MUD
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Definition
- A 'MUD is a "Multi-User Dungeon", i.e. a text-based virtual reality within which one can fight monsters and other players. If use in a different context, MUDs can also mean "Multi-User Dimension".
Too large definitions (DSchneider doesn't agree with these):
- Short for Multi-User Dungeon (or Multi-User Dimension) a cyberspace where users can take on an identity in the form of an avatar and interact with one another. Originally, MUDs tended to be adventure games played within enormous old castles with hidden rooms, trap-doors, exotic beasts, and magical items. Nowadays, the term is used more generically to refer to any cyberspace. MUDs are also known as 3-D worlds and chat worlds. (WeboPedia retrieved 15:23, 27 May 2006 (MEST)).
Too short definition:
- A computer program, usually running over the Internet, that allows multiple users to participate in virtual-reality role-playing games. (answers.com)