UI Guide - CKMud Android Client

Layout Overview

The CKMud interface is optimized for mobile gameplay with a complete terminal emulator, real-time vitals display, and intuitive controls. Here's the full interface in action:

Full CKMud Android client interface showing terminal, vitals bars, and controls — Main game terminal with ANSI colored output, character vitals bars (PL/Ki/Fatigue), toolbar, and direction/command controls.

Character Selection & App Updates

When you launch the app, you're greeted with the Character Selection menu where you can manage your connected characters and see update notifications:

Character selection screen showing update available dialog — Character selection menu with an "Update Available" dialog, allowing you to download and install the latest app version while managing your characters.

Update Notifications

The app automatically checks for updates on launch:

Update Available: Dialog appears if a newer version is available on the server
Download & Install: Tap "Yes" to download the APK (shows progress %)
Auto-Install: Once downloaded, the app prompts to install and automatically restarts
Seamless: All of this happens in-app without needing the Play Store

Character Management

From the character selection screen, you can:

+ Add New: Create a new character connection
Tap a character: Launch into the game with that character
Long-press a character: Disconnect or remove from saved list
Multiple sessions: Keep multiple characters connected in the background (max 16)

Top Toolbar

Left Side: Font Controls

A− and A+ buttons adjust the terminal font size.

Range: 6sp to 24sp (default: 12sp)
Settings persist per character
Terminal auto-reflows text when size changes

Center: Character Name

Displays your current character name and server connection status.

Green dot: Connected and active
Shows: Character name (e.g., "Zenzi") and server (e.g., "ckmud.com:8500")

Right Side: Tools & Menu

TOOLS button opens the Tools drawer with tabs for:

📝 Aliases - Create and manage aliases
⚡ Triggers - Create pattern-matching triggers
⏱ Timers - Schedule repeating commands
📊 Variables - Manage persistent variables
💬 Channels - Configure custom regex channels
🎛️ Features - Toggle CKMud-specific UI features
🎮 Joystick - Configure joystick styles and commands

⋯ (Menu) button provides:

🔧 Settings - Global app settings (keep screen on, background connection, echo input, repeat mode)

Terminal Area

Full VT100 Terminal Emulator

The CKMud client includes a complete VT100 terminal emulator that renders all MUD output with pixel-perfect accuracy. This isn't just a text display—it's a full-featured terminal that handles escape sequences, cursor positioning, colors, and text styling exactly like a desktop terminal.

Scrollback Buffer

The terminal maintains a 5000-line scrollback buffer, allowing you to review past output:

Scroll up with your finger to view older messages
Lines beyond 5000 are automatically removed (FIFO)
All formatting (colors, bold, underline) preserved in history

ANSI/VT100 Color & Formatting Support

Full support for ANSI escape sequences means all MUD colors, text effects, and styling display correctly:

256-color palette: All standard ANSI colors plus 216 extended colors
Text attributes: Bold, italic, underline, inverse (swap fg/bg)
Cursor positioning: Server can move cursor anywhere on screen
Box drawing: Unicode box-drawing characters and braille patterns supported

Technical Note: The terminal uses the DejaVu Sans Mono bundled font (not system Monospace) to guarantee identical glyph metrics across all devices and full Unicode coverage for special characters.

ANSI-Aware Word Wrapping

When text is wider than the terminal column width, the app intelligently wraps at word boundaries without breaking ANSI color codes:

Measures visible character count (ANSI codes are invisible)
Wraps at word boundaries when possible
Preserves all color information across line breaks
Auto-adjusts when font size changes
Prevents colored text from being double-wrapped due to invisible escape sequences

Auto-Scroll to Bottom

The terminal automatically scrolls to show the latest output when:

You type a command in the input bar
You tap a direction button
You tap a joystick direction
You switch to a different session

Split-Mode Scrolling

When you scroll up to review history, the terminal automatically splits into two panes to prevent the display from shifting as new content arrives:

Terminal in split mode showing history above and live tail below — Split-mode scrolling: frozen history (top 2/3), gold divider, and live tail (bottom 1/3) showing incoming messages in real-time.

