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Valg · 08-31-2007, 10:05 AM

I don't think degrees in computer science have a meaningful correlation to MUD quality-- I'd argue that it's just as valuable to have writers, HR/management experts, an artist or two, actors, and other professions, especially in a roleplaying environment. You need some level of computer expertise to keep things running and implement new features, but a degree is neither necessary nor sufficient to provide that.

The last two categories strike me as especially irrelevant-- if a commercial MUD hires an accountant, does that somehow affect that 'education' level of the staff negatively? Do you really want only computer scientists writing your areas? It'll turn into TRON, people!

(Actually, some of my favorites on our (fantasy genre) game were written by computer scientists. Only joking!)

08-31-2007, 10:05 AM	#22
Valg Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Home MUD: Carrion Fields Posts: 643	Re: Professional vs Hobbyist I don't think degrees in computer science have a meaningful correlation to MUD quality-- I'd argue that it's just as valuable to have writers, HR/management experts, an artist or two, actors, and other professions, especially in a roleplaying environment. You need some level of computer expertise to keep things running and implement new features, but a degree is neither necessary nor sufficient to provide that. The last two categories strike me as especially irrelevant-- if a commercial MUD hires an accountant, does that somehow affect that 'education' level of the staff negatively? Do you really want only computer scientists writing your areas? It'll turn into TRON, people! (Actually, some of my favorites on our (fantasy genre) game were written by computer scientists. Only joking!)