASSIC app).
