| Genocide | |
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| Genocide Logo | |
| Developer(s) | Project community |
| Engine | LPMud |
| Platform(s) | Platform independent |
| Release date(s) | 1992 |
| Genre(s) | Pure PK MUD |
| Mode(s) | Multiplayer |
| Media/distribution | Online |
| System requirements
Telnet client or MUD client, Internet access
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Genocide is a MUD, a text-based online game, focused exclusively on player-killing.[1][2] Founded in 1992,[3][4] it was influential as the first such "pure PK" MUD,[3] and has met with positive critical response.[2][5][6]
Game characteristics[]
A screenshot from Genocide showing the War Complex
Genocide's gameplay is based around "wars", sessions of PvP conflict, that restart at frequent intervals.[2] Character development as it is normally known on MUDs is completely absent, with the only advantages that experienced players have consisting of knowledge of the game structure.[2]
Genocide's setting is the "Island of Genocide", which is subdivided into domains and, within domains, areas.[7] The world is vaguely medieval fantasy in theme, with a tremendous variety of character options available within that context.[8]
Player character death on Genocide inflicts no lasting harm. However, kill and death statistics are tracked, and the kill-to-death ratio is the main way in which relative social status of players is measured.[9]
The social atmosphere on Genocide, not atypically of a highly competitive gaming environment, is noted as hostile and replete with crass language.[5]
History[]
In 1992, Genocide served as a crucial development testbed for the MudOS LPMud driver.[10]
In 1994, Genocide abandoned the MudOS driver and ported to the main LPMud branch, citing speed concerns.[11]
Influence[]
Genocide's ideas influenced a number of MUDs that emulated its pure PK orientation.[1]
Technical infrastructure[]
Genocide uses a game driver derived from the LPMud 3.2.1 server software, also known as the Amylaar driver.[1][5] Its mudlib is homegrown.
References[]
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External links[]
- Template:Official website
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