How Split Mode Works

Top pane (2/3): Frozen history at your scroll position
Gold divider: Visual separator between old and new content
Bottom pane (1/3): Live tail showing new messages in real-time
▲ Live button: Tap to snap back to live-tail mode

The history stays frozen while new messages arrive at the bottom, so you can read without distraction. The display doesn't shift as the emulator buffer advances.

Tip: You can also scroll all the way to the bottom to dismiss split mode and return to full live-tail rendering.

Screen Orientation

The app is optimized for portrait orientation on mobile devices.

Vitals Bar (CKMud Only)

On CKMud servers, the vitals bar displays three progress bars below the toolbar:

PL (Power Level)

Horizontal bar showing current/max PL

Color: Typically blue
Updates from MSDP every server update
Feature-gated: Toggle in Tools → Features

Ki

Race-dependent resource bar

Android/BioAndroid: "Heat" label
Others: "Ki" label
Color: Typically green
Feature-gated: Toggle in Tools → Features

Fatigue

Character fatigue/rested state

Hidden for Android/BioAndroid (they don't fatigue)
Color: Typically yellow
Feature-gated: Toggle in Tools → Features

Tip: On non-CKMud servers, the vitals bar is hidden by default. Toggle in Tools → Features to enable if desired.

Opponent & Combo Bars

Opponent Bar

Displays during combat (CKMud only)

Shows: Enemy name + red health bar
Displays below vitals bars for easy reference
Driven by MSDP OPPONENT_HEALTH and OPPONENT_NAME values
Auto-hides when combat ends (opponent health 0%)
Feature-gated: Toggle in Tools → Features

Enemy health bar displayed below player vitals during combat — Enemy health bar appears below your vitals during combat, showing opponent name and remaining health as a red progress bar.

Combo Chain Display

Visual representation of your current combo chain during combat (CKMud only)

Shows your position in the current combo chain
Updates in real-time as you land hits
Remains visible until combo breaks, completes, or combat ends
Driven by MSDP COMBO_HISTORY value
Feature-gated: Toggle in Tools → Features

Combo chain display showing current position in combo sequence — Combo chain display shows your current position in the combo sequence during active combat.

Combo Break Notification

Visual alert when your combo resets

Appears when your combo chain breaks
Fades out automatically after a couple seconds
Provides immediate feedback for combat flow tracking

Combo break notification showing visual feedback — Combo break notification provides visual feedback when your combo chain is reset.

Direction Buttons

Quick-send buttons for movement commands on the input bar:

Button Actions

Button	Sends	Use Case
N	north	Move north
E	east	Move east
S	south	Move south
W	west	Move west
U	up	Move up (vertical)
D	down	Move down (vertical)

Tip: Tapping a direction button also triggers auto-scroll (scrolls to bottom if you were reading history).

Input Bar & Command Entry

Input bar with quick command buttons and keyboard — Input bar with command history buttons (↑/↓), quick command buttons (yellow controls), and on-screen keyboard.

Multiple Input Methods

Commands can be sent in multiple ways, all of which auto-scroll the terminal to the bottom:

On-screen keyboard: Type and press Enter/Send
Hardware keyboard: Type and press Enter
Direction buttons: N/E/S/W/U/D for movement
Joystick: 8 directions or custom commands
Quick command buttons: Yellow buttons on the input bar

Smart Command History (100 commands per session)

The app remembers up to 100 commands per character with intelligent navigation:

Basic Navigation

↑ Up arrow: Previous command (cycles backward through history)
↓ Down arrow: Next command (cycles forward)
Each session maintains its own command history (no sharing between characters)

Prefix Filtering (Smart Search)

Start typing, then press ↑/↓ to filter history by what you've typed:

Scenario: Your history contains: "focus heal", "focus damage", "focus kick", "quaff potion"

Type: "fo" (in input box)
Press ↑ → shows "focus kick" (most recent command starting with "fo")
Press ↑ → shows "focus damage"
Press ↑ → shows "focus heal"
Press ↓ → shows "focus damage"

Type: "qu"
Press ↑ → shows "quaff potion" (only match)
                        

This dramatically speeds up repeating similar commands without re-typing.

