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Ill speak from a staff point of view.
I might operate an all purpose hang out MUD.
Roleplaying would be optional. Like I dont really care. Sure.
Those that do roleplay would receive no benefit for doing so,
its their choice, etc. And others wouldnt be penalized for not.
If im operating a level/skill/number based ROM type MUD...
I might want to encourage role-playing through things like
descriptions, backgrounds etc, but no real removal of OOC
channels, and most still OOC talk on even the primary say
channel. There might be those that Role-play in this type of
environment and thats good. But not everyone will. Those
that make a concious effort to enrich the world with their role
would probably be rewarded. Maybe just a pat on the back,
maybe some Imm help to develop IC quests.
Lastly I might be operating an RPI based on Diku or MUSH...
Id want to enforce roleplay. I.e. punishing those that speak
oocly, removing OOC channels, removing levels. etc. Making
characters have to rely more on playing their roles then the
other aspects of the world. (levels, equipment, stats.)
And finally there are varying degress of encouragement and
enforcement... so it probably depends on the MUD.
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