Introduction to Mapping

The Shareware versions of zMUD have a mapping module built-in that allows you to create maps of your MUDs. These maps are interactive and in addition to simply giving you a visual picture of your MUD, allow you to speedwalk anywhere based upon room names, automatically opening doors while walking, and much more. Maps can also be printed for offline use. The automapper adds a whole new perspective on MUDding, both for new users as well as advanced users.

Here are some of the basic features of the mapper:

Automatic configuration of mapper for your specific MUD

Zones allow maps within maps. Each zone can be multi-level

Can speedwalk to a room by double-clicking on the map

Room names and descriptions (and exits) automatically captured from the MUD

Can automatically generate map (to some extent) as you walk around

Manual editing functions for tweaking the map

Handles multiple levels (up/down), along with all 8 normal directions (n.s,e,w,ne,nw,se,sw) and non-standard exits defined by the user.

Cost of room traversal can be adjusted to improve optimal speedwalking

Versatile parsing can handle many MUD formats

Can read map "templates" and link them into your own maps

Handles one-way exits for maze areas

Handles doors with auto-opening code during speedwalking

 

Select one of the help topics below, or press the Next button to go to the next mapper topic:

Configuring the Mapper

     Manual Mapper Configuration

Creating a Map Automatically

Editing your Map

Using Zones

Speedwalking with the Map

Advanced Mapping

Overriding the Mapper

Room Scripts