This text is a brief history of the development of the game WolfMUD over the past 30 years. It starts with the author’s childhood fascination with text adventure games and role-playing games in the early 1980s. The author then describes his journey of coding and rewriting WolfMUD in various programming languages such as BASIC, assembler, C, C++, and Java. The text also mentions the author’s experimentation with different computer platforms and operating systems, such as Windows, Linux, and Mac OS. The author concludes by mentioning a recent rewrite of WolfMUD in the Go programming language.
| Signal | Change | 10y horizon | Driving force |
|---|---|---|---|
| Development of WolfMUD | Evolution of coding and technology | More advanced and accessible coding tools | Nostalgia and personal interest |
| Publication of adventure books and games | Creation of adventure game genre | Increased popularity and diversity in adventure games | Desire for interactive storytelling and immersive experiences |
| Release of Colossal Adventure and Dungeons & Dragons | Growth of text-based adventure games and role-playing games | Expansion and innovation in the gaming industry | Increasing demand for immersive and interactive gaming experiences |
| Publication of Write Your Own Adventure Programs | Introduction of adventure game development guide | Increase in availability and accessibility of adventure game development | Desire for individual creativity and storytelling |
| Introduction to MirrorWorld | Emergence of Multi User Dungeon (MUD) | Rise of multiplayer text-based adventure games | Desire for collaborative and social gaming experiences |
| Development of WolfMUD | Evolution of adventure game development | Integration of networking and multiplayer capabilities | Desire to create a more immersive and interactive gaming experience |
| Switching to different programming languages and platforms | Adaptation to technological advancements | Exploration of new programming languages and platforms | Desire for improved performance and functionality |
| Migration to Linux and adoption of Vim as main editor | Shift in preferred operating system and text editor | Embracing open-source software and Linux ecosystem | Desire for flexibility, customization, and efficiency |
| Revival of WolfMUD in Go programming language | Transition to a new programming language | Development of a more efficient and modernized version of WolfMUD | Interest in learning and working with a new programming language |
| Continued development of WolfMUD in Go | Advancement of WolfMUD in Go programming language | Enhanced features, compatibility, and performance of WolfMUD | Passion for programming and enjoyment of working on WolfMUD |