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Threshold · 09-05-2010, 01:36 PM

With the exception of name availability (which can also be remedied in other ways), I simply can't see a GOOD reason for deleting old characters.

The low barrier to re-entry is one of the huge benefits of MUDs and free to play games in general.

All it takes is for a player to have some random memory about your game while they are going about their normal life, and next thing you know they are logging onto your game again. It may be many months or years later. But if their reason for checking back was nostalgia, and their character is gone, that really kills the nostalgia.

Furthermore, in RP/IC games, old character represent a very interesting historical opportunity for existing, newer players. It is like people who enjoy talking to WWII veterans to hear about their experiences.

09-05-2010, 01:36 PM	#23
Threshold Legend Join Date: Apr 2002 Home MUD: Threshold RPG Posts: 1,260	Re: Troublesome Aspects With the exception of name availability (which can also be remedied in other ways), I simply can't see a GOOD reason for deleting old characters. The low barrier to re-entry is one of the huge benefits of MUDs and free to play games in general. All it takes is for a player to have some random memory about your game while they are going about their normal life, and next thing you know they are logging onto your game again. It may be many months or years later. But if their reason for checking back was nostalgia, and their character is gone, that really kills the nostalgia. Furthermore, in RP/IC games, old character represent a very interesting historical opportunity for existing, newer players. It is like people who enjoy talking to WWII veterans to hear about their experiences.