Welcome to
Beyond the Void
Beyond the Void is an EverQuest MUD and classic multiplayer text game built for mudders who love LP MUDs, rich progression, and modern quality-of-life tools like Mudlet, MUSHclient, QMud, and Mudforge. An EverQuest-inspired text-based RPG that brings the world of Norrath to life. Explore a reimagined universe touched by an ancient alien race.
The Story of Beyond the Void
The Rift Stones
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 Hub
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.
Free to Play Forever
Beyond the Void is completely free to play. Our goal is to bring EverQuest back to its text-based 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 classic EverQuest experience with modern enhancements
Multi-Classing
Build your character with up to three classes, gaining access to each class's spells, AAs, combat abilities, and disciplines.
Rebirth System
Rebirth any time you hit max level for tangible and permanent bonuses such as +exp rate% and +proc rate.
Epic Quests
Classic dialogues and item turn-ins are fully supported. Yes, there are Epic quests waiting for you!
EverQuest Combat
Combat code inspired by EQ to preserve the closest EverQuest experience possible in a text-based environment.
Custom Mudlet UI
Custom developed Mudlet client for a richer player experience with real-time maps and enhanced visuals.
Free to Play
Beyond the Void is completely free to play. No subscriptions, no pay-to-win, just pure adventure.
Quality-of-Life Enhancements
Modern conveniences that improve playability without compromising the classic EverQuest experience
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, integrated into your Mudlet client.
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.
Installation
Beyond the Void supports Mudlet, MUSHclient/QMud, and Mudforge.
MUSHclient / QMud
- Create a new world for voidmud.com:2201
- Install the correct VoidMUD plugin for your client
- Enjoy!
Mudforge
- Open play.mudvault.org
- Required: install the Beyond the Void Mudforge plugin at voidmud.com/VoidMUD-mudvault.lua
- Connect to voidmud.com:2201
Gameplay Features
Experience classic EverQuest systems in a text-based environment
Choose your race, class, and deity to begin your adventure
Combat mechanics inspired by classic EverQuest
Interact with NPCs through classic dialogue systems
Complete quests by handing in items to NPCs
Manage your gear with race/class restrictions honored
Buy and sell items from merchants across Norrath
Craft items using traditional EverQuest tradeskills
NPCs react with EverQuest-style social aggro mechanics