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01-28-2005, 06:04 PM

First, it's hard to compare muds using the popularity yardstick across media. Even horribly done graphical muds attract more players than your best text muds.

Second, marketing and advertising can be a significant factor in the popularity of a game as well. Many have noted that one's first mud experience tend to set expectations and perceptions, particularly if one enjoys that first mud experience. Those who can capture the attention of the newbie mudder determine perceptions and expectations.

No money spent on advertising a game dooms it to the status of Smith's soap versus Ivory soap. I bet You've never heard of Smith's soap, but you have heard of Ivory soap. Which is better? Who knows?

01-28-2005, 06:04 PM	#10
Posts: n/a	First, it's hard to compare muds using the popularity yardstick across media. Even horribly done graphical muds attract more players than your best text muds. Second, marketing and advertising can be a significant factor in the popularity of a game as well. Many have noted that one's first mud experience tend to set expectations and perceptions, particularly if one enjoys that first mud experience. Those who can capture the attention of the newbie mudder determine perceptions and expectations. No money spent on advertising a game dooms it to the status of Smith's soap versus Ivory soap. I bet You've never heard of Smith's soap, but you have heard of Ivory soap. Which is better? Who knows?