r/mud
Welcome to /r/MUD, covering MUD, MUSH, MUX, MOO, and all other MU* variants!
How to think about r/mud
The community focuses on MUDs (Multi-User Dungeons) and other text-based online games, including MUSH, MUX, and MOO variants. It serves as a hub for enthusiasts to discuss game mechanics, share experiences, and explore the creative aspects of text-based gaming. Members appreciate well-crafted narratives and the unique social interactions that these games foster, making it a distinct space for both players and developers.
Confidence 4/5
Audience
Participants are typically gamers, coders, and storytellers, often with a passion for interactive fiction and role-playing. The demographic skews towards younger adults and tech-savvy individuals who enjoy collaborative storytelling and game development. The vibe is generally supportive and creative, with members eager to share their knowledge and experiences in the genre.
Posting culture
Content that thrives includes game recommendations, development discussions, and personal experiences with different MU* games. Members appreciate detailed, thoughtful posts that contribute to the community's knowledge base. Casual or overly promotional content tends to be downvoted, and members expect a certain level of engagement and respect in discussions. Posting frequency can vary, but active participation is encouraged.
Brand engagement notes
Brands should approach this community with caution, as there is a strong aversion to overt promotion. Authentic engagement is key; brands can contribute by sharing valuable insights or tools for game development, or by participating in discussions without pushing products. Content that aligns with the interests of the community, such as tutorials or collaborative projects, is more likely to be well-received. Transparency and a genuine interest in the community's culture are essential for building trust.
Top keywords
What r/mud talks about
Weighted by how often each term appears in posts and comments, relative to baseline frequency. The largest words are the strongest signals of community focus.
External signals
Where the community looks
Top external domains linked from posts and comments — a quick read on the sources of truth this audience trusts.
Top contributors
Who shapes the conversation
The most active and most-upvoted posters and commenters in this community. Useful when planning outreach or studying a community's tastemakers.
Top posters
By post count
- u/mraston
- u/sh4d0wf4x
- u/Spacetyrant
- u/Obsdark
- u/Elysiumpromo
- u/copperspurrinit
- u/Comrade-Porcupine
- u/Gicker
- u/usiku_arm
- u/songofavaria
- u/MaxCrowbar
- u/Soft-Veterinarian899
- u/Traditional_Lynx_951
- u/AWwinner
- u/HiMizai
- u/ProgBellwether
- u/Griatch
- u/After_Main752
- u/DarqueHorse
- u/Ok-Concentrate-1084
- u/Blind-GamerGirl
- u/HeckinMew
- u/ishuli
- u/peppygrowlithe
- u/Aggravating_Smile_53
- u/PCRefurbrAbq
- u/Tehkorr
- u/Flat-Tree-3494
- u/Hopeful-Revolution27
- u/Marcus_Krow
- u/Twinblades713
- u/niarde
