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Glossary terms related to Multi-User Dungeons (MUDs). MUDs come in a wide variety of forms. Traditionally, they are multiplayer games played via telnet.
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Permaban
What is a permaban? A permaban is a permanent ban from a text-based roleplaying game or other online multiplayer game. This punishment is given to players who violate the rules in severe ways. Once issued, the player can no longer participate in the game. Admins or moderators enforce permabans to maintain a safe and enjoyable
P4P
What is P4P? P4P stands for “pay-for-perks” and refers to a monetization model in online games and platforms where players can purchase additional features or benefits, often cosmetic, that do not necessarily grant them a competitive advantage. These perks can range from aesthetic modifications, such as altering the appearance of a character or item, to
P2W
What is P2W? P2W, short for “pay-to-win,” refers to a monetization model used in gaming where players can play for free but have the option to purchase substantial, gameplay-affecting bonuses with real money. These bonuses often give paying players a significant advantage over non-paying players in terms of progress, abilities, or access to exclusive content.
P2P
What is P2P? P2P stands for “pay-to-play,” a model used in gaming where players must spend real money to access or continue playing the game. These games often operate on a subscription basis, where players pay regularly to maintain access. The P2P model is distinct from free-to-play games that might offer optional purchases for enhancing
OP
What is OP? OP is a term with dual meanings, contextually dependent on its usage within the gaming and online communities. In gaming, OP stands for “overpowered,” referring to a character, item, ability, or strategy that is significantly stronger than others in the game, often to the point of disrupting game balance. Such elements are
Oldbie
What is an oldbie? An oldbie is an established or experienced player in the context of roleplaying or online gaming communities. This term highlights someone who has been part of a game or community for a significant period, often possessing extensive knowledge of game mechanics, lore, and culture. Unlike newcomers or “newbies,” oldbies are familiar
Nerf
What is a nerf? A nerf is the process of making a skill, spell, or ability less powerful within a game. This term is often used by game administrators or developers when adjusting game balance to ensure that no single strategy, character, or element dominates the gameplay. It’s also used by the players themselves when
Newbie
What is a newbie? A newbie is a new or inexperienced player in a roleplaying or gaming context. It refers to someone who is just beginning to explore the game or genre and is still learning the basic rules, strategies, and etiquette. Newbies might lack familiarity with common terminology, game mechanics, or story elements, but
Min-maxing
What is min-maxing? Min-maxing is a strategy used in roleplaying games (RPGs) where a player minimizes certain traits or skills that are deemed less important and maximizes others that are more beneficial to their game objectives. This is usually done to create a character that is exceptionally powerful in one or more specific areas, thereby
MUD client
What is a MUD client? A MUD client is a software program specifically designed to connect players to multi-user dungeons (MUDs), which are text-based online roleplaying games (RPGs). MUD clients offer a range of features such as the ability to change the way text appears on screen, macros and triggers, and enhanced logging. In technical
Multiplaying
What is multiplaying? Multiplaying (not to be confused with multiplying!) is the practice of playing multiple characters at the same time. This means having more than one character logged into the game simultaneously. Multiplaying allows a player to explore different facets of the game’s world, engage in more complex storytelling, and interact with the community
Munchkin
What is a munchkin? Munchkin is a term used within the roleplaying game (RPG) community to describe a player who prioritizes their own character’s power and success over collaborative storytelling and the enjoyment of the group. Munchkin behavior often involves exploiting game mechanics, bending rules, and ignoring roleplaying and narrative aspects to gain personal advantage.
MOTD
What is a MOTD? MOTD stands for “message of the day.” The MOTD is a special announcement or information displayed to users when they log in or connect to a game, chatroom server, or similar platform. The content of an MOTD usually includes updates, rules, events, or greetings and is set by the server administrators
Player
What is a player in an RPG? In the context of RPGs, a player is an individual who controls and brings to life a character within the game. Players make decisions for their characters, engage with the story, and interact with other players and the game master (if there is one). Players also help create
Mobprog
What is a mobprog? A mobprog, short for “mobile program,” is a script in a multi-user dungeon (MUD) that is used to enhance non-player characters (NPCs). These scripts enable NPCs to perform a variety of actions autonomously, such as picking up items, interacting with players, or responding to certain triggers within the game environment. Mobprogs
Mob
What is a mob? A mob, short for “mobile”, refers to a type of non-player character (NPC) found in multiplayer online games, particularly in multi-user dungeons (MUDs). These characters are programmed by the game to perform specific roles. They may be adversaries like monsters or function as part of the environment, like city guards, shopkeepers,
Main
What is a main? The term main refers to a player’s primary character in a roleplaying game (RPG), especially when they play multiple characters (known as “multiplaying“). This primary character usually receives most of the player’s focus and development efforts. Mains are often more detailed, have richer backstories, and are used in more significant storylines
Wizard
What is a wizard in a MUD? A wizard in the context of a multi-user dungeon (MUD) is a player who has been granted elevated privileges and responsibilities, similar to an administrator or staff member in other types of online communities. Wizards have the ability to modify the game’s environment, create new content, enforce rules,
Tavern RP
What is tavern RP? Tavern RP (sometimes also called “tea house RP”) refers to a form of roleplaying that takes place in a casual, often social setting, typically mimicking the atmosphere of a medieval or fantasy tavern. It is a type of social RP where players gather in character to discuss events, share stories, or
Scene
What is an RP scene? A roleplay scene in text-based roleplaying games (RPGs) is a chunk of the story where characters interact with each other or their surroundings. Each scene usually (but not always) has a specific setting and a clear purpose, like solving a problem or moving the plot forward. Scenes are the backbone
PC
What is a PC in a roleplaying game? PC stands for “player character.” It’s a character in a roleplaying game controlled by a player, as opposed to an NPC (non-player character), which is controlled by the game master or the game itself. PCs are central to the game’s plot and are the avatars through which
NPC
What is an NPC? NPC stands for “non-player character.” It is a character in a roleplaying game that is not controlled by a player but by the game’s codebase, an administrator, or is written as part of the background or environment to enhance storytelling. NPCs are used to fulfill various roles such as quest givers,
Linkdead
What is linkdead? Linkdead refers to a situation in text-based online games, especially in multi-user dungeons (MUDs) and similar roleplaying games (RPGs), where a character remains present in the game world but the player controlling the character has been disconnected. A linkdead state can happen for various reasons, such as an internet outage, a computer
Limbo
What is Limbo? Limbo refers to an out-of-character (OOC) area in multiplayer text-based roleplaying games, particularly in MUDs, MOOs, and other MU* environments, where players are placed during a temporary ban or while waiting for a policy decision about their character or account. It’s a virtual space separate from the game’s main narrative and locations,