#N Repeat Prefix (Batch Commands)

Execute a command multiple times with a single send:

#40 drink flask        // Drink 40 times
#1000 train str        // Train str 1000 times (max)
#5 focus 'kenjutsu'    // Focus kenjutsu 5 times
#200 meditate          // Meditate 200 times
                    

How It Works

Range: 1 to 1000 maximum repetitions
Syntax: #
Works with: Any command, aliases, and trigger actions
Per-session isolation: Repeats don't leak between active/inactive sessions
Cancellation: Repeats stop when the session disconnects

Pro Tip: Combine repeat with aliases for powerful macros: #50 #alias_name

Echo Input (Optional Display)

By default, your typed commands are sent silently. When enabled in Settings, you'll see your commands echoed to the terminal:

> focus heal
You focus your energy toward healing.

> quaff potion
You quaff a healing potion.
                    

Toggle: Menu → Settings → Echo Input

Helpful for verifying commands were sent
Useful for streaming/video recording
Creates a complete session transcript in the scrollback

Dual Joystick

Overview

Optional on-screen dual joystick for 8-directional movement and custom commands:

Left Joystick: 8 directions (N/NE/E/SE/S/SW/W/NW)
Right Joystick: 4 custom commands (center, corners)
Configurable per server (Tools → Joystick tab)
5 visual styles: Classic, Minimalist, Glossy Orb, Radar, Warp Gate

Configuration

In Tools drawer, tap the Joystick tab:

Enable/Disable: Toggle joystick visibility
Style: Choose from 5 visual styles
Size: Adjust joystick diameter
Position: Move joystick to your preferred screen location
Command Mapping: Assign commands to each direction

Movement Directions

Left joystick sends:

Direction	Command
North	north
NorthEast	northeast (or "ne")
East	east
SouthEast	southeast (or "se")
South	south
SouthWest	southwest (or "sw")
West	west
NorthWest	northwest (or "nw")

Right Joystick (Custom Commands)

Assign commands to the right joystick positions:

Center: Fired when joystick is released at center
Corners (N/E/S/W): Fired when joystick held in that direction
Examples: quaff potion, focus 'invigorate', look

Tip: Joystick settings are per-server, so you can have different layouts for different characters.

Drawers & Popups

Session Drawer

Switch between characters or return to the main menu:

Swipe right from the left edge: Opens session drawer showing all connected characters
Tap a session: Switch to that character instantly
+ Add New: Create and connect to a new character
Press back button: Returns to character select menu with options to keep sessions running in background or close them

Info Drawer (≡ Button)

Swipe up or tap the ≡ button at bottom to open the info drawer with tabs:

Chat Tab

View recent messages from channels

9 default channels: OOC, Chat, Quest, Event, Raid, Clan, Auction, Group, Tell
Custom regex channels you've created
300 messages per channel (capped)
Timestamp prefix on each message

Stats Tab

Character statistics (when enabled for the server)

Feature-gated per session
Content populated by server MSDP data

Affects Tab

Active buffs and debuffs (when enabled for the server)

Feature-gated per session
Updated from MSDP AFFECTS list

Room Tab

Current room description and NPCs (when enabled for the server)

Feature-gated per session
Populated from MSDP ROOM data

Tip: The info drawer button turns red when there are unread messages in the Chat tab.

Tools Drawer (TOOLS Button)

Tools drawer menu showing all 6 tabs — Tools drawer showing all 6 configuration tabs: Variables, Aliases, Triggers, Timers, Joystick, and Features (with Options section below).

