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Crimson MUD - Later Source and World Snapshot
Later Crimson source and world snapshot with online-building documentation and expanded world data. Includes historical accounts, 671 equipment saves, logs, and old binaries.
About this resource
The collection index describes crimson.tgz as a later distribution with additional material. This snapshot contains 1,146 files, including C source, headers, build and startup files, utilities, documentation, and 80 world (.wld) files. Crimson.doc describes per-area data files, online editing, zones.tbl configuration, and a door-flag difference from stock DikuMUD. This is not a clean starter package, and the archive label does not establish a formal version number. Mudhaven has not compiled or boot-tested it. Archive provenance Archived copy in Internet Archive’s MUD collection APR 2024. The linked file was downloaded and its SHA-256 checksum matched the reviewed local archive on October 18, 2026. This is an archival mirror, not a current official release site. Runtime-data and security warning This unchanged snapshot includes a nonempty player database measuring 1,012,033 bytes, 671 player equipment-save files, a server log (2,167,761 bytes), and compiled executables including dmserver. Source structures include player-password fields. Treat accounts and logs as potentially sensitive. Do not publish their contents or deploy inherited accounts; privately review and replace runtime data before use. Audit and rebuild source in an isolated environment rather than trusting bundled executables. No full security audit has been performed. License warning Crimson/doc/license.doc.gz contains the original DikuMUD license, including restrictions on profit and distribution charges, preservation of notices, inclusion of the license, creator credits, and notification requirements. Read the complete terms and review contributor and area notices before use or redistribution. Do not label this archive public domain or assume a later DikuMUD or separate Crimson repository license applies to all of its contents. This listing and private staging are not a license grant.
Compatibility
Historical Unix C code; requires porting, security review, and clean runtime data. Not build- or boot-tested.
A download checksum confirms file integrity, not security or runtime compatibility. Review the source and included documentation before running unfamiliar software.
Attribution stays with the work.
License
Original DikuMUD license and contributor notices; see warnings
Original Author
Ryan “Cryogen” Haksi; Crimson contributors; DikuMUD team
Credits
Crimson.doc identifies Ryan Haksi (Cryogen) as its author, and the bundled credits name Cryogen for CrimsonMUD modifications. Other contributor and area notices remain in the archive. Original DikuMUD creators: Sebastian Hammer, Michael Seifert, Hans Henrik Staerfeldt, Tom Madsen, and Katja Nyboe. Preserve all bundled credits and source, documentation, and area attribution notices. Crimson/doc/license.doc.gz contains the original DikuMUD license, including restrictions on profit and distribution charges, preservation of notices, inclusion of the license, creator credits, and notification requirements. Read the complete terms and review contributor and area notices before use or redistribution. Do not label this archive public domain or assume a later DikuMUD or separate Crimson repository license applies to all of its contents. This listing is not a license grant.
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