Multi-user dungeon
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British pronunciation/mˈʌltɪjˈuːzə dˈʌndʒən/
American pronunciation/mˈʌltaɪjˈuːzɚ dˈʌndʒən/
MUD

Definition & Meaning of "multi-user dungeon"

Multi-user dungeon
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a video game that is played simultaneously over the Internet by several players and allows them to interact with each other while playing

What is a "multi-user dungeon"?

A multi-user dungeon (MUD) is a type of online multiplayer game where players explore virtual worlds, solve puzzles, fight enemies, and interact with other players. MUDs focus on storytelling, role-playing, and collaboration, allowing players to create characters, form groups, and engage in quests or battles. Unlike modern graphical games, MUDs rely on written descriptions for environments and actions. Players navigate the world by typing commands and reading responses. MUDs were some of the earliest online multiplayer games and influenced many later online role-playing games.

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Some players in MUDs create detailed backstories for their characters to make the game more fun.
Although they are old-fashioned now, multi-user dungeons were groundbreaking when they first came out.
I enjoy playing MUDs because they let me use my imagination without needing graphics.
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