The Tools drawer contains all scripting and configuration tabs:

📝 Aliases Tab

Create commands that expand into longer sequences

+ Add Alias - Create new alias
Edit/Delete existing aliases
Per-character persistence

⚡ Triggers Tab

Patterns that match incoming text and execute commands

+ Add Trigger - Create new trigger
Toggle regex mode (capture groups)
Edit/Delete existing triggers

⏱ Timers Tab

Commands that execute on a schedule

+ Add Timer - Create new timer
Set interval in seconds
Edit/Delete existing timers

📊 Variables Tab

Persistent named variables

+ Add Variable - Create new persistent variable
Edit value at any time
Survives app restart (per-character)

💬 Channels Tab

Custom regex-based message channels

+ Add Channel - Create custom channel (max 11)
Define regex pattern to match
Configure popup notifications per channel

🎛️ Features Tab

Toggle CKMud-specific UI features

VITALS - PL/Ki/Fatigue bars
COMBO - Combo counter
OPPONENT_BAR - Enemy health display
DEFAULT_CHANNELS - 9 built-in channels
STATS_TAB - Stats drawer tab
AFFECTS_TAB - Affects drawer tab
ROOM_TAB - Room drawer tab

🎮 Joystick Tab

Customize joystick appearance and commands

Enable/disable joystick
Choose visual style
Adjust size and position
Map commands to directions

⚙️ CK-Auto Tab

Automatic gameplay enhancements (CKMud-specific)

Auto-Buff: Automatically focus buff skills when buffs expire
Autowish: Automatically use Dragon Ball wishes when all collected
Per-skill toggles to enable/disable specific buffs
Runs even when session is inactive
Per-character persistence

Scripting System (Aliases, Triggers, Timers)

The CKMud client includes a full TinTin-like scripting engine with aliases, triggers, timers, and variables for powerful automation and gameplay enhancement:

Aliases

Custom commands that expand into longer sequences

Example: Alias heal → cast 'invigorate'
Faster than typing full commands repeatedly
Can include variables, expressions, and conditional logic
Per-character persistence (survive app restart)
Create/edit/delete in Tools → Aliases tab

Triggers

Patterns that automatically execute commands when text is received

Example: Pattern You are poisoned → Action cast antitoxin
Regex mode: Use regular expressions with capture groups (%1, %2, etc.)
Example regex: Opponent: (\w+) \((\d+)%\) → #note Opponent %1 at %2% health
Fire only when text matches (case-insensitive by default)
Can execute multiple triggers per line of text
Per-character persistence
Create/edit/delete in Tools → Triggers tab

Timers

Commands that execute on a repeating schedule

Example: Execute meditate every 10 seconds
Interval in seconds (1-3600 supported)
Runs even when session is inactive
Survives app backgrounding
Per-character persistence
Create/edit/delete in Tools → Timers tab

Import & Export Scripts

Share and backup your scripts between characters and devices. Export all your aliases, triggers, and timers to a JSON file, or import scripts from other characters or files.

Export Your Scripts

Export saves all scripts (aliases, triggers, and timers combined) into a single JSON file.

Open Tools drawer → any script tab (Aliases, Triggers, or Timers)
Tap the ↑ EXPORT button at the bottom
A dialog appears showing the file path and a Share button
File is automatically saved to: Android/data/com.ckmud.client/files/{charname}_{host}_{port}.json
Tap Share to send via email, messaging, or other apps

Export button visible in Aliases tab — Aliases tab showing the ↓ IMPORT and ↑ EXPORT buttons side-by-side at the bottom. Tap EXPORT to save all scripts to a JSON file.

Tip: Export regularly as a backup. The JSON file is human-readable, so you can review or edit it offline if needed.

Import Scripts From Another Character

Copy scripts between your own characters on the same device.

Open Tools drawer → any script tab (Aliases, Triggers, or Timers)
Tap the ↓ IMPORT button
Select the source character from the list (e.g., "Zenzi (ckmud.com:8500)")
A checklist appears showing only scripts of the current tab type
Check the scripts you want to import
Tap OK to add them to your current character

Import From dialog showing file and character options — Import From dialog showing "📁 From File..." option at the top, followed by a list of other character instances. Select a source to import scripts from.

