[MUD-Dev2] Player Choice - How Much is Too Much?

[John Buehler]

Amanda Walker writes:

> My personal theory about this ("I have a theory, and it is mine") is
> that as the VR aspects get more immersive, the incentive for RP
> drops.  You no longer have to paint pictures in your mind's eye from
> the DM's description or a paragraph of text--it's all just there.

Agreed.  Not only is the temptation fading, but the opportunities are
lessening as well.  I find the trend towards realism somewhat
counter-productive.  Those who want an alternate life in a virtual world
welcome it.  I know that I find it rather distasteful.  It's taking the fun
out of gaming, completely independent of role-playing.

When I play Chess, I don't want the pieces battling it out realistically,
leaving blood and bodies all over the board.  Abstraction can be a nice
thing.

JB