# Let's get started ### What is a MUD? :explaination of a mud type of game
:explaination of different types of MUD
:explaination of roleplay intensive
:explaination of what to expect when playing
### Examples of gameplay :video of gameplay
:logs of gameplay
### What is Telnet? :Explaination of Telnet
### Differenet MUD Clients :samples of mud client and link
:screenshots
### Connecting to ArmageddonMUD :how to create a connection using MUSHclient
:how to create a connection using GMUD
### Creating an Account :sample of creating an account
:reason for account (karma, tracking, multiple characters, etc)
### Creating a Character :meat and potatoes of article
:give sample characters here
:follow up with creating your own
### Waiting for approval :what to read next
:link to quickstart
:link to GDB / Discord / Help Link






### How do I create a character? With Sample Builds There are three basic steps. First, download (or find already installed) a **telnet client**. Second, create an **account**. Third, create a **character**. We'll walk you through these three steps. Also have a look at [Quickstart](http://www.armageddon.org/intro/chargen.php) which more or less walks you through the same steps as we will be doing here. ### Download & Install a Telnet Client MUDs use the TELNET protocal, and most computers have 'telnet' installed on them. But the default telnet client is pretty clunky, and there are a variety of telnet clients designed for MUDing. Here is a list, but if you want to jump right into it, use [the telnet client built into our website](http://www.armageddon.org/client/): - tintin++ - barebones. - zMUD - - MUSHclient - others (TODO) You put an address and a port into the client. Our address is **ginka.armageddon.org**. Our port is **4050**. ### Create an account "Before you create a character, you will need to create an account. You will be asked to choose an account name and supply an email address. Your account name is not shown in-game to characters you meet, but is seen by staff members. You must supply a valid email address; once you finish creating your account you will be automatically emailed a computer-generated password to use for your first login. If you don't receive this email, be sure to check your spam folder, and whitelist @armageddon.org if necessary. After you log in to your new account, you will be prompted to create a new password of your own choosing." (Arm Chargen Page)
### General Discussion Board (gdb) If you join a clan, you will be asked to join the clan's forum on the gdb. That is a separate tool entirely, our forums. It is at http://gdb.armageddon.org. It uses a different username and password. You don't need to sign up now!
### Create your first character "After logging in, choose option **R** from the main menu to create a new character. If you need help at any time during this process, don't hesitate to ask one of our Helpers." (Arm Chargen Page) At this point, I'd advise you pop over to the [Quickstart](http://www.armageddon.org/intro/chargen.php) guide to finish making a character. You might want to jump to **What do I do first?** too to talk about stats and the like. ``` ```
### Sample Builds You'll be asked for things like name, gender, main description, and so on, so be prepared. Below I provide some sample builds. I used the [Zalanthan Character Generation](http://www.generator.synthasite.com/zalanthan-character-generator.php) tool to generate them. Another useful tool is [the lifepath generator](http://armageddon.org/~nessalin/lifepath/generate.php). **Please do not use these verbatim!**
### Nauta's Tips: - You can find other examples of backgrounds, main descriptions, and short descriptions [here](http://www.armageddon.org/intro/sampledescs.php) and [here](http://www.armageddon.org/intro/samplebgs.php). Also note the help file on legal and illegal [sdesc words](http://www.armageddon.org/help/view/Sdesc%20Words). - Your stats are randomly generated, so avoid stating them in your main description, e.g., "very strong man", "very agile woman", etc. - I do the short description first and the first line of the main description will cover the features in the short description. Cover the basics first: hair, eyes, and body type. Then move on to the details if any beyond this. - As you can raise hoods or wear a facewrap to change your sdesc to a computer generated one, avoid words like 'short' and 'tall' in your sdesc, since these are relative! - Don't overthink the background! Be vague. A few sentences will do, especially on your first character. Use >biography to flesh out the background at a later date. - **Your first PC will be pretty ignorant!** We've tried our best to provide you with **What I Know?** and the basics knowledge, but the lore is overwhelming. Often, people come up with ways to account for this: amnesia, for instance, is popular. Just aim for a dirty commoner who doesn't know all the ins and outs of politics, who has never left the gates and so doesn't know the lay of the land. In fact, even Allanak is huge, so you don't need a character who knows even the basics of it! - Don't fuss Subguild. They are designed to be 'balanced' and there really is no bad Subguild. - Merchants are hard to pull off if you aren't in a clan on your first character. If you play off-peak, this might be frustrating! - Assassins are also complicated for various reasons, so I'd avoid this Guild on your first character. - Ranger and Warrior are good bets for combat types, and Burglar and Pickpockets good bets for sneaky types.
