Re: The "Health," of Muds
Agreed, although there are two benefits that most MUDs possess that most of the MMOs don't have. The first is the cost to play, or lack thereof. Regardless, if people want graphics and sound, they are more likely going to a WoW or other such MMO to satiate their H&S needs.
That's the second benefit of MU*s over graphical MMOs. The flexibility of text allows for so much more than can possibly be stuffed into MMOs. And while MMOs have their ability for text interface, it requires a switch in mindset from a purely visual reaction to the text interface to replicate such nuances. In the end, it's a very awkward and very shallow substitute for the simplicity and elegance of a complete-text form.
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