How to Connect to a MUSH

Telnet and Client Programs

These are the most commonly-used methods of connecting to a game like a MUSH. To use these, you must have a telnet or client program installed on your end of the connection. There are free and low-cost versions of telnet and client programs for virtually all types of operating systems - you do not need to be using Unix to play on a MUSH.

Your Web browser does not come with telnet installed, but most Web browers can be configured to lauch a telnet program that you have installed on your system. Once you've done that, you'll be able to connect to a MUSH directly through the telnet program or through Web links.

The following Web pages explain more about telnet and client programs, and how to get one. Please read through these pages before emailing for help.

How to Connect to a MUSH/MOO/MUD

Information on how to connect to a MUSH that expands on the overview provided above.

Telnet For Your System

Links to telnet programs to download for various systems (DOS, Windows, Macintosh, Unix, etc), and some online services (AOL, Genie).

A MU* Client Program For Your System

Links to client programs to download for various systems (DOS, Windows, Macintosh, Unix, etc), and some online services (AOL, Compuserve).

Web Browsers and Telnet

Once you have a telnet program, you can configure your Web browser to use it when you access a telnet:// link like the one above.

Understanding Internet Addresses

Many errors people get when trying to connect to a MUSH stem from incorrectly entering the address in their telnet program. This page helps you understand how MUSH addresses work.

Connect Through the World Wide Web

NOTE: The direct Web connection on the above pages is temporarily unavailable. In the meantime, you can use the Java Web connection client at the MUD Connector site to connect to Tales of Ta'veren.

First-Time Connection Guide

The Full "How to Connect to a MUSH" Guide Index

Help With Connection Problems

Read through the information on all of the pages linked above. Saidar spent days researching and creating those pages specifically to address the common questions and problems that people have and help them get connected. Your question is probably answered there.

Try consulting your system administrator or service. If you pay to connect to the Internet, you have every right to ask your service to help you make full use of what you're paying for. The people who run your service more experienced and informed about how it works than Saidar. Your service providers get paid to help you, Saidar doesn't.

Read through the Getting More Help information to find out what Saidar does and doesn't know about, and what information will help her help you.

How to Play Tales of Ta'veren

The MUSH Information page includes links to tutorials and other help with basic commands for the new MUSH player. All players, new or experienced, must read the conduct rules included on this page.

The Character page explains how to get a permanent character of your own on Tales of Ta'veren, and how to develop a character you'll enjoy playing on the game. All players must read the character rules included on this page.

The Role-Play page explains the type of role-play in use on Tales of Ta'veren. MUSH role-play is slightly different than that of a game like Dungeons & Dragons, or a MUD. All players must read the role-play rules included on this page.

The Tales of Ta'veren game page contains a wealth of resources about the game, the world it's based on, and the people who play and administrate Tales of Ta'veren. This is the place to check for in-character gossip and news events and much more!