Beyond the Void - A Text-Based Adventure Game

Welcome to Beyond the Void

This is the home of Beyond the Void, a unique MUD (Multi-User Dungeon). The game is currently under development and available for player testing. We are also open to additional developers.

For more information or to get in touch, please join our Discord at https://discord.gg/HuS3xXA5.

In Beyond the Void, players explore a reimagined EverQuest universe touched by the arrival of an ancient alien race. These mysterious beings discovered Norrath through a dimensional rift and seeded the land with rift stones—powerful anchors that allow fast travel between the Void and key locations in the world.

The Void serves as a central hub, home to class trainers, guild masters, and trade opportunities for all professions. It's also where your journey expands: players can unlock and advance up to three distinct classes, opening the door to deep character customization and strategic play. Travel between the Void and Norrath is seamless, making exploration and progression easier than ever.

Beyond the Void is completely free to play. Our goal is to bring EverQuest back to its text-based MUD roots, while delivering a modern experience designed for solo players and small groups of friends. While we stay true to the spirit of classic EverQuest, the game will evolve to include new mechanics, genres, and innovations tailored to a rich, immersive text-only environment.

Game Features

Beyond the Void combines a unique Norrath experience into a text-based world while leveraging modern enhancements. Here are some of the key features:

New Mudlib: Built on a fresh mudlib using the LDMud driver.
Mudlet Client: Custom developed Mudlet client for a more rich player experience.
Character Browser: Check out your character or a buddy's character visually using the Character Browser: https://www.voidmud.com/charbrowser/
Multi-Classing: Build your character with up to three classes gaining access to each classes spells, AAs, combat abilities and disciplines.
Quests & Interactions: Supporting classic dialogues and item turn-ins (yes, there are Epic quests!).
Combat & Progression: Designed for a text-based environment inspired by the core mechanics of EverQuest-style combat.
Text-Based Gameplay: Descriptions and typed commands replace visuals, relying on your imagination and input.
Enhancements & Streamlining: Some systems introduce streamlined mechanics or additional features to complement the text-based format.
Graphical Adaptations: Certain elements, such as maps, have been reinterpreted for the MUD environment to maintain playability.

Custom Mudlet UI

We have developed a custom Mudlet UI for a more rich experience. The map is updated on the fly in the upper right corner. Your status as well as your target and your pets are easily accessible in the lower left.

Quality-of-Life Changes

While Beyond the Void strives to remain faithful to the classic EverQuest experience, we've also added several modern quality-of-life features to improve playability and reduce tedium for today's players:

Advanced Loot: Loot is managed with the 'loot' command - no need to manage the mess from fallen enemies.
Fast Regen: Automatically meditate and fast regenerate HP and Mana after being out-of-combat.
Suspended Buffs: Beneficial buffs are suspended and do not need to be recast due to timers.
Global In-Game Map: The 2d-map is colorized and feature-rich.
Improved Spell Management: Easily browse, cast, and manage spells without the need of a spellbook or spell gems.
Command Aliases: Define your own shortcuts to reduce typing and speed up frequent actions.
MORE TBD!: MUCH more to come as this game is developed.

Character Creation

A basic character creation is in place allowing you to choose your race, class, and deity. This generates your starting items, default factions, and moves you to your starting zone at your origin point. The origin spell is already integrated and can be used to return to your origin point.

All Items

Items, NPCs, and rooms (via maps) – well, basically everything, is generated from the ProjectEQ database. There are few custom coded areas on Beyond the Void MUD.