Import Scripts From a File

Load scripts from a previously exported JSON file or a file shared by another player.

Open Tools drawer → any script tab (Aliases, Triggers, or Timers)
Tap the ↓ IMPORT button
Select 📁 From File... at the top
If JSON files already exist in your app's files directory, tap one to import from it
Or tap 📂 Browse... to open the system file picker and select a file from anywhere
A checklist appears showing only scripts of the current tab type (e.g., only Aliases if you're in the Aliases tab)
Check the scripts you want to import
Tap OK to add them

Script selection checklist dialog — Multi-select checklist showing available scripts to import. Only scripts matching the current tab type are shown (e.g., only Aliases in the Aliases tab). Check the ones you want and tap OK.

File Format & Location

Exported files are JSON format and contain all script types:

{
  "character": "zenzi",
  "host": "ckmud.com",
  "port": 8500,
  "version": 1,
  "aliases": [...],
  "triggers": [...],
  "timers": [...]
}
                    

Default location: Android/data/com.ckmud.client/files/

Filename format: {charname}_{host}_{port}.json

Example: zenzi_ckmud_com_8500.json
Persists until you uninstall the app
Accessible via Android Files app

Usage Examples

Share Scripts With a Friend

Export your scripts
Tap Share and send via email, Discord, or messaging app
Friend downloads the file and imports it into their app

Backup Before Reinstalling

Export your scripts
Save the JSON file somewhere safe (email it to yourself, send to a device, etc.)
After reinstalling the app, import the file back

Transfer Between Devices

On old device: Export and share the file
On new device: Receive the file and import it

Important: When importing, scripts are assigned new IDs. This prevents conflicts if you import the same script multiple times. Your existing scripts are never deleted during import—only new ones are added.

Tip: Only scripts matching the current tab type are shown during import. If you import while in the Aliases tab, only Aliases appear. Switch tabs to import Triggers or Timers separately.

Variables & Expressions

Persistent named variables that you can set, modify, and use in commands:

Variable Substitution

Use @variablename in any command to insert the variable's value:

#var greeting "hello friend"
say @greeting           // Sends: say hello friend

#var target "zenzi"
focus @target           // Sends: focus zenzi
                        

Math Operations

Perform arithmetic with the #math command:

#math damage 100
#math total @damage + 50     // total = 150
#math result @total * 2      // result = 300
#math remainder @result / 3  // remainder = 100 (integer division)

Supported operators: + - * /
                        

Conditionals

Execute commands based on conditions:

#var pl 50
#if {@pl < 30} {cast heal}         // Execute if pl < 30
#if {@pl >= 80} {focus damage}     // Execute if pl >= 80

Supported comparisons: > < >= <= == !=
                        

MSDP Values

Access server-provided MSDP data in your commands:

#note @msdp.PL remains   // Display current PL in terminal
#if {@msdp.PL < 20} {cast heal}  // Heal if low on power
#note Fighting: @msdp.OPPONENT_NAME
                        

Manage Variables

In Tools → Variables tab:

View all your variables and their current values
Create new variable with + Add Variable
Edit/Delete existing variables
Persists across app restarts (per-character)

Channel System & Custom Patterns

The client automatically detects and organizes messages into channels for easy viewing:

9 Default Channels (CKMud)

On CKMud servers, the following channels are automatically detected and logged:

OOC - Out-of-character chat
Chat - General conversation
Quest - Quest-related messages
Event - Event announcements
Raid - Raid messages
Clan - Clan communication
Auction - Auction house activity
Group - Group/party messages
Tell - Private messages

Custom Regex Channels (Max 11 per session)

Define your own channels using regex patterns to catch specific messages:

Channel Name: "Damage Taken"
Pattern: ^You take (\d+) damage   // Captures incoming damage

Channel Name: "Exp Gained"
Pattern: You gain (\d+) experience points
                        

Create/edit/delete in Tools → Channels tab
Messages matching your pattern logged in Chat drawer
Optionally configure popup notifications per channel
300 messages per channel (auto-capped)

