On Mon, 29 Apr 1996, Sammy wrote: > I've seen muds that do exactly that. The simple workaround that players > learn is to write mail or whatever like this: > > WWWWWhhhhhaaaaaattttt rrrrraaaaaadddddiiiiiooooo etc etc.. > > I'm not saying don't use this method. If you really want to imp > languages, I think you have these choices: > > 1) Scramble or blot out random letters > 2) Make unknown languages random gibberish or a text message > 3) Double the circle code in order to imp "realistic" languages ;) > 4) Encourage bilingual players to come to your mud and use real languages > Regardless of what method you pick, players will find a way around, unless you really limit them. :) I played one MUD which used method 2, using a simple text message. Everyone used emotes to talk. :P Graham Gilmore
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