FKMud was originally based on SMAUG and MRMud code which were both
originally based on the Merc 2.1 code which was created by Furey,
Hatchet, and Kahn.
This original code base is available as Merc_21.tar.gz via FTP from:
ftp.tcp.com, ftp.math.okstate.edu and ftp.game.org.
E-mail to 'merc-request@kpc.com' to join the merc mailing list.
Merc would like to thank ...
... Diku Mud for their code base.
... The Free Software Foundation and DJ Delorie for kick-ass tools.
... Copper Mud and Alfa Mud for releasing their code and worlds.
... Aod of Generic for ... well, everything. You're a hoopy frood, Aod.
... Alander for many ideas and contributions.
... John Brothers of Silly for permission to use Silly code and worlds.
... Zrin for administering the mailing list.
... Abaddon for proofreading our comm.c.
... Hind, Quin, Vic, Diavolo, Oleg, Trienne, and others for porting help.
... Diavolo, Grodyn, Morgenes, and others for code and bug fixes.
... Raff, Doctor, VampLestat, Nirrad, Tyrst, PinkF, Chris, Glop for worlds.
... the players and imps of Mud Dome, Final Mud, Mud Lite, Vego Mud, Rivers
of Mud, Ruhr Mud, and Mystic Realms for bug reports, ideas, new code,
and hours of enjoyment.
Share and enjoy.