Fire Client

There is an abundance of entertainment over the web, but you might not really feel comfortable using your web browser for these types of activities. For instance, Fire Client is an application which lets you connect to MUD servers in order to get in touch with friends or play your favorite, text-based multiplayer games.

For starters, Fire Client is an application which helps you connect to MUD servers from the comfort of the desktop. The interface uses classic elements in its designed, and this simplicity makes sure you don’t have a hard time getting accustomed to the set of features. Needless to say that an active Internet connection is required.

Multiple tabs are supported, so you can stay connected to different servers. On the bright side of things, the application comes with a staggering amount of MUD servers to directly connect to, but you can also set up a new one by simply providing the corresponding ID, host, and connection port.

The list of servers can be saved for later processing, and there’s even an offline mode for supported MUD servers. Once you go through all settings, it’s possible to export them under several file formats for later use, including zMUD as TXT.

Fire Client offers a built-in music player for complete immersion in your virtual world. You can set up a playlist on the spot or load an existing one. Playback controls can neatly be handled through hotkeys.

Last but not least, the application comes with a character configuration sheet. It displays all gathered characters, but also lets you add custom ones with aliases, events, macros, tab completion, triggers, variables, and more.

Bottom line is that MUD games are still among us, and Fire Client is the application with which to enjoy them without the need to use a web browser. Settings can neatly be saved and managed here, while tab support lets you stay connected to multiple servers at a time.