Let's get you
playing!
First things first, our address is:
elephant.org
Some applications require a port
number and sometimes in a different area. If so, the correct port number is
23. Many applications assume this as a default so you do not always need to
specify it, for example Windows Telnet doesn't need it.
You connect to Ele Mud via something called Telnet.
The simplistic version of events is that Ele is an online text based game, requiring
a net connection. Telnet links your machine with Ele, and allows you to send
commands from your machine, and Ele responds. Easy eh? You need to put the time
honoured address:
Choose your tools...
With your net connection running, you have some telnet choices available to
you. Ele is in colour, so you'll ideally need something which supports colour.
Telnet applications come in many forms, but we've got this to offer.. Download
one of these.
Basic Telnet
You probably have a something that will allow you to connect
to telnet programes free with your chosen operating system.
For example in Windows or Unix you can access this via the command
line. Click HERE to launch
yourself a telnet window and get cracking immediately.
Telnet Clients
Everything from glorified telnet
programs to fully fledged Mud Clients are available on the 'net.
Here is a selection of our favourites.
Putty
for Windows (Free)
Very small and basic telnet and ssh client. Completely free
to use
ZMud
for Windows (30 day trial)
More complicated, but has more features, and designed specifically
for connecting to a Mud.
TinyFuge
for UNIX (Free)
Proclaimed as the best Unix client to be found anywhere.
Kmuddy
for LINUX (Free)
Linux Mud Client
Rapscallion
for Macintosh (Free)
A good free telnet client for Mac users!
Let us begin
Feel free to have a look
round first, we have a Guest character
set up for this purpose. You can log in as Guest and explore
the town of Drakenwood, chat to other players and generally
get a feel for the place so that you can be sure you choose
the right name and guild when you start your new character.
But if you've got the character
in your head and you know what name you wish to use, then it's time to meet
new people, head out on quests and make a difference to your chosen guild..
At this point you may well have
further questions, follow these links to find the answers:
Erm, what are YOU on about!?
Character
Creation
FAQ
Newbie Guide
Back to Play
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