Re: i don't understand

From: dshaffer@andromeda.rutgers.edu (Donald A Shaffer)

Date: Thu, 15 Oct 1992 23:16:23 +0000

>I'm sure I am missing the point.. but my question is why go to all this
>trouble for a PBM game through internet, when there are literally 100's
>of MUDS scattered throughout the net. I mean a MUD is free, and its
>quicker than PBM (its real time folks)
>I can understand how the fun might be in creating the game, but if thats the
>case create your own MUD.. I did.
  For some reason, I can't see Galaxy as a MUD :)  but seriosly, not all
PBM are based on characters doing things, many PBM are based on, or are
strategic, or tactical wargames.  Peolple control an empire, couuntry, fleet,
or wqhatever and do massive damage to the others.  Now HOW can that be made
into a mud.  (No offense against MUD's, I personally waste lots of otherwise
free time playing them :) )
  Also, another reason i like PBM, are exactly because they are Not so time
consuming.  Unlike games like GB or Empire, you don't hve to be on all day or
at a specific time in order to do well.  You can instead read your report, plan
for a day or two, than write it in. Quick, and you don't have to rush or worry
about missing an update.

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i don't understand
jblonon@midway.ecn.uoknor.edu (Jason B Lonon)
Thu, 15 Oct 1992 19:21:43 +0000