How To Connect
MUD Clients for Aabahran, the Forsaken Lands
Connect to: play.theforsakenlands.com port 1848
Aabahran supports GMCP (Generic MUD Communication Protocol), ANSI 16-color, and xterm 256-color. Any client you choose should support all three for the best experience.
Built-in Web Client
The fastest way to play — no download required. Visit theforsakenlands.com/play in any modern browser. Built on xterm.js with full GMCP, 256-color, and ANSI support.
Desktop Clients
Mudlet
The most popular modern MUD client. Cross-platform, powerful, and free.
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| GMCP | Native (enabled by default) |
| 256-Color | Yes (plus 24-bit truecolor) |
| ANSI | Yes |
| Cost | Free (open source) |
| Download | mudlet.org |
Highlights: Lua scripting, built-in 2D mapper with GMCP-driven automapping, aliases/triggers/timers, split-screen, MCCP2 compression, TLS/SSL, package/module system. Very active development and community. Recommended for most players.
TinTin++
A terminal-based MUD client for power users. Extremely lightweight and scriptable.
| Platforms | Windows (WinTin++), macOS, Linux, Android (Termux), iOS (iSH) |
| GMCP | Native (via #event handlers) |
| 256-Color | Yes |
| ANSI | Yes |
| Cost | Free (open source) |
| Download | tintin.mudhalla.net |
Highlights: Rich scripting language, regex triggers/aliases, automapper, split-screen, runs in any terminal. Runs on practically everything including phones via Termux/iSH. The choice for players who live in the terminal.
Blightmud
A modern terminal-based client written in Rust. Inspired by TinyFugue with modern conveniences.
| Platforms | macOS, Linux (Windows via WSL) |
| GMCP | Native (Lua callbacks) |
| 256-Color | Yes |
| ANSI | Yes |
| Cost | Free (open source) |
| Download | github.com/Blightmud/Blightmud |
Highlights: Lua scripting, GMCP hooks, MCCP2, TLS/SSL, text-to-speech, plugin system, spellchecking. A solid modern alternative to TinTin++ for terminal users.
MUSHclient
A long-standing Windows MUD client with an extensive plugin ecosystem.
| Platforms | Windows |
| GMCP | Via plugin |
| 256-Color | Yes (plus 24-bit truecolor) |
| ANSI | Yes |
| Cost | Free (open source) |
| Download | gammon.com.au/mushclient |
Highlights: Multi-language scripting (Lua, VBScript, JavaScript, Python), miniwindows for graphical overlays, MXP, MCCP, auto-mapper via plugins. No longer actively developed but stable and functional.
Mobile Clients
BlowTorch (Android)
A free Android telnet client designed for MUD games.
| Platforms | Android |
| GMCP | Yes |
| 256-Color | Yes |
| ANSI | Yes |
| Cost | Free |
| Download | Google Play |
Highlights: MCCP, aliases, triggers, customizable buttons, portrait and landscape mode. Development has slowed but the app remains functional.
MUDBasher (iOS)
The spiritual successor to MUDRammer, rebuilt for modern iOS.
| Platforms | iOS (iPhone/iPad) |
| GMCP | Unconfirmed |
| 256-Color | Yes (plus 24-bit RGB) |
| ANSI | Yes |
| Cost | Free |
| Download | App Store |
Highlights: 60fps rendering, VoiceOver accessibility, triggers/aliases with regex, TLS/SSL, radial quick-command controls. Note: GMCP support has not been confirmed — GMCP-dependent features (minimap, vitals bars) may not work.
Quick Comparison
| Client | Platforms | GMCP | 256-Color | Free | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Web Client | Browser | Yes | Yes | Yes | Built-in |
| Mudlet | Win/Mac/Linux | Yes | Yes | Yes | Active |
| TinTin++ | Win/Mac/Linux/Mobile | Yes | Yes | Yes | Active |
| Blightmud | Mac/Linux | Yes | Yes | Yes | Active |
| MUSHclient | Windows | Plugin | Yes | Yes | Stable |
| BlowTorch | Android | Yes | Yes | Yes | Minimal |
| MUDBasher | iOS | Unconfirmed | Yes | Yes | Active |
Connecting
With any client, connect to:
- Host:
play.theforsakenlands.com - Port:
1848
Or play instantly in your browser at theforsakenlands.com/play.