Chat Drawer Access

View all channel messages in the info drawer (≡ button):

Tap ≡ (info button) or swipe up
Messages timestamped and ANSI-stripped for readability
Unread indicator (red dot) on button when new messages arrive

Multi-Session Support (Up to 16 Concurrent)

Connect and maintain multiple characters simultaneously, each with independent settings:

Session Isolation

Each session is completely isolated:

Terminal: 5000-line scrollback buffer per session
Scripts: Aliases, triggers, timers per-character
Variables: Independent variable sets per-character
Channels: Custom channels per-character
Font size: Font size setting per-character
Joystick: Joystick layout per-server
Features: Feature toggles per-session

Background Sessions

Inactive sessions continue running in the background:

Receive and process all incoming text and MSDP updates
Triggers and timers execute normally
Terminal rendering skipped for performance (text buffered)
No app restarts needed to swap characters

Switch Sessions

Session dropdown: Tap session name in toolbar → select character
Session drawer: Swipe right from left edge → tap session
Instant switching: UI updates in milliseconds

MSDP Protocol Support

MSDP (MUD Server Data Protocol) provides real-time game state information to the client:

What MSDP Provides

Server sends key game data that the client displays and processes:

CHARACTER_NAME - Your character name
PL - Current/max power level
KI - Current/max ki
FATIGUE - Fatigue level
OPPONENT_NAME - Current combat opponent
OPPONENT_HEALTH - Enemy health percentage
COMBO_HISTORY - Your current combo chain
AFFECTS - Active buffs/debuffs
ROOM_EXITS - Available directions
+ many more...

How It's Used

Vitals bars: PL/Ki/Fatigue updated every server tick
Opponent bar: Health bar during combat
Combo display: Visual chain indicator
Stats drawer: Populates stats/room/affects tabs
Variables: @msdp.PL etc. in commands and triggers

Auto-Update & Connection Stability

In-App Auto-Update System

Seamless app updates without the Play Store:

Silent version check: Runs in background on app launch (5s timeout)
Update prompt: "New version available - Download now?"
Download & install: Progress dialog with percentage (0-100%)
Auto-restart: App restarts cleanly after installation
Fallback: If you navigate away, notification appears later

Connection Keepalive (IAC NOP)

Idle connections stay alive with periodic telnet NOPs:

Purpose: Prevent server timeout during low-activity periods
Frequency: Harmless telnet NOP sent every 15 seconds
Transparent: Invisible to player, server ignores
Effect: Connections remain stable indefinitely

Terminal Size (NAWS)

The client automatically sends terminal dimensions to the server:

Dynamic: Updates when you rotate device or resize window
Protocol: Telnet NAWS (Negotiate About Window Size)
Server response: Server adjusts output formatting

CK-Auto Features (Automated Gameplay)

CKMud-exclusive automation features that run in the background, even on inactive sessions:

Auto-Buff System

Automatically focus buff skills when their effects expire, keeping you constantly buffed without manual intervention:

How it works: Monitors MSDP AFFECTS list for active buffs
Auto-focus: When a buff expires, automatically sends focus 'SkillName'
Supported skills: Zanzoken, Energy Shield, Barrier, Herculean Force, Resonance, Regenerate, Gigantification, Infravision, Invigorate, Kino Tsurugi, Hasshuken, Kenjutsu, Iron Will (13 total)
Per-skill control: Enable/disable individual buffs via INFO button
Always-off defaults: Kenjutsu and Iron Will default to OFF (can be toggled ON if desired)
Disabled by default: Enable in CK-Auto tab → Auto-Buff switch

Auto-Buff feature showing active buffs and per-skill toggles — Auto-Buff tab showing all 13 available buff skills with individual toggle controls. Checked skills will be auto-focused when their buffs expire.

