Newbie Guide

==Experienced at MU*ing?==
If you are a more experienced gamer and wish to bypass this guide and proceed to our Quickstart page, you may do so now.
==What is a MUSH?==
A MUSH is text based role-playing game that utilizes both the Telnet protocol and client for connection. While very similar to a MUD in many ways, a MUSH focuses more on character interaction and role play dynamics than on base combat sometimes referred to as Hack & Slash.
==What is Role-Playing?==
Role-playing is a type of game where you assume the role of a character that either you or someone else creates. In the case of the Dark Horizons MUSH you will have the opportunity to create your own character. Then you will be able to control the actions and words of that character as they go about their lives. You decide what they would do.
==What is Dark Horizons?==
Dark Horizons is a MUSH. It is based in the Star Wars universe approximately 37 years before Star Wars: A New Hope. The first Star Wars movie released by Lucasfilm in 1977. For more specifics on the game and it's theme see: Theme
==How do I get started?==
==What is a MUSH Client?==
===Microsoft Windows===
MUSHClient - MUSHClient Tutorial
SimpleMU - SimpleMU Tutorial
===Mac OSX===
Savitar - Savitar Tutorial
Atlantis - Atlantis Tutorial
===Linux===
TinyFugue - TinyFugue Tutorial
==How do I connect to Dark Horizons?==
Once you have a MUSH client downloaded and installed, follow the instruction provided with the individual application for setting up the connection. Here are a few details that are common to all client. *Note: some clients may use varying terminology.
* Server IP address: 208.69.182.180
* Port: 2001
Your client will most likely ask you for character name and password information. Enter this in if you have it. If you do not, leave these areas blank for now.
If you have not done so already, you can connect to the server. If everything has been configured correctly, you should see the following text in your client window:
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