Founded Oct, 2006.
In short, iMAK Mud is a text game that
supports multiple users. Mud stands for Multi-user dungeon. The
students who are involved with this project each have a character. Once
that character is logged in, they then have the ability to create
rooms, objects, and monsters that other players will eventually
interact with.
When iMAK mud was first brought online in
mid-October 2006, it had 1 room, a room created by Mr. Beck. This room
was very simple. In fact here is exactly what it looked like:
Welcome to iMAKMUD...
Shattered Ice Glen
You stand in this
somewhat open area of what used to be a monumental ice castle not too
long ago. There are craters in the earth where an unknown entity has
long since smited the sturdy construction. The wind and the sunshine
feels good on your face, but you can not help wondering why, and with
what unknown power, this grand castle of ice was reduced to the rubble
and chunks of broken ice all around you.
Exits:
None
A Bulletin Board for posting is here.
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One room existed. As things have progressed, several
students have contributed further content. At this point in time, we
have a swamp, a cave, and city all under development. Each one of these
'zones' will eventually have objects, creatures, and an ancillary
webpage which will be linked here.
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These text games first made their appearance in Europe during the 1970's. Here is a link to an informative article about the history behind this type of game.
Essentially, the source code which supports the network connections and
all of the interactivity within the game is written in the 'C'
programming language. The students involved with this project have two
primary roles: C Programmer and/or World Builder.
C Programmer:
-Students who have demonstrated their competence with the Linux
operating system that supports this game are bestowed with the
rank of level 65. They have complete access to the source code, and are
able to make changes as they see fit. This type of permission is not
granted easily. However, students that wish to obtain this access along
with supreme level 65 status all have an equal opportunity. They have
but only to pass a few competency tests as given by Mr. Beck. (The good
news is Mr. Beck diligently helps interested applicants both study for
and take the tests!)
World Builder:
-World Builders are
writers. They have the primary responsibility of writing rooms,
objects, and creatures, and are bestowed with the level 58. They are
given the task, which is not an easy one by any means, of breathing
life into the stories they create.
Any student interested in becoming a C Programmer must first master the basics of world building within the game.
Every keystroke is logged within the game and
subject to review by Mr. Beck. Students who do not exercise good
judgement will be removed from the MUD programming environment
completely.
The game is completely safe. Although the students
registered to participate on this project have 24 hour access to it
through their home internet connections, new accounts must be
authorized in person through Mr. Beck. iMAK students are the only ones
allowed access.
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