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> that users connect to using Telnet

Not anymore ;)

Seriously though: did you notice any spikes up or down?

If you'd run it on a non-standard port, anyone can still connect with netcat, socat, etc etc.

Ah, not really. We are on a non-standard port (9000). I just meant some folks use the telnet client to connect, and we do negotiate some telnet options. I use tintin++ these days but I think most of our players are still using decades old zMUD versions to connect!

I always preferred gmud, but zmud has all the bells and whistles. All I needed was ANSI color, aliases, triggers, and command history.

How can I get access?

ncmdu.net 9000 :)

Pretty slow these days, hack 'n slash style game

Or with telnet (the client)

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