Alter Aeon Gaming and RPG Articles

Gaming and Mudding Articles

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This page links to gaming articles, with a bit of an emphasis on muds and mudding. A lot of these articles apply to many of the games out there, ranging from older RPGs such as Demon's Winter and Diablo 2 to newer games such as World of Warcraft.

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

General Gaming Articles

A Glossary of Mudding Terms, by Smith
A glossary of MUD and Mudding terms that new players may be unfamiliar with.

Muds and Mudding FAQ
This article describes in basic terms what MUDs are and what Mudding is all about.

Common Mudding Clients, by Dentin
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, by Dentin
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.

New Players at Alter Aeon

Player Styles and Character Types, by Firebird
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.

Making the Most of Regen Time, by Ilex
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.

Words of Wisdom for New Players, by Morpheus
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.

Spellcasting For Newbies, by Caesar
This article talks about the usefulness of utility and other general spells for running experience.

New and Intermediate Players at Alter Aeon

So You Want to be a Player Killer..., by Firebird
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.

Creating an Effective Tank, by Shadowfax
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.

How to Pick a God, by Ilex and Dentin
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.

A Field Guide to Leading Groups, by Ilex
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, by Ilex
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.

Starting A New Clan, by Ouch
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, by Prisoner
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.

Advanced Alter Aeon Strategy

Bots and Botting in Alter Aeon, by Dentin
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, by Morpheus
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.

One and Two Player Attack Strategies, by Dentin
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.

Building Your Mana Regen Set, by Boa
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, by Dentin
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.

Other Alter Aeon Related Information

Interview with Dentin, by Ouch
This is a short interview with Dentin, done by the player Ouch and posted originally in issue 2 of the Ralnoth Times E-Zine.

Copyright (C) 2008 Dentinmud Internet Services


Gaming and Mudding Articles Recent Articles \| Sort by Category \| Sort by Author This page links to gaming articles, with a bit of an emphasis on muds and mudding. A lot of these articles apply to many of the games out there, ranging from older RPGs such as Demon's Winter and Diablo 2 to newer games such as World of Warcraft. New pages are added periodically, so check back later if you've already read everything. General Gaming Articles A Glossary of Mudding Terms, by Smith A glossary of MUD and Mudding terms that new players may be unfamiliar with. Muds and Mudding FAQ This article describes in basic terms what MUDs are and what Mudding is all about. Common Mudding Clients, by Dentin 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, by Dentin 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. New Players at Alter Aeon Player Styles and Character Types, by Firebird 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. Making the Most of Regen Time, by Ilex 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. Words of Wisdom for New Players, by Morpheus 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. Spellcasting For Newbies, by Caesar This article talks about the usefulness of utility and other general spells for running experience. New and Intermediate Players at Alter Aeon So You Want to be a Player Killer..., by Firebird 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. Creating an Effective Tank, by Shadowfax 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. How to Pick a God, by Ilex and Dentin 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. A Field Guide to Leading Groups, by Ilex 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, by Ilex 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. Starting A New Clan, by Ouch 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, by Prisoner 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. Advanced Alter Aeon Strategy Bots and Botting in Alter Aeon, by Dentin 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, by Morpheus 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. One and Two Player Attack Strategies, by Dentin 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. Building Your Mana Regen Set, by Boa 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, by Dentin 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. Other Alter Aeon Related Information Interview with Dentin, by Ouch This is a short interview with Dentin, done by the player Ouch and posted originally in issue 2 of the Ralnoth Times E-Zine.	Main Page Visually Impaired Support Gaming Articles Getting Started Starting Out What is AA? Downloads Game Help Help Pages Game Rules Commands Socials FAQ Skills & Spells Game Info Shops & Stores Quests Maps Areas Gods Recent Events Recent Changes All Information Players Who's Playing Forums Clans Find A Player Fan Fiction Artwork Miscellaneous Developer Blog Ralnoth Times Historical Archives Mud Links Banished Lands Back to Main Contact Us
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