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Introduction
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A cross-platform, open source, and super fast [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mud_client MUD client] with scripting in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lua Lua].
  
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Welcome to Mudlet, a modern MUD client for GNU/Linux, Windows and Mac OSX that offers all the tools to get the most out of your gaming experience.
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New to Mudlet? Why not start with [http://mudlet.org/media the basics], or take a look at '''[[Manual:Contents | Mudlet Manual]]'''. Or perhaps you want to find the answer to a [[FAQ | Frequently Asked Question]]. If you don't have it yet, [http://www.mudlet.org/download/ download it] - it's free, and works on Windows, Mac, and Linux-based OS's.
  
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Throughout this document, we hope to familiarize you with the basic aspects of Mudlet, from the interface to its very powerful and feature-rich scripting backend. The main focus in the development of Mudlet has been efficiency and performance, but we also try to make it as easily accessible as possible. However, keep in mind that this is a complex piece of software with a large set of tools that does require some deeper understanding of the underlying principles. To use Mudlet in any meaningful way, you should take a closer look at the technical section in this manual.
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Are you having troubles with Mudlet? We can help. [http://forums.mudlet.org/viewforum.php?f=9 Start here].
  
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If you are not familiar with modern MUD clients in general, you should also take a look at the general introduction to MUD clients section at the beginning of this manual. You are welcome to ask questions on the forum of our website. If you find a bug, please let us know.
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== External Links ==
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* [http://www.mudlet.org Mudlet Homepage]
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* [http://forums.mudlet.org Forums]
  
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Watch the introductory Mudlet 1.0 screencast
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== Wiki Links ==
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* [[Manual:Contents | Mudlet Manual]]
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* [[Manual:Lua Functions | Mudlet Lua API]]
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* [[FAQ | Frequently Asked Questions]]
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* [[:Category:Mudlet Package Listing | Mudlet Packages]]
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* [[:Category:Snippets | Snippets and Demonstrations]]
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* [[Compiling Mudlet]]
  
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== Lua ==
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Everything is centered around the central Lua scripting unit. Everything shares the same variables & functions, and everything is accessible from anywhere.
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Mudlet uses Lua! Learning it is really rewarding - take a look at excellent stuff like the [http://luatut.com/ Lua tutorial] (has an intro+crash course), [http://tylerneylon.com/a/learn-lua/ Learn Lua in 15 mins], [http://www.phailed.me/2011/02/learn-lua-the-hard-way-1/ Learning Lua the Hard Way] (very rewarding), [http://www.lua.org/pil/ Programming in Lua] (official, but might be hard to follow) and various [http://lua-users.org/wiki/TutorialDirectory Lua tutorials] (simple and easy).
  
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== Special Links ==
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* [[:Special:AllPages | All Pages]]
  
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Interested in contributing to this site? Use the following links to learn more about MediaWiki: (Note that the following links are not related to Mudlet)
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[[Mudlet]] is a freshly-minted [[MUD client]], designed to take mudding to a new level.
 
  
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* [http://www.mudlet.org Visit the website]
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* [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Formatting Wiki syntax]
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* [http://forums.mudlet.org Visit the forums]
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Table Wiki table syntax]
  
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== Getting started ==
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Anyone may edit the wiki, however unfortunately registration has to be closed due to spambots - so hop into the [https://discord.gg/BwgJpMj Discord server] and ping @Vadi if you'd like to join!
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* [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:FAQ MediaWiki FAQ]
 
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Revision as of 10:07, 25 March 2017

Welcome to the Mudlet Wiki!

About Mudlet

A cross-platform, open source, and super fast MUD client with scripting in Lua.

New to Mudlet? Why not start with the basics, or take a look at Mudlet Manual. Or perhaps you want to find the answer to a Frequently Asked Question. If you don't have it yet, download it - it's free, and works on Windows, Mac, and Linux-based OS's.

Are you having troubles with Mudlet? We can help. Start here.

External Links

Wiki Links

Lua

Mudlet uses Lua! Learning it is really rewarding - take a look at excellent stuff like the Lua tutorial (has an intro+crash course), Learn Lua in 15 mins, Learning Lua the Hard Way (very rewarding), Programming in Lua (official, but might be hard to follow) and various Lua tutorials (simple and easy).

Special Links

Using MediaWiki

Interested in contributing to this site? Use the following links to learn more about MediaWiki: (Note that the following links are not related to Mudlet)

Anyone may edit the wiki, however unfortunately registration has to be closed due to spambots - so hop into the Discord server and ping @Vadi if you'd like to join!

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