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In some cases, like RPIs, it's about assuming a character and role-playing that character as if you were them. It's been compared to, and made fun of by some as, online acting. That's probably a good comparison. Sure some people are Morgan Freemans while others are more comparable to the cast of a junior high play, but in the end, it's the attempt that matters, not the success. As long as they're trying to RP and not H&S, people are happy.
For some MUDs, like the RPIs, success would be playing the character unlike yourself in a complete and believable manner. But ultimately, RPI or not, it's entertainment. There doesn't have to be "success" versus "failure" result. Did you have "success" while watching TV last night? Did you have "success" while hanging out with friends last week? If you enjoyed yourself, that's all the success you need. Not everything in life, MUDs included, require fierce competition to define success or enjoyment.
Take care,
Jason
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