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-Files for tbaMUD.
+***Files for Dark Sun MUD.***
 
+Dark Sun MUD is a continuation of tbaMUD/CircleMUD, which is built on DIKU MUD.
+The code here is freeware to honor that tradition.
 
+Due to the sensitive nature of topics found in this setting, all characters and
+players are 18+. The game world is based on the D&D campaign setting Dark Sun
+(as close as possible).
+
+Roleplay is highly encouraged, but not enforced.
+
+Features in Dark Sun MUD Alpha release:
+
+* The city of Tyr is available for exploration
+* Experience points and levels are removed in favor of skill based progression
+* Initial skills/spells based partly on tbaMUD code and Dark Sun 5e conversion
+* Expanded emoting system for roleplay
+* Permanent character death - aka. hardcore mode
+* A hybrid "5e-like" system where:
+ - [ ] Legacy THAC0 systems are removed in favor of the modern 5e system
+ - [ ] Your skill level translates to a proficiency bonus on a per-skill level
+ - [ ] Saving throws are based on 5e rules (if your class has them, you do)
+ - [ ] Your spell save DC is 8 + skill profiency + ability mod for your class
+ - [ ] AC and to hit d20 rolls typical of 5e, capped at +10 to hit and +8 to AC
+
+Features to be implemented in the next few releases:
+
+* Race selection based on Dark Sun
+* The Merchant Calendar and moon cycles
+* Heat based on time of day increases/decreases, changing hunger/thirst levels
+* Sandstorms
+* Shaded rooms
+* Criminal system for cities and jails
+* Basic Psionics
+* Basic crafting system
+* Continued skill and spell improvements
+* Apartment rentals for storing your loot
+* Account system for tracking players/characters over long periods of time
+* Quest system to increase or decrease notoriety
+* Additional zones/cities based on Dark Sun world map
+* Resources on the world map can be claimed by different city-states
+* Claimed resources improve quality of armor/weapons/food/prices available
+
+...and down the road:
+
+* Change to SQL database on the backend
+* Python abstraction layer for modern scripting support
+* Discord server integration for ticketing and community
+* Full documentation for admins and easy to follow improvement guides
+* ...something else I haven't thought of