| Xyllomer | |
|---|---|
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| Developer(s) | Project community |
| Engine | DGD |
| Platform(s) | Platform independent |
| Release date(s) | 1991 |
| Genre(s) | Medieval fantasy RP MUD |
| Mode(s) | Multiplayer |
| Media/distribution | Online |
| System requirements
Telnet client or MUD client, Internet access
| |
Xyllomer is a MUD, a text-based online role-playing game, founded in 1991 as PaderMUD (after the University of Paderborn, where it was hosted).[1] It was the first publicly accessible MUD to use Dworkin's Game Driver. It has been hosted in Germany throughout its history.
Game characteristics[]
XyllomerTemplate:'s setting is medieval fantasy in theme.[2] Roleplaying is enforced,[3] with strict penalties for improper out-of-character behavior, including conducting out-of-character communication through in-character channels.[2][4] Game mechanics are hidden behind abstractions so as to enhance immersiveness.[5]
Xyllomer supports a gameinfo command at its initial login screen to help new players orient themselves.[6]
History[]
A screenshot of one of the several login screens Xyllomer displays
In 1992, PaderMUD ported from its original LPMud 2.4.5 infrastructure to the CD gamedriver and mudlib.[7]
In 1993, PaderMUD ported from the CD driver to DGD, becoming the first public DGD MUD.[8]
In 1995, PaderMUD changed its named to Xyllomer.[9]
In 1996, Xyllomer moved to its own dedicated server, which has been funded by the players through donations. Previously, it had been hosted on a server owned by the University of Paderborn.[7]
In 2004, XyllomerTemplate:'s login screen was quoted as an example of civic-minded warnings issued to players regarding the time-consuming nature of MUDs.[10]
In 2010, Xyllomer has been upgraded to the latest DGD version and the wizards started to transform it into a permanent world setup.
References[]
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