Re: New to MUDs
My best advice would be to remember that role-playing is nothing more complicated than playing a role, like acting. So the most important step is to decide which role you are playing. Where is your character from? If you are familiar with the older D&D books, think about things like The Complete Fighter's Handbook, which offered background kits and personality samples, as a good resource.
Once you have figured out who your character is then the playing part is pretty simple. When you talk to someone, emote as you might express yourself in real life. You might blink if you are surprised, smile, nod, shake your head, etc. You may even be reacting yourself sitting behind the computer and all you need to do is type out your reactions. Now you're role-playing. In time, you will get a good idea of how your character will react and it will become like second-nature.
Best of luck! Lots of great advice here from people. Ghostcat, in particular.
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