- u/Satoshishi
- u/aspecthumor
- u/Rodick90
- u/Grandmaster_Caladrel
- u/MalabaristaEnFuego
- u/Impossible_Dance8885
- u/lostindarknesspain
- u/Sensitive-Neck5328
- u/littleman2727
- u/Crimson-Forever
- u/DarthCubensis
- u/Squeethemushroomman
- u/clairehealer
- u/JimmyTheDestoyer
- u/jessejanssen2006
- u/wonderkarina
- u/Emira_956
- u/jdgmntday
- u/Regular-Rub-489
- u/EnchantedSin
- u/White_Owl_1980
- u/Nisa4444
- u/valraehollow
- u/JustHereToMUD
- u/dsyphor
- u/SweetonPern
- u/mrrdirtytalk
- u/Former_Ad_8195
- u/Big-Focus-8879
- u/entropy6767
By votes
- u/mraston
- u/copperspurrinit
- u/Comrade-Porcupine
- u/Gicker
- u/usiku_arm
- u/MaxCrowbar
- u/AWwinner
- u/sh4d0wf4x
- u/songofavaria
- u/Traditional_Lynx_951
- u/Soft-Veterinarian899
- u/HiMizai
- u/ProgBellwether
- u/Spacetyrant
- u/Griatch
- u/After_Main752
- u/DarqueHorse
- u/Elysiumpromo
- u/Ok-Concentrate-1084
- u/ishuli
- u/peppygrowlithe
- u/Obsdark
- u/Blind-GamerGirl
- u/HeckinMew
- u/Aggravating_Smile_53
- u/Flat-Tree-3494
- u/Hopeful-Revolution27
- u/PCRefurbrAbq
- u/Tehkorr
- u/Twinblades713
- u/niarde
- u/Satoshishi
- u/Marcus_Krow
- u/aspecthumor
- u/Rodick90
- u/Grandmaster_Caladrel
- u/MalabaristaEnFuego
- u/Sensitive-Neck5328
- u/Crimson-Forever
- u/Squeethemushroomman
- u/lostindarknesspain
- u/littleman2727
- u/clairehealer
- u/Impossible_Dance8885
- u/DarthCubensis
- u/JimmyTheDestoyer
- u/jessejanssen2006
- u/wonderkarina
- u/Emira_956
- u/jdgmntday
- u/Nisa4444
- u/valraehollow
- u/Regular-Rub-489
- u/EnchantedSin
- u/White_Owl_1980
- u/JustHereToMUD
- u/dsyphor
- u/SweetonPern
- u/mrrdirtytalk
- u/Former_Ad_8195
- u/Big-Focus-8879
- u/entropy6767
Top commenters
By comment count
- u/Twinblades713
- u/buttersstochfan-5956
- u/JustHereToMUD
- u/Digitiss
- u/takethecannoli4
- u/sh4d0wf4x
- u/TedCruzIsAPedo
- u/benjibarnesoahu
- u/[deleted]
- u/HiMizai
- u/GeneralBalance9755
- u/MaNiFeX
- u/gisco_tn
- u/Invermere
- u/Flat-Tree-3494
- u/Spacetyrant
- u/the_andruid
- u/JonesyOnReddit
- u/vrhelmutt
- u/ManWhoWasntThursday
- u/Savagemaw
- u/Jakabov
- u/Mister_Bubbles
- u/Ssolvarain
- u/Tough-Type6054
- u/hot_grey_earl_tea
- u/wannaBeAninja
- u/FarawayTurtle
- u/seclusivebeauty
- u/Blind-GamerGirl
- u/DarqueHorse
- u/Orinks
- u/hang-clean
- u/theglut
- u/Kaedok
- u/new2bay
- u/witheringwithme
- u/elendee
- u/verocity1989
- u/Nilrin
- u/ArasethAldrati
- u/EmeraldSunrise4000
- u/kellendros00
- u/Nisa4444
- u/dqxtdoflamingo
- u/draakdorei
- u/Marcus_Krow
- u/sorressean
- u/rastinta
- u/enfarious
- u/AbraxasTuring
- u/TorchshipMirage
- u/Twoshrubs
- u/StevetheNPC
- u/modestlyawesome
- u/supified
- u/notsanni
- u/Jihelu
- u/tektolnes
- u/AZCollins
- u/marshalldfx
- u/Kavrick
- u/stirlock
- u/schwabeschwabe
- u/aeoliedge
- u/KindestFeedback
- u/Saganto
- u/Leon_Price
- u/explodingchef668
- u/Vaylon
- u/SkytzOh
- u/amoth
- u/ClericofShade
- u/Qualthonlas
- u/TheLimpingNinja
- u/Ok_Student_3275
- u/shevy-java
- u/Gicker
- u/CulturalWelder
- u/Helpful-Imagination9
- u/Beautimusbelle
- u/Itikar
