Realms of Despair

The original SMAUG MUD, a free medieval fantasy world open since 1994 with prestige classes, clans, orders and nations.

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Overview

Realms of Despair is the MUD for which the SMAUG codebase was written. Derek "Thoric" Snider started it in 1994, and it opened to the public that July; SMAUG was later released and became the base for many other MUDs.

The world contains over 250 original areas. Players choose from a wide set of races and classes, including prestige classes, and customize their appearance at creation. Equipment is often restricted by level, class, race or alignment, which shapes gear hunting. Organizations range from guilds and orders to player-killing clans and nations with their own roleplay.

The game is free. Players can use the official web client or connect any MUD client to realmsofdespair.com on port 4000, and a community wiki, RoDpedia, documents areas and mechanics.

Developer
Derek Snider
Release date
Unknown
Status
Released
Business model
Free
Platforms
Official website
realmsofdespair.com
Also known as
RoD

Gameplay

Features

Platforms

  • No download: plays in browser

Pricing

Free to startYes
Purchase price–
Subscription–
MicrotransactionsNo
Gacha / loot boxesNo
AdsNo

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FAQ

What platforms is Realms of Despair available on?

Realms of Despair is listed for Browser, Windows, macOS and Linux.

Is Realms of Despair free to play?

Yes. Realms of Despair can be started for free (monetization: Free).

Do I need to download Realms of Despair?

No. Realms of Despair can be played in a web browser.

Does Realms of Despair have PvP?

Yes, Realms of Despair includes player-versus-player content.

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