The answer is 'tracert'. Tracert or traceroute command is a form of a diagnostic tool which allows you to capture information as the packet is sent from the source and destination providing the route taken and measure of delay across the IP network.
This may be considered particularly appropriate since, due to the room-based nature of traditionalMUDs<span>, ranged combat is typically </span>difficult<span> to implement, resulting in </span>most MUDs<span> equipping characters mainly with close-combat weapons.</span>
Simple, really. No hacks required. Just study and you'll do fine.