Willowdale
WillowdaleMUD
Alpha Development
This game is currently in alpha development and is continuously being updated and modified. Expect frequent changes, new features, and occasional bugs as we build the world of Willowdale.
- Morquin, January 2026
Connect using the Web Client
Or connect using your favorite MUD client on:
willowdalemud.com
Telnet port : 1111
Secure (TLS) port : 1112

We recommend Mudlet for telnet connections.
Recent Changes
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2026-02-16 v0.31.3
Recent changes now shown on the home page. Webclient fullscreen mode persists across page reloads. Fixed widget resize handle drifting. Map zoom menu now labeled.
2026-02-15 v0.31.2
Webclient controls moved to a dedicated toolbar. Players online counter now updates in real time. Navigation links display in consistent order.
2026-02-15 v0.31.1
Webclient now reconnects automatically when returning to the page. Side-by-side widgets can lock their width. Fixed a visual flash on hard reload.
2026-02-14 v0.31.0
Webclient items and equipment now show tooltips on hover. Logging out with an active session shows a themed confirmation dialog.
2026-02-09 v0.30.0
Inventory, equipment, and shop items now have clickable names with right-click context menus. Help commands and skills are now clickable. New 'config links' and 'config links-underline' settings.
2026-01-27 v0.29.0
You can now wear two rings (mainhand and offhand slots). New 'mapunmark' command lets you forget visited rooms. Map viewer improvements for the webclient.
2026-01-21 v0.28.0
Zone mobs now support difficulty tiers (easy to boss) with scaled stats. Elite and boss mobs have increased HP and damage. Fixed map widget clearing when moving between areas.
2026-01-20 v0.27.0
Books now have clickable page navigation at the bottom of each page. Items and gold now spawn immediately after copyover instead of waiting 15 minutes. Mobs can now have custom spawn messages.
2026-01-18 v0.26.0
Webclient now supports TAB completion from terminal text (Shift+TAB cycles backward). Scribe command shows usage help and supports 'scribe scrawl remove'. Rooms limited to 3 scrawls. Fixed reading notes.
2026-01-17 v0.25.0
New 'credits' command displays game credits. Scrawls now appear in room descriptions with 'read scrawl' to view. New 'note' item type for written documents. Added various tavern food and drink items.
2026-01-16 v0.24.0
New 'roll' command for dice rolling with collectible dice items. New 'destroy' command to permanently remove items. Scribe skill refactored: notes (Lvl 1), permanent runes (Lvl 2), and temporary scrawls (Lvl 3). Signs now display with 'read sign' command.
2026-01-14 v0.23.1
The 'who' command now shows idle time instead of online time. Locked doors now re-lock after the configured interval. Webclient keyring updates in real-time.
2026-01-13 v0.23.0
Webclient now has a music playlist with repeat and shuffle options, plus a volume slider. Fixed login issue where declining to kick an existing connection would leave you stuck.
2026-01-13 v0.22.1
Fixed copyover not preserving your current location for webclient connections. Orphan connection cleanup prevents stuck zombie states.
2026-01-13 v0.22.0
New 'clean' command removes items and corpses from rooms (level 6+). The 'changes' command now has clickable page navigation. Receiving items via mail now updates your inventory display properly.
2026-01-12 v0.21.0
Enriched farmhouse area in West Willowdale Fields with detailed room descriptions and examinable objects. Webclient now supports Items and Affects widgets.
2026-01-12 v0.20.0
Clickable links now work in help files, room exits, and shop lists. New 'config wrapchannels' option controls chat message wrapping. Shop displays improved with better alignment.
2026-01-12 v0.19.2
Config settings now save properly. New 'config linewrap max' option caps line width on large screens. Webclient echoes typed commands, adds numpad +/- for up/down movement, and renames Keychain tab to Keyring.
2026-01-11 v0.19.1
Webclient items now have a right-click menu for Equip, Look, Drop, and Remove actions. Direction matching improved so diagonal exits require 'nw' or 'northw+' instead of matching on just 'n'.
2026-01-11 v0.19.0
Webclient Equipment widget now has tabs for Equipment, Inventory, and Keychain. Inventory display matches in-game format with numbered items, quantities, and item count. Keychain shows your keys and lockpicks with their associated locations.
2026-01-10 v0.18.0
New 'last' command to view chat history (e.g., 'last chat', 'last tell 20'). Webclient comms now show timestamps and channel-colored tags. Fixed quit command disconnecting prematurely. Looking at room details now supports partial matching (e.g., 'look cobble' for cobblestones).
2026-01-10 v0.17.4
Added 'twiddle' social and 'help socials' command to list all available socials. Fixed the 'blink' social to show correct pronouns.
2026-01-10 v0.17.2
Webclient fixes: Communications widget now scrolls properly, numpad movement works while typing. The 'alias' command now shows only your custom aliases. New characters start with more gold.
2026-01-09 v0.17.1
Webclient now supports command chaining with semicolons (e.g., 'look;west;attack rabbit').
2026-01-09 v0.17.0
Major webclient redesign: new look with draggable sidebars, dockable GMCP widgets (Map, Vitals, Communications), font selection, and persistent room discovery on the map.
2026-01-06 v0.16.0
Added bug, idea, and typo commands to send feedback directly to the developers. Type 'help bug' for details.
2026-01-06 v0.15.0
Added stamina as a new combat resource. Basic attacks generate stamina, which is spent on class abilities. Most class abilities are now functional including counter-attacks and AoE skills.
2026-01-04 v0.14.0
Skills now have specialization rank caps - your chosen spec determines how far you can advance each skill. Combat skills now use windup and recovery timing.
2025-12-31 v0.13.0
Webclient sessions now persist when navigating away. You can resume your session within 30 minutes by returning to the page.
2025-12-30 v0.12.0
Webclient now displays an interactive map showing nearby rooms as you explore. The map updates automatically when you move.
2025-12-27 v0.11.0
Added the West Willowdale Fields, a new agricultural zone with farms, fields, and peaceful countryside to explore.
2025-12-26 v0.10.3
Updated room names in the Willowdale Academy courtyard area.
2025-12-22 v0.10.0
New class-based skills and abilities system. Use 'skills' for active commands and 'abilities' for passive effects. Training costs now displayed. Type 'help skills' for details.
2025-12-17 v0.9.3
Rewrote the 'who' command with Staff and Adventurers sections. Removed decorative borders from various displays for a cleaner look.
2025-12-16 v0.9.2
Added the 'changes' command to view recent game updates.

Credits

Welcome to WillowdaleMUD!

v. 0.31.3 (2026-02-16)

Custom built based on GoMud Engine

(original GoMud by Dylan Squires aka Volte6).


Credits:

Development, design, mechanics and world building by Morquin

Additional mechanics and world building by Fylnor


Acknowledgements:

Players and staff of AsteriaMUD for unending fun and inspiration.


A special thanks to:

Astrum, Eryn, Durd, Briklen, Zorian, Wren, Xelphiem, Greg and Arcades


Based on GoMud Engine