Retro Computing Roundtable

Gather 'round a virtual table to discuss today's news about yesterday's computers. All the latest from the world of vintage computer hobbyists, collectors and enthusiasts. We cover modern day vintage tech events, new developments for old hardware, the revival of retro tech, and many strolls down memory lane.

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RCR Episode 235: Playing in the MUD


Panelists: Paul Hagstrom (hosting), Earl Evans, and Carrington Vanston

Topic: Playing in the MUD

Multi User Dungeons brought a social aspect to computer RPGs, some with opportunities to do creative world building. We talk a bit about our experiences with these, and some about their background.

Topic/Feedback Links:

  • LambdaMOO at 50 Years of Text Games
  • Out of the MUD: The Origins of the MMORPG
  • Text-Based VR: Explore the Pioneering World of MUSHes
  • Osborne 3
  • Morrow Pivot
  • Zenith Z-171
  • Osborne Vixen
  • Memories of Bob Spencer
  • "Computer Games" music video by Mi-Sex
  • Rabbit RX83
  • NEWPRINT/80
  • World Turtle Day

Retro Computing News:

  • Past and Future Turtles
  • TurtleSpaces
  • MITS/Pertec/iCOM FD 3202
  • MITS/Pertec/iCOM FD 3712
  • MITS/Pertec/iCOM FD 3802
  • Teletext preservation by accident

Vintage Computer commercials:

  • Austext
  • Ceefax demonstration

Retro Computing Gift Idea:

  • Ceefax mug

Auction Picks:

  • Carrington: CORE9 universal remote
    • See also: About the CL9 Core controller
  • Earl: Osborne 1
  • Paul: Jupiter Ace 4000
    • New Micro-Professors I
    • Chatbot
    • Relax
    • See also: Dalek Relaxation Tape
    • Max Machine

Closing notes:

  • People’s Republic of Interactive Fiction
  • Z80 Playground

Feedback/Discussion:

  • @rcrpodcast on Twitter
  • Vintage Computer Forum
  • RCR Podcast on Facebook
  • Throwback Network
  • Throwback Network on Facebook

Intro / Closing Song: Back to Oz by John X
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 May 29, 2021  n/a