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TinTin++

TinTin++

TinTin++ is a popular open-source, text-based multiplayer online roleplaying game (MUD) client first released in 1993. It supports scripting and has a large community of players and developers.
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TinTin++: Open-Source MUD Client

A text-based multiplayer online roleplaying game (MUD) client with scripting support, popular among open-source communities since 1993.

What is TinTin++?

TinTin++ is a versatile, open-source MUD client first released in 1993 by Peter Unold. It was originally developed for DikuMUDs but has since been expanded to support many MUD codebases. TinTin++ is known for its powerful scripting capabilities, allowing automation of common tasks and triggering of events during gameplay.

Some key features of TinTin++ include:

  • Support for most MUD protocols including MCCP compression
  • Aliases for abbreviating common commands
  • Triggers and actions for automating behaviors
  • Scripts in its own easy-to-learn scripting language
  • Sessions for connecting to multiple MUDs
  • Logging of conversation history
  • Configurable colors and visual settings

TinTin++ has a loyal community of players and developers who have contributed scripts, triggers, and language packs over the years. Its open source nature has allowed continuous improvement of the client. Players praise TinTin++ for being highly customizable for their MUDing needs while having low system resource usage. It remains one of the most popular MUD clients today.

TinTin++ Features

Features

  1. Text-based interface
  2. Scripting language for automating tasks
  3. Triggers and actions for game events
  4. Aliases for abbreviating commands
  5. Session logging and world maps
  6. Plugin system for extending functionality

Pricing

  • Open Source

Pros

Lightweight and fast

Highly customizable with scripting

Active community support

Cross-platform and open source

Cons

Steep learning curve

Outdated interface by modern standards

Limited to text-based MUD games

Official Links

Official Website
https://tintin.sourceforge.net/

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