Features

The following is a list of implemented or planned features for the BabbleMUD code base. Features in grey are still being implemented.

The list is a work in progress itself - expect things to change as development continues and as we get around to adding more :-)

Technical, Administrative Features

• Core functionality written in C++.
• Uses the Lua scripting engine for handling game logic and area-scripts.
• Developed from scratch: not based off of any previous code-base.
• Supports Mud eXtension Protocal (MXP), MUD Client Compression Protocol (MCCP)
• Networking and DNS lookups handled in separate threads: network operations do not cause the server to block.
• Full online building/administration support, via web server and in-game commands.
• Can (mostly) convert SMAUG 1.4 areas.
• Changes to configuration files are backed up incrementally: it is easy to go back to the configuration at any given date.
• Integrated web server - easy access to who list and other MUD information

C++-Specific, Compilation

• Successfully compiled on Unix-based platforms, Win32 (Visual C++ 7.0) and Cygwin.
• Compiled using g++ 3.4.1 for even stricter C++-standards compliance
• Supports precompiled headers for faster compiles (g++ 3.4.1)

World, Area & Room Features

• Powerful scripting for interaction with the world and its inhabitants
• Coordinate-based rooms to change combat dynamics

Gameplay Features

General Gameplay

• Multi-lingual: players can choose which language their MUD output will be in:
• Currently supported languages: English, French
• Rich character development:
• Players are free to pick whichever skill path(s) they wish
• Complex skill tree system: skills can have prerequisites (stats, or other skills)
• Attributes improve with your skills
• Rich set of races, each with strengths and weakness
• Vehicles that can be entered, destroyed
• Travel inside a carriage
• Sail upon small boats or great ships
• Powerful greet system
• Characters only see each other by name when names have been exchanged
• Characters can guess the class of others based on their appearance
• Characters can disguise themselves and fool other characters
• Players can manually assign classes to others: wearing a disguise will not fool you if you recognize their face
• Players can manually assign names to others: even if they don't give you their name, you can still recognize them

Economics

• Store prices vary according to supply and demand
• Intricate crafting and industry: raw materials are obtained, then processed and finally made into finished products
• Store supplies is dependent on a supply and manufacturing chain
• Player-run stores

Politics

• Factions compete for control of cities, resources, land...
• Reputation: what you do affects how other factions perceive you
• Rich faction dynamics: faction relations improve or worsen based on how their members act and diplomatic action between leaders
• Players can participate in faction leadership: set policies, taxes, etc.
• Factions populated by NPCs

Player organizations

• Players can organize their own groups
• Player groups act as factions: e.g. players can take over cities like factions can

Rich non-player character interaction

• NPC disposition towards players changes with player repution, race, class, appearance, gender...
• Regions & cities have a large base of local rumors for NPC dialogue.
• NPC's discussion topics vary according to race, gender, profession...