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Old 04-02-2003, 11:55 PM   #1
Jherlen
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How does your MUD handle new players as far as your areas go?

I've seen this handled in a different way on almost every MUD I visit. Some give an extensive MUDding tutorial, assuming their new players are new MUDders as well, but this quickly bores veteran players who know the commands, and makes them fly through the whole area reading nothing. Others offer a very basic tutorial, with maybe a few rooms explaining how to move and talk, which leaves the true newbies confused.

Aside from areas designed to teach people how to play, what do you do to explain features unique to your game? Especially for MUDs that are highly modified, how do you explain your new features to people? Is this also included in your new-player area, or do you leave it to your helpfiles and your staff to answer questions?

Attracting and keeping newbies is vital to any game, so I'm interested in seeing some of the approaches people have taken.

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