[MUD-Dev] "An essay on d00dism and the MMORPG"

[John Buehler]

Miroslav Silovic writes:

> > Is it necessary then to build within your MUD a system for which
> > d00ds can express and exist comfortably? Absolutely. The MUD should
> > account for the maximum player persona types.
>
> I strongly disagree with this statement. There is absolutely no reason
> for a MUD not to target a specific audience. Such a target group will
> almost never include d00ds, thankfully.
>
> > If it doesn't, you'll find it teetering on an edge and find yourself
> > trying to balance between these types.
>
> No, it will satisfy the players it -does- account for and get rid of
> the other types.

I think this discussion took a left turn somewhere.  I believe the original
point was that some people are d00dish when placed into a given environment,
and that the environment should be altered to accomodate d00ds such that
they aren't inspired to be d00ds any longer.  Something that I happen to
agree with.

This is different than saying that we should give d00ds an environment where
they can be d00ds.  Letting someone be a d00d is irresponsible, especially
when it's a child.  It's the same irresponsibility that exists when a parent
spoils or beats their child.  They are helping to form an unhealthy adult
who will then be a burden on society - not to mention the fact that the
child itself isn't going to enjoy their life.

Anyway, that's the way I interpreted the whole thing.

JB


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