Xyllomer
| Xyllomer | |
|---|---|
| File:Xyllomer logo.gif | |
| Developer(s) | Project community |
| Engine | DGD |
| Platforms | Platform independent |
| Release date(s) | 1991 |
| Genre(s) | Medieval fantasy RP MUD |
| Mode(s) | Multiplayer |
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]:{{{3}}} It was the first publicly accessible MUD to use Dworkin's Game Driver. It has been hosted in Germany throughout its history.
Game characteristics
Xyllomer's setting is medieval fantasy in theme.[2]:{{{3}}} Roleplaying is enforced,[3]:{{{3}}} with strict penalties for improper out-of-character behavior, including conducting out-of-character communication through in-character channels.[2]:{{{3}}}[4]:{{{3}}} Game mechanics are hidden behind abstractions so as to enhance immersiveness.[5]:{{{3}}}
Xyllomer supports a gameinfo command at its initial login screen to help new players orient themselves.[6]:{{{3}}}
History
In 1992, PaderMUD ported from its original LPMud 2.4.5 infrastructure to the CD gamedriver and mudlib.[7]:{{{3}}}
In 1993, PaderMUD ported from the CD driver to DGD, becoming the first public DGD MUD.[8]:{{{3}}}
In 1995, PaderMUD changed its named to Xyllomer.[9]:{{{3}}}
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]:{{{3}}}
In 2004, Xyllomer's login screen was quoted as an example of civic-minded warnings issued to players regarding the time-consuming nature of MUDs.[10]:{{{3}}}
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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