Xyllomer
Encyclopedia
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). It was the first publicly accessible MUD to use Dworkin's Game Driver. It has been hosted in Germany throughout its history.
in theme. Roleplaying
is enforced, with strict penalties for improper out-of-character behavior, including conducting out-of-character communication through in-character channels. Game mechanics are hidden behind abstractions so as to enhance immersiveness.
Xyllomer supports a
2.4.5 infrastructure to the CD gamedriver and mudlib
.
In 1993, PaderMUD ported from the CD driver to DGD, becoming the first public DGD MUD.
In 1995, PaderMUD changed its named to Xyllomer.
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.
In 2004, Xyllomer login screen was quoted as an example of civic-minded warnings issued to players regarding the time-consuming nature of MUDs.
In 2010, Xyllomer has been upgraded to the latest DGD version and the wizards
started to transform it into a permanent world
setup.
MUD
A MUD , pronounced , is a multiplayer real-time virtual world, with the term usually referring to text-based instances of these. MUDs combine elements of role-playing games, hack and slash, player versus player, interactive fiction, and online chat...
, a text-based online role-playing game
Role-playing game
A role-playing game is a game in which players assume the roles of characters in a fictional setting. Players take responsibility for acting out these roles within a narrative, either through literal acting, or through a process of structured decision-making or character development...
, founded in 1991 as PaderMUD (after the University of Paderborn
University of Paderborn
The University of Paderborn in Paderborn, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany was founded in 1972. 15,228 students were enrolled at the university as of December 2010....
, where it was hosted). 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 setting is medieval fantasyMedieval fantasy
Medieval fantasy is a subgenre of fantasy that encompasses medieval era high fantasy and sometimes simply represents fictitious versions of historic events. This subgenre is common among role-playing games, text-based roleplaying, and high-fantasy literature....
in theme. Roleplaying
Role-playing game
A role-playing game is a game in which players assume the roles of characters in a fictional setting. Players take responsibility for acting out these roles within a narrative, either through literal acting, or through a process of structured decision-making or character development...
is enforced, with strict penalties for improper out-of-character behavior, including conducting out-of-character communication through in-character channels. Game mechanics are hidden behind abstractions so as to enhance immersiveness.
Xyllomer supports a
gameinfo command at its initial login screen to help new players orient themselves.History
In 1992, PaderMUD ported from its original LPMudLPMud
LPMud, abbreviated LP, is a family of MUD server software. Its first instance, the original LPMud game driver, was developed in 1989 by Lars Pensjö...
2.4.5 infrastructure to the CD gamedriver and mudlib
CD gamedriver and mudlib
CD gamedriver and CD mudlib are popular LPMud gamedriver and mudlib. The name CD comes from Chalmers Datorförening , which most of the developers were members of.- History :...
.
In 1993, PaderMUD ported from the CD driver to DGD, becoming the first public DGD MUD.
In 1995, PaderMUD changed its named to Xyllomer.
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.
In 2004, Xyllomer login screen was quoted as an example of civic-minded warnings issued to players regarding the time-consuming nature of MUDs.
In 2010, Xyllomer has been upgraded to the latest DGD version and the wizards
Wizard (MUD)
Wizard is commonly used in MUDs, particularly LPMuds, AberMUDs and MU*, as a term for the MUD's developers and administrators. The usage originates with Richard Bartle's original MUD1 and MUD2. It is frequently abbreviated "wiz", which is sometimes used as a verb; to wiz is to become a wizard...
started to transform it into a permanent world
Persistent world
A persistent world is a virtual world that continues to exist even after a user exits the world and that user-made changes to its state are, to some extent, permanent...
setup.