Game Type: MUD (Page 4)

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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A bartender in an apron delivering drinks and the acronym: NPC, short for non-player character.

NPC

March 10, 2024

Stands for "non-player character." A character that is not controlled by a player.

A sheen of ice representing a frozen state and the word: linkdead.

Linkdead

March 8, 2024

When a player has lost their connection (link) to the game but their character is still present in the game world.

A hazy, uncertain backdrop and the word: Limbo.

Limbo

March 8, 2024

An OOC area where players are placed during a temporary ban or while awaiting a policy decision.

An ordinary office cubicle and the acronym: IRL, short for in real life.

IRL

March 5, 2024

Stands for "in real life." Refers to things that happen in the physical world, as opposed to the game world.

A person dressed up as a deity with wings and the word: imm.

Imm

March 4, 2024

Short for "immortal." A staff member in a multi-user game.

Two players asleep at their keyboards and the word: idle.

Idle

March 4, 2024

When a player is connected to a game but inactive, possibly due to being AFK.

A computer desk with two separate monitors and the acronym: IAW, short for in another window.

IAW

March 3, 2024

Stands for "in another window." When the player is present at their computer but unable to pay attention to the game.

A stream of binary code and the word: helpfile.

Helpfile

March 1, 2024

A document designed to provide players with guidance on some aspect of a game.

A universe with a planet in the forefront and the words: Head Builder.

Head Builder

March 1, 2024

A staff member on a MUD who manages other builders and projects.

A horde of armed enemies approaching and the words: hack and slash.

H&S

February 29, 2024

Stands for hack and slash. A style of game featuring combat against lots of NPCs.

A disruptive gamer at the keyboard and the word: griefer.

Griefer

February 27, 2024

Someone who deliberately harasses other players within the game to ruin their enjoyment.

A tabletop RPG session with dice and the word: GM, short for game master.

GM

February 27, 2024

Stands for "Game Master," a person in charge of a roleplaying game.

A shadowy figure in a low-brimmed hat and the word: character.

Character

February 21, 2024

A fictional persona that exists within the game.

A stone dungeon filled with shadows and the word: DM, short for dungeon master.

DM

February 20, 2024

Stands for "Dungeon Master," the person who organizes, runs, and referees a roleplaying game.

A programmer working at their laptop and the word: coder.

Coder

February 18, 2024

A programmer responsible for creating and modifying the software that operates a game.

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