MOO
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What is MOO?
From the LambdaMOO Programmer's Manual:
MOO is a network-accessible, multi-user, programmable, interactive system well-suited to the construction of text-based adventure games, conferencing systems, and other collaborative software. Its most common use, however, is as a multi-participant, low-bandwidth virtual reality.

-- Pavel Curtis

Great, but what is MOO really?
It's a server you can connect to with a client program and chat real-time with other people. It's more than just chat, though; the server's database contains a whole virtual world you can walk around in and build upon, and MOO is highly programmable.

The best way to learn is to grab a client program, find yourself a MOO and login and look around.

Where do I get a MOO client program?
Check out our downloads page.

How do I find a MOO to connect to?
We recommend Rachel's Super MOO List, a comprehensive (and up-to-date) listing of public MOOs.

How do I learn about programming MOO?
Check out the programmer's manual and tutorials on the documentation page.

How do I set up my own MOO?
You'll need to download the server program and a core database. You should also read the Newbie Wizards FAQ.

Where can I talk with other MOO users/programmers/admins?
Join the mailing list or check out the links page for other discussion forums.

Are there other MOO resources?
Tons. See our links page.

How did this site get started?
More info about this site.