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 ===== Welcome to Dune Mud! =====  ===== Welcome to Dune Mud! ===== 
  
-Dune Mud is a classic LP MUD based in Frank Herbert's DUNE Universe. Since 1992 Dune has been the LP MUD of choice for several generations of amazing players. Create a character, join one of ten guilds, and explore the 30,000+ game rooms. Enjoy opt-in PK and numerous in-game quests.+Dune Mud is a classic multiplayer online text adventure game ([[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MUD|MUD]]) based in Frank Herbert's DUNE Universe. Since 1992 Dune has been the [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LPMud|LP MUD]] of choice for several generations of amazing players. Create a character, join one of ten guilds, and explore the 30,000+ game rooms. Enjoy opt-in PK and numerous in-game quests.
  
-Friendly players! Social atmosphere! Passionate playerbase! Active wizard staff! +Friendly players! Social atmosphere! Passionate playerbase! Discord integration! Active coding staff!
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-[[http://dunemud.net:8080/cgi-bin/who|See who's online!]]+
  
 ===== Get started: =====  ===== Get started: ===== 
  
-Connect to Dune using a [[clients|telnet client]]. We recommend **[[https://www.mudlet.org/|Mudlet]]** (free | multi-os) or **[[http://forums.zuggsoft.com/index.php?page=4&action=viewall|CMud]]** (free 30 day trial | windows).+Connect to Dune using a [[clients|telnet client]]. We recommend **[[https://www.mudlet.org/|Mudlet]]** (free | multi-os) or **[[https://www.microsoft.com/en-ca/p/beipmu/9nblggh4trsv?rtc=1&activetab=pivot:overviewtab|BeipMU]]** (free | windows) but there are many other [[clients|possible clients]].
  
-**Address**dunemud.net **Port Number**: 6789+To connect use:
  
-===== Social Media: =====+^ Address      ^ Port Number ^ Protocol ^ 
 +| dunemud.net | 6789 | Classic Telnet | 
 +| dunemud.net | 6788 | TLS Secured | 
  
-Join our **[[https://www.facebook.com/groups/5274467630|Facebook Group]]**!+More information on using the TLS port to connect securely is [[security|available on the wiki]].
  
-We also have a Discord! Ask in-game for an invite link. +===== Discord =====
-===== Voting For Dune: =====+
  
-If you haven't already, please also consider **[[http://www.topmudsites.com/vote-DuneMUD.html|Voting for Dune]]** on TopMudSites. [[promoting|Promoting]] Dune is beneficial to everyone.+Dune has it's own [[https://discord.gg/crS6XBPjRn|Discord server]] you can joinWe frequently post important news to the [[https://discord.com/channels/411385767106183169/600530214036045828|#mud-updates]] channelThe in-game ''[discord]'' channel and the Discord [[https://discord.com/channels/411385767106183169/578452188016410627|#dunemud-chat]] channel are linked to make it easy to ask questions and chat between the game and Discord.
  
-Also take a second to **[[https://www.mudconnect.com/cgi-bin/vote.cgi?mud=Dune|Vote for Dune]]** on the Mud Connector.  It requires a simple registration, but is totally free.+If you use Facebook, also consider joining the  **[[https://www.facebook.com/groups/5274467630|Facebook Group]]**.
  
-===== Feedback / Contributions: ===== 
  
-If you have any suggestions or comments related to the wiki, [[wiki:suggestions|please let us know]]. Try to sign your suggestions so we know who to talk to for more information. In the edit pane the furthest icon to the right will insert your signature into the edit.+==== Recent News ====
  
-Remember! Anyone can make an account and submit edits! If you would like to help outplease ask member of the wiz team to make an account for youIf you spot any errors or inaccuracies feel free to correct them. [[wiki:rules|Learn more about the wiki site]].+^ Date ^ Update ^ 
 +| Mar 27th, 2024 | You may now specify the number of sockets (up to 3) on pieces of gear you print from a guild armoury. See in-game news for details. | 
 +| Mar 26th, 2024 | The guild armouries now have a 'check' command which allows you to evaluate and compare equipment before printing it. | 
 +| Mar 23rd, 2024 | The channels [sard], [assassins], and [warriors] have had their old speech decorations restored. | 
 +| Feb 9th, 2024 | The ''feelings'' command has been updated to allow searching for emotes containing specific words. See ''help feelings'' for more information. | 
 +| Jan 4th2024| The Bene Gesserit Warrior guild's dagger skills have been changed to unlock more evenly, and support counting. See in game guild news for more details. | 
 +| Dec 23rd, 2023 | The Holiday spirit has reached Arrakis. Monsters have holiday names, tokens are plentiful, and rare presents may be found. Ho ho ho! | 
 +| Oct 23rd, 2023 | Halloween is here and for limited time only Dune has been taken over by spooky monsters dropping special surprises. | 
 +| Oct 14th, 2023 | The Fremen thumper and maker hooks have been fixed, allowing worm riding once more. See in-game guild news for more information. | 
 +| Sep. 17, 2023 | The Honored Matres guild shop has a new "training cuffs" item available for purchase. See in-game guild news for more information. | 
 +| June 14th, 2023 | The ''skillcheck'' command can now calculate how much exp is required to advance a given skill to a specified level. See ''help skillcheck''. | 
 +| May 30th, 2023 | The Fremen ''train'' command has been reworked and now has the potential to give both parties an exp boostSee ''fhelp train''
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 +See the [[archive:old_news|Old DuneMUD News]] page for archived items.
  
-===== Wiki Sections: ===== 
 ==== Game Information ==== ==== Game Information ====
   * [[newbies|Getting Started]] - We were all newbies at one point! Get a head start on your MUDing career in this section.   * [[newbies|Getting Started]] - We were all newbies at one point! Get a head start on your MUDing career in this section.
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   * [[about|About Dune MUD]] - Learn about the past, present and future of the MUD   * [[about|About Dune MUD]] - Learn about the past, present and future of the MUD
   * [[universe:Overview|The Dune Universe]] - A section detailing Frank Herbert's Dune Universe. Here you will find terminology, thematic information, and information about the books and movies that inspired the MUD.   * [[universe:Overview|The Dune Universe]] - A section detailing Frank Herbert's Dune Universe. Here you will find terminology, thematic information, and information about the books and movies that inspired the MUD.
-  * [[staff:StaffList|MUD Staff]] - Learn about the current and past Dune MUD staff. Information about becoming a contributor to Dune MUD will be detailed here. 
-  * [[players:Start|MUD Players]] - Learn about the rich cast of characters <del>we can't get rid of</del> that frequent the MUD. 
-  * [[discussion:projects|Current Projects]] - See what's in the works, or coming down the pipe. 
-  * [[discussion:issues|Game Issues]] - A section for debating large-scale game changes/issues. 
 ==== Misc ==== ==== Misc ====
-  * [[clients|Clients]] - Mudding is tough work when you're playing on telnet.  Download a client and see the difference it makes! +  * [[clients|Clients]] - Mudding is tough work when you're playing on telnet.  Download a client and see the difference it makes! Get settings/tips specific for Dune.
-  * [[coding:Start|Coding]] - New to coding?  Experienced coder, but never worked with LPC before?  Here are some examples to get you started. +
-  * [[pklogs:Start|PK logs]] - See some intense Player vs. Player action +
-  * [[general:ascii-art|Ascii art]] - Ascii art to spice up the mud +
-  * [[general:logs|Funny Logs]] - Some of the funniest stuff caught on 'chat'... +
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