((----*))reset Time-stamp: 14:13:41 on 20-MAY-2000. This is reset 725, using slot 0. An auto-reset will be initiated in approximately 87 minutes. [----*]summon wdi Wdi the sorcerer moved. Wdi the sorcerer has just arrived. (Karya the melancholy witch) waves. Wdi the sorcerer bows. Wdi the sorcerer smiles. Wdi the sorcerer says "See, nice place this.". (Karya the melancholy witch) nods. [----*]l Viewing gallery. This is a flat platform, carved into the rock overlooking a huge cavern. The view is truly fantastic, a vivid spectacle of strange shapes and colours which combine in a way you cannot but find overwhelming. Rather than standing around drinking in the sights, however, you turn to a more practical interpretation. It looks like the only way you can climb out of here is to the east, and from there you should be able to make it out of the cavern. Wdi the sorcerer is here carrying a golden arrow and a star0. Wdi the sorcerer is now unattackable. Wdi the sorcerer glances around. (Karya the melancholy witch) says "Ok, you're safe now ...". (Karya the melancholy witch) grins. (Karya the melancholy witch) says "feel free to ask for invisibility at any time". [----*]qw (Karya the melancholy witch) Shlinky the sorcerer Snypster the protector Pippin the hero Reference the yeoman Gza the swordsman Falicity the heroine Deter the swordsman Wdi the sorcerer Savort the sorcerer Cloud the fluffy mage Marmite the swordsman (Feeder the superheroine) Niles the swordsman Rio the superhero Andi the hero Dclxvi the necromancer (Reverence the warlock) Kerreamn the superhero Wdi the sorcerer says "I don't think many dangerous people are on... Um..". (Karya the melancholy witch) says "you never know ...". Wdi the sorcerer nods. (Karya the melancholy witch) says "Ok ...". Wdi the sorcerer gulps. (Karya the melancholy witch) grins. (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "How long have you been playing MUD2 for?". You hear a rushing sound in the distance, as if a huge torrent of water has just started to flood somewhere. Wdi the sorcerer says "Well, it seems like an age... About 2 and a half years now. I started in November of 1997.". (Karya the melancholy witch) says "Not that long after