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MUD Experience Calculator: Adjust Level Curves

Quickly calculate experience tables for custom MUD level progressions. Input your desired curve type and total level cap to generate recommended exp values.

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Examples

Classic Linear (50 levels, 1000 base, 2% per level)

{
  "level_cap": "50",
  "curve_type": "linear",
  "base_exp": "1000"
}

Expected output

Level 1: 1,000 | Level 10: 10,000 | Level 30: 30,000 | Level 50: 50,000

Quadratic Curve (40 levels, 500 base)

{
  "level_cap": "40",
  "curve_type": "quadratic",
  "base_exp": "500"
}

Expected output

Level 1: 500 | Level 10: 50,000 | Level 30: 450,000 | Level 40: 800,000

How it works

The calculator multiplies your base experience by a progression factor based on level and curve type. Linear adds consistently, quadratic multiplies more steeply, exponential creates very long late-game grinds.