**Be prepared for these questions:** \page Be prepared for these questions: |Question|Suggestion| |:-|:-| |What name do you wish to call yourself?|Lasher| |Select a race:|(a) Human| |Select a guild for your Human:|(f) Ranger| |Select a subguild for your Human Ranger:|(w) Mercenary| |Enter your [stats] priority:|(enter) Random| |Main description:|See Sample Build #1| |Short description:|The ruby-tressed, square-shouldered man| |How tall is your character?|70 inches| |How much does your character weigh?|8 ten-stone| |How old would you like your character to be?|25| |Pick your character's origin|Allanak| |Enter your background|See Sample Build #1| ``` ``` ### Sample Build #1: Human Warrior/Mercenary ||| |:-|-| |**Name:**|Lasher| |**Short Description:**|The ruby-tressed, square-shouldered man| |**Guild:**|Warrior| |**Subguild:**|Mercenary| |**Race:**|Human| |**Gender:**|Male| ___ **Main Description:** This man has deep, ruby-hued locks, tangled in a mass around a set of squared shoulders. Glistening, hard-edged emerald eyes sit in a face that bears many tiny pock-marks. A freckled nose adorns the space above a pair of shapely, slightly chapped lips. Rising above a scarred neck is a aged countenance. Resting below that is a slightly curvy torso, somewhat graceful, with lean muscle, almost no visible bulk to it. Limbs that are lean and ripple with slight musculature extend from the midsection to the short-fingered hands, enfolded with skin that is pale, but covered in freckles and scars. Inked upon the lower stomach is a tattoo of a naked man. ___ **Character Background:** My name is Lasher and I grew up mostly under the harsh glare of Suk-Krath, at the edge of the tablelands, I often found myself thrilling as I watched the freedom that others seemed to enjoy so easily. With only myself for company I often found isolating myself to be rather amusing, when I got too depressed. Sometimes I find myself awaiting the day that others might find out about my wishing I could fly. Through the course of my life, I've found that people who smoke too much spice quite simply tend to disgust me. My favorite color is the brilliant turquoise shade of kalan wine. Sometimes, I have the serious hope of joining the Byn. ___ **Outward Demeanor:** overly racist. ___ **Nervous Tic:** Often they keep their arms crossed. ___ **Weapons:** ___ **Armor:** ___ **Equipment:**
\page ### Human Ranger/Weaponscrafter ||| |:-|-| |**Name:**|Malena| |**Short Description:**|The krath-kissed, sinewy woman| |**Guild:**|Ranger| |**Subguild:**|Weaponscrafter| |**Race:**|Human| |**Gender:**|Female| --- **Description**: This krath-kissed woman is a bit on the short side for her race, her form banded with sinewy muscle and bearing little to no curvature to speak of. A shock of full, slightly wavy hair, of a bizarre dark pink hides her left eye, flowing down to the top of her buttocks in long layers. Glittering eyes, the same vivid purple in color as purple salt crystals rest within her rounded face. Her button nose rests above a soft, sly smile. Etched upon her lower back is an intricate depiction of a snarling tembo. A long, smooth scar runs across her left palm. ___ **History:** I was born in Allanak. I spent most of my childhood alone. I was raised by my uncle, who sold weapons at the Bazaar. I dream of saving a hundred thousand Sid. Others say I am prejudiced against dwarves. I view myself as a peaceful, fun-loving person. My favorite food is fried squash. My favorite smell is the fresh, sweet smell of kalan. My favorite color is gold. My favorite pastime is playing Whira's Luck. My favorite booze is wine. My favorite spice is Zharal. My turnons are honesty and confidence, Yum. I'm rather prejudiced against dwarves, but I often find myself looking past my differences with half-giants. ___ **Weapons:** ___ **Armor:** ___ **Equipment:**
\page ### Half-Elven Burglar/Jeweler ||| |:-|-| |**Name:**|Murkadurk| |**Short Description:**|The caramel-skinned half-elven woman| |**Guild:**|Burglar| |**Subguild:**|Crafter| |**Race:**|Half-Elf| |**Gender:**|Female| --- **Description**: This caramel-skinned half-elven woman is tiny, almost the height of a child of her race, her form a dense collection of lean muscle wrapped in a light coating of fat. A mane of silken hair, which, in contrast to the inky-black of her lashes and brows, would seem to be colored with henna, hangs about this woman in a windswept tousle. Deep-set, almondine eyes, the same mirror-like, reflective pale hue as polished silver rest within her soft face. Her narrow nose rests above a pair of small, pinched lips. Etched upon her right side is a startlingly detailed tattoo of the outline of a tribal youth, crouched low to the ground, pose holding the sinuous grace of a quirri ready to pounce, spear in hand. A slender, bone hoop has been threaded through her nose. ___ **History:** I was born in Tuluk. I spent most of my childhood mining. I was raised by my older brother. I dream of finding Steinal. Others say I am a simple, uncomplicated person. I view myself as a little too naive for my own good. My favorite food is marilla-glazed bread. My favorite smell is smoke. My favorite color is indigo. My favorite pastime is playing Izdari. My favorite booze is Firebreather. My favorite spice is Kemen. My turnons are slender build, light hair, dark eyes. I'm rather prejudiced against stone magickers, but I often find myself looking past my differences with fire magickers. ___ **Weapons:** ___ **Armor:** ___ **Equipment:**
#### Warning: Half-elves are viewed in a negative way by both elves and humans! Set your expectations accordingly and READ [>help half-elf roleplay](http://www.armageddon.org/help/view/Half-Elf%20Roleplay) carefully!