Connecting to Dark Pawns is straightforward, whether you prefer a zero-configuration web interface, a raw terminal command line, or a highly customized professional MUD client. The server runs continuously on port 4000 and supports concurrent Telnet and WebSocket connections.
For casual players or immediate access, we provide an elegant, web-native console. It wraps our high-performance WebSocket connection in a responsive, customizable terminal shell.
For dedicated players, we highly recommend utilizing a desktop client. These systems support local scripting, automated aliases, complex triggers, scrollback buffers, and graphic mapping capabilities that far exceed standard web browsers.
To configure your MUD client of choice, create a new profile with the following settings:
| Parameter | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Host / Address | darkpawns.labz0rz.com |
Authoritative server address |
| Port | 4000 |
Standard MUD communication port |
| Protocol | Raw TCP / Telnet | Standard text-based telnet protocol |
| Character Encoding | UTF-8 |
Default encoding (falls back to ISO-8859-1) |
| Terminal Type | xterm-256color |
Supports detailed MUD coloring schemas |
| Auto-Wrap | Disabled / 80 Columns | MUD handles formatting internally |
Mudlet is the industry standard for graphical MUD clients. It is free, open source, and packed with power user features.
TinTin++ is a classic, terminal-based MUD client built for developers, system administrators, and players who value speed, keyboard shortcuts, and minimal resource footprints.
# Debian/Ubuntu
sudo apt install tintin++
# macOS
brew install tintin++
TinyFugue (tf) is a lightweight, line-oriented MUD client that has been popular among UNIX enthusiasts for decades.
# Debian/Ubuntu
sudo apt install tf
# macOS
brew install tf
If you are using a raw terminal and have a telnet utility installed, you can connect immediately using a standard TCP shell command:
telnet darkpawns.labz0rz.com 4000
[!NOTE] Note for macOS users: Modern macOS does not ship with the
telnetutility by default. You can install it using Homebrew (brew install telnet) or connect via the in-browser Web Client.
Player123, DarkSlayer) will be rejected.help to receive a categorized list of basic actions. Type help <command> for detailed syntax guides.quit to safely save your character data and equipped items.all directions are from market square unless otherwise noted.
alaozar: 20 east, 5 north, 2 east, 30 north
kir-oshi: 16 south, 14 west, 20 south, 4 east
haven: (waterwalk required) all east, north, 2 east, follow road south
xixieqi: (waterwalk required) 41 south
the cold village: 11 west, 7 north
trolls: 18 west, 7 south
ender: 13 south, 4 west, down
sea cave lagoon: (need waterwalk) 15 south, 28 east, 7 south, 2 west, south, west, south, west, north
seilons: 22 west, 2 north
battleground: all south, 28 west, 3 north
biodome: (waterwalk required) 43 south, 11 east, north
mines: all south, all west, 4 south, 10 west, 6 north, all east
glyndwr (dirt zone): (waterwalk required) all east, north, east, south, 2 east
orcs: 32 west, 5 south, down (From Market Square)
ogres: 16 east, 7 north, west, 2 south
volcano: 14 west, 7 north, 3 west, north, east, 4 north, 3 west, 3 north, east, north, east, north, 3 east, north, 2 west, north, 2 east, north, east, 5 south, 3 east, south, east, north, east, 6 east, pick door east, open door east, (speedwalk) 4 south, 5 down, west
swamp of sadness: (waterwalk required) 18 south, 12 east
hell: 15 west, 4 north, west, 3 north, 3 east
bhyroga: 15 west, 4 north, west, 3 north, west, 5 north, 2 east, 4 north
ice giants: (from bhyroga) all north through the gates (must be picked or unlocked with worn gate key), continue to go all north, all east, s (caves are east)
ssyzyils island: (from xixieqi) 12 east, 7 north, 5 west
arden: (waterwalk required) 32 east, 12 north, 3 east, 2 north, east
amber: (from arden) east, south, 3 east, 3 north, east, 3 north, 2 up, north, up, north
kaedrien, the ice dragon: (from the northern gate of bhyroga) all north, all west, down, 3 north, up
shax’in, the brown dragon: 18 south, 30 west, 4 south, 8 west, south, 2 west, down
xedent, the brass dragon: 18 south, 30 west, 5 south, 12 west, 8 north, 5 east
elementals: (waterwalk required) 29 south, west, south west, south, 3 west, 4 south, west, south
the grey keep: (GK) 18s, 30w, 3s, 7w, 2n
desert grove: 18 south, 30 west, 4 south, 10 west, 4 north, west, 8 north
desert tunnels: (from desert grove) 9 west, 5 south, speedwalk south, west
drakaan, leader of the desert raiders: (from desert tunnels) down, 2 west, down, 2 west, north, 2 west, south, 3 west, 2 north, 2 up, 2 east, up, 4 east (he is east)
western end of tunnels: (from desert tunnels) down, 2 west, down, 2 west, north, 2 west, south, 3 west, 2 north, up, west, up, 7 west
nixith, the blue dragon: (from western end of tunnels) 2 west, 7 south, 8 west, down
the lair of the dracolich: (from western end of tunnels) 11 west, 7 north
paphoset’s temple: (from western end of tunnels): 2 west, 3 north, 4 east, north
the dark mages tower: (DMT - main portal room) 14 west, 7 north, 3 west, north, west, 4 north, west, 5 north, east, 3 north, west (must kill ice mage to get key, or pick door), 2 north
directions start from main portal room.
the dark mage: w, s, e, 3s, n, e, 2s, w, s, e, 2s, 4e (he is north)
apprentice mage: w, s, e, 3s, n, e, 2s, w, s, e, 2s, 2n (he is north)
chess board: w, s, e, 3s, n, e, 2s, w, s, e, s
the statue garden: w, s, e, 3s, n, e, 2s, e
the reflection pool: w, s, e, 3s, n, e, 2s, 3w, n, w
the demon kchz: 2n, w, s, w, n, w, n, s, w, n, w, s, s (he is west)
gate: 12 east, 3 north
middle is where you start off, it is a 3x3 square.
north: kir draxin
northeast: amber/arden forest
east: DZ/haven
southeast: swamp
south: plains
southwest: noirwood
west: desert
northwest: bhyroga/ice giants
Aidan: [aidan’s profile] [aidan’s email] [private message] [aidan’s AIM]
Tanis: [tanis’s profile] [tanis’s email] [private message] [tanis’s AIM]
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the offical dark pawns homepage - contains general information about the game, an faq, city maps, and game updates.
the mud connector - the definitive resource for mudding on the web. well over a thousand different mud listings, resources for players and admins alike, as well as a message board.
Anything you could ever need to MUD.
Your standard MUD client. Freeware, ANSI support, relatively small scrollback buffer, trigger and alias support.
MUSHClient v3.45 (1.35mb) - One of the more feature-rich MUD clients available. Seemingly endless scrollback buffer; this one seems to be more popular with the trigger-reliant mudders. This is shareware, so the full program costs $20. Or you can use a serial code.
zMUD v6.16 (4.79mb) - Probably one of the most popular clients available. This is a shareware version which means you can only use it for 30 days before you have to pay the $25 registration fee. Or you can use the provided crack (188kb) - consult DAMN.NFO for instructions.
MCL v0.53.00 (162kb) - MUD Client for Linux.
Excel Viewer (3.72mb) - Use this to view the Microsoft Excel files below if you do not have MS Office.
APR and Regen Calculator (6.12kb) - Determine APR based on damage dice and your cleric or mage’s regen standing, resting, and sleeping. Consult the README for more information. Thanks to Whistler for making this.