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Text-based fantasy MMORPG / MUD

DragonRealms

DragonRealms is a long-running fantasy text MMORPG from Simutronics, launched in 1996. It features a living GM-run world, extensive skill progression, roleplaying, crafting, commerce and player-versus-player options.

Full profileTextMUDMMORPGFantasyPersistent WorldRoleplaySkillsHistorical
Recorded activeCatalog signalOnline 20+ years1996 releaseClassic-era MMO1996 release1990s MMO1996 releaseHow signals work
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StatusReleased / active
Business modelFree-to-play / subscription options
GenreText-based fantasy MMORPG / MUD
Release1996
PlatformsWeb Browser, Text Client
At a glance

MMO DNA

CombatSkill-based text PvE/PvP combat
Solo playStrong
PvPYes
PvEYes
CraftingYes
HousingNo
TradingYes
ControllerNo
Player fit

Why you might like it

  • Supports players who prefer meaningful solo progression.
  • Includes verified PvE-focused play.
  • Includes PvP for competitive encounters.
Before you play

Things to consider

  • Controller support is not currently recorded for this profile.
  • Reliable gameplay imagery was not available during the latest media review.
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Research record

Last checked
2026-08-16
Profile depth
Full
Source note
Historical/official source verification
No direct official link verified in the current record.
Profile confidence

Research coverage

4/5 verified
  • IdentityVerified
  • Current statusVerified
  • FeaturesVerified
  • MediaUnavailable
  • Research sourceRecorded

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Combat match/TG/MUDAlternative profile where no exact combat match is recordedGenre & settingGemStone IIIBoth cataloged as Text-based fantasy MMORPG / MUDShared featuresAchaeaShared: PvP, PvE, crafting, tradingBusiness model12SKY M GLOBALAlternative profile where no exact model match is recorded

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Game history

DragonRealms timeline

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  1. 1996
    Released

    MMOFinder records DragonRealms as released in 1996.

  2. Current
    Catalog status

    Released / active

  3. 2026-08-16
    Research checked

    Core catalog fields were reviewed for this profile.

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Media

DragonRealms media

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Gameplay, availability and research notes

DragonRealms is tracked in MMOFinder's database as a Text-based fantasy MMORPG / MUD. Its current record lists the game as Released / active, with a business model of Free-to-play / subscription options. MMOFinder records its release year as 1996. Platform availability is recorded as Web Browser, Text Client. This summary is built from the site's existing research fields so unverified details remain clearly separated from confirmed catalog data.

The gameplay record currently describes combat or multiplayer structure as Skill-based text PvE/PvP combat. Discovery metadata for this entry includes Text, MUD, MMORPG, Fantasy, Persistent World, Roleplay. Developer information is listed as Simutronics, while publisher information is listed as Simutronics. These fields are useful for comparing the title with nearby entries in the catalog, especially when older games have sparse public documentation.

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