- u/thiscarhasfourtires
- u/Lyonix
- u/luciensadi
- u/binaryatrocity
- u/Ckorvuz
- u/FlightOfTheUnicorn
- u/jdgmntday
- u/vonroecke
- u/AngieNinja
- u/bubthegreat
- u/Zestyclose_Wonder640
- u/NeumaticEarth
- u/Shalcker
- u/Shindo_TS
- u/throwaway073847
- u/Midnit
- u/I_SNIFF_MOMS
- u/CloudkinSeer
By votes
- u/TedCruzIsAPedo
- u/Twinblades713
- u/modestlyawesome
- u/supified
- u/ArasethAldrati
- u/verocity1989
- u/buttersstochfan-5956
- u/takethecannoli4
- u/JustHereToMUD
- u/GeneralBalance9755
- u/Qualthonlas
- u/gisco_tn
- u/JonesyOnReddit
- u/sh4d0wf4x
- u/Cidan
- u/Mister_Bubbles
- u/Digitiss
- u/vonroecke
- u/the_andruid
- u/Tough-Type6054
- u/DarqueHorse
- u/Invermere
- u/Kedanna
- u/BigJimKen
- u/ManWhoWasntThursday
- u/Savagemaw
- u/enfarious
- u/wannaBeAninja
- u/benjibarnesoahu
- u/[deleted]
- u/Flat-Tree-3494
- u/shawncplus
- u/vrhelmutt
- u/TorchshipMirage
- u/notsanni
- u/luciensadi
- u/binaryatrocity
- u/hang-clean
- u/theglut
- u/Kaedok
- u/TheLimpingNinja
- u/HiMizai
- u/darkest_lyght69
- u/TurncoatTony
- u/Grebblow
- u/EmeraldSunrise4000
- u/Ssolvarain
- u/tektolnes
- u/FarawayTurtle
- u/shevy-java
- u/jdgmntday
- u/AngieNinja
- u/bubthegreat
- u/NeumaticEarth
- u/new2bay
- u/CloudkinSeer
- u/witheringwithme
- u/elendee
- u/hrark0n
- u/kellendros00
- u/Nisa4444
- u/AbraxasTuring
- u/AZCollins
- u/Kavrick
- u/hot_grey_earl_tea
- u/explodingchef668
- u/MaNiFeX
- u/Ok_Student_3275
- u/Gicker
- u/Orinks
- u/Shalcker
- u/Midnit
- u/Spacetyrant
- u/filchermcurr
- u/oh-golly-no
- u/verifyandtrustnoone
- u/Nilrin
- u/PlasticFossil
- u/benamas
- u/dqxtdoflamingo
- u/draakdorei
- u/Marcus_Krow
- u/StevetheNPC
- u/Jihelu
- u/marshalldfx
- u/KindestFeedback
- u/Saganto
- u/Leon_Price
- u/Vaylon
- u/SkytzOh
- u/CulturalWelder
- u/Helpful-Imagination9
- u/thiscarhasfourtires
- u/FlightOfTheUnicorn
- u/Shindo_TS
- u/throwaway073847
- u/Pagemastergeneral
- u/Naganawrkherenymore
- u/SnapTheNinja
- u/Odd_Condition9119
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FAQ
r/mud — frequently asked questions
Quick facts about this subreddit's size, history, focus, and related communities.
How many subscribers does r/mud have?
r/mud has approximately 21,115 subscribers as of May 27, 2026.
When was r/mud created?
r/mud was created on March 8, 2009 (17 years ago).
What is r/mud about?
The community focuses on MUDs (Multi-User Dungeons) and other text-based online games, including MUSH, MUX, and MOO variants. It serves as a hub for enthusiasts to discuss game mechanics, share experiences, and explore the creative aspects of text-based gaming. Members appreciate well-crafted narratives and the unique social interactions that these games foster, making it a …
What subreddits are similar to r/mud?
Communities similar to r/mud include r/pbbg, r/roguelikedev, r/roguelikes, r/interactivefiction, r/blind.
Who are the most active posters on r/mud?
The most frequent posters on r/mud include u/mraston, u/sh4d0wf4x, u/Spacetyrant.
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