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Message no. 1
From: James Nichols <JMNICH00@****.UKY.EDU>
Subject: MUSHin' it up
Date: Thu, 13 Oct 1994 11:01:28 EDT
Not to be a dead horse, but could someone give (mail) me some info about how
the MUSH works. I think I logged onto one for some other system and didn't
have a clue once I got past "make a character".

In general what I'd like to know is

1. What is done on the MUSH (it's different from MUD's)

2. Would it be feasible for me to try and play, since I don't have that
much free time while school is in session, and when I DO MUD I end
up Lagging.



Live fast, Rock hard, Die free
James
Message no. 2
From: Jeremy Smith <jsmith@*****.ORG>
Subject: Re: MUSHin' it up
Date: Thu, 13 Oct 1994 14:01:06 -0500
MUSH is somewhat like a mud, but here's a general run-down.

MUD == Hack 'em, slash 'em game, little roleplaying, not much depth to it
(unless you get a _very_ unique MUD)

MUSH == Opposite of MUD. You _role-play_. All players on MUSH's
want you to stay in character at all times, unless you're in
a designated "free talk" zone, or your character messed up somehow
(in which case you just tell a wiz)
MUSHs are not combat oriented (at least the one's I've tried out).
Most of them are for role-playing. However, you do eventually
fight, more on some MUSHs than others. Many times,
a wiz will play the part of an important NPC, or maybe all NPCs

So, if you're into the role-playing thing, MUSH is the way to go.
MUD is just for hack-em slash em...no "acting" involved.

Hope I helped, and hope nobody else has already posted this, 'cause
I've been skipping some of my mail because of the recent flaming.
**chill guys/gals...don't take it personal**
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Later.
Jeremy

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