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Tools

A network protocol and client method commonly used to access remote text-based services.

Why it's here

Placed in Hold: 1 article(s) of evidence from 1 source(s), led by research-stage coverage, with 1 in the last 30 days. Confidence 24%. Low accumulated evidence, so it defaults conservatively pending more signal.

Evidence (1)

2Hacker News·7/24/2026research
Why MUDs Still Matter Today
The article argues that MUDs, text-based multi-user virtual worlds, remain relevant because they support rich collaborative play, roleplaying, and community-building. It explains how players interact through command-driven interfaces and how different MUDs simulate worlds, systems, and storytelling in varying levels of complexity.