RPG Programming

Articles for developers interested in MUD programming, framework comparisons, and contributing to a 31-year-old codebase. Icesus runs on the open-source FluffOS driver; the game codebase itself is maintained by trusted contributors.

Articles

FluffOS vs Evennia: Choosing a MUD Engine
A practical comparison between Python/Evennia and LPC/FluffOS, with a clear path for developers who would rather contribute to an existing production world.

Contribute to Icesus

If you'd rather contribute than build your own, see Contribute to Icesus. If you are new to the game itself, start with How to Play a MUD.