Autowish System

Automatically execute Dragon Ball wishes when all seven dragon balls are collected:

How it works: Monitors for HAS_ALL_DRAGONBALLS=1 MSDP value; when detected, automatically sends your selected wish command
Wish selection: Choose which wish to make (PL +50k, Damage +1, Hitroll +1, Token, or stat XP) from a dropdown
Event-driven: Fires immediately when server reports all dragon balls collected; automatically stops when server clears the flag
Debounce protection: If server keeps the flag set while clearing inventory, will only send wish once per 5 seconds to prevent spam
Disabled by default: Enable in CK-Auto tab → Autowish switch
Background operation: Runs even when session is inactive

Autowish feature showing wish scheduling and configuration — Autowish configuration showing wish selection. Automatically executes the selected wish when all dragon balls are collected.

Feature Configuration

Access CK-Auto features in Tools → CK-Auto tab:

Auto-Buff row: Switch to enable/disable, INFO button for per-skill toggles
Autowish row: Switch to enable/disable, dropdown to choose which wish to make
Defaults: Disabled by default (opt-in to use)
Persistence: Settings saved per-character

Tip: Auto-Buff and Autowish work independently. Enable only what you need for your playstyle.

Feature Gates (CKMud-Specific UI Toggle)

The client includes several features specific to CKMud. These can be toggled per-session to use the client on other MUD servers:

7 Toggleable Features

VITALS - PL/Ki/Fatigue bars (default: ON for CKMud)
COMBO - Combo counter display (default: ON for CKMud)
OPPONENT_BAR - Enemy health bar (default: ON for CKMud)
DEFAULT_CHANNELS - 9 default channels (default: ON for CKMud)
STATS_TAB - Stats drawer tab (default: ON for CKMud)
AFFECTS_TAB - Affects drawer tab (default: ON for CKMud)
ROOM_TAB - Room drawer tab (default: ON for CKMud)

Smart Defaults

CKMud sessions: All features ON by default
Other servers: Features OFF by default (no CKMud-specific UI)
Override: Toggle in Tools → Features tab per-session

Example: Connect to a non-CKMud server and the vitals/combo bars won't appear, but you can enable them in Features if you want them for that server.

UI Guide - CKMud Android Client

📑 Table of Contents

Layout Overview

Character Selection & App Updates

Update Notifications

Character Management

Top Toolbar

Left Side: Font Controls

Center: Character Name

Right Side: Tools & Menu

Terminal Area

Full VT100 Terminal Emulator

Scrollback Buffer

ANSI/VT100 Color & Formatting Support

ANSI-Aware Word Wrapping

Auto-Scroll to Bottom

Split-Mode Scrolling

How Split Mode Works

Screen Orientation

Vitals Bar (CKMud Only)

PL (Power Level)

Ki

Fatigue

Opponent & Combo Bars

Opponent Bar

Combo Chain Display

Combo Break Notification

Direction Buttons

Button Actions

Input Bar & Command Entry

Multiple Input Methods

Smart Command History (100 commands per session)

Basic Navigation

Prefix Filtering (Smart Search)

#N Repeat Prefix (Batch Commands)

How It Works

Echo Input (Optional Display)

Dual Joystick

Overview

Configuration

Movement Directions

Right Joystick (Custom Commands)

Drawers & Popups

Session Drawer

Info Drawer (≡ Button)

Chat Tab

Stats Tab

Affects Tab

Room Tab

Tools Drawer (TOOLS Button)

📝 Aliases Tab

⚡ Triggers Tab

⏱ Timers Tab

📊 Variables Tab

💬 Channels Tab

🎛️ Features Tab

🎮 Joystick Tab

⚙️ CK-Auto Tab

Scripting System (Aliases, Triggers, Timers)

Aliases

Triggers

Timers

Import & Export Scripts

Export Your Scripts

Import Scripts From Another Character

Import Scripts From a File

File Format & Location

Usage Examples

Share Scripts With a Friend

Backup Before Reinstalling

Transfer Between Devices

Variables & Expressions

Variable Substitution

Math Operations

Conditionals

MSDP Values

Manage Variables

Channel System & Custom Patterns

9 Default Channels (CKMud)

Custom Regex Channels (Max 11 per session)