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Crimson MUD - Original DikuMUD Distribution
Original Crimson distribution with C source, world files, and documentation. Historical reference only: includes legacy player and saved-object data requiring private review.
About this resource
The collection index identifies Crimson.tar.gz as the original distribution. It contains 378 files, including C source and headers, a Makefile, startup scripts, compressed documentation, and 70 world (.wld) files with associated mobile, object, and zone data. The package documents a DikuMUD-derived game and Crimson-specific changes. Mudhaven has not compiled or boot-tested it; modern compiler and operating-system compatibility is unverified. 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 The archive includes a nonempty player database measuring 90,181 bytes and saved-object data (2,264 bytes). Its source defines password fields in player records. Treat inherited account data as potentially sensitive; do not deploy old accounts, reuse credentials, or expose runtime data through a website. Review privately and create clean runtime files before use. The archive staged here is unchanged, not sanitized. License warning Source notices refer to the original DikuMUD license, and src/doc/license.doc.Z is included. That compressed copy was located but was not successfully decoded during this review; read it before reuse. A development note expresses an intention to make code public domain in the future, which is not a current blanket permission grant. Preserve all copyright notices and credits, and review contributor and area terms. Do not assume later DikuMUD or other Crimson-project relicensing automatically covers this exact archive. This listing grants no reuse or redistribution rights.
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
DikuMUD-derived; bundled license and contributor terms require review
Original Author
Ryan “Cryogen” Haksi; Gian-Paolo “Anastasius” Musumeci; DikuMUD team
Credits
The bundled credits name Cryogen (Ryan Haksi) and Gian-Paolo Musumeci (Anastasius) for CrimsonMUD modifications. 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. Source notices refer to the original DikuMUD license, and src/doc/license.doc.Z is included. That compressed copy was located but was not successfully decoded during this review; read it before reuse. A development note expresses an intention to make code public domain in the future, which is not a current blanket permission grant. Preserve all copyright notices and credits, and review contributor and area terms. Do not assume later DikuMUD or other Crimson-project relicensing automatically covers this exact archive. This listing grants no reuse or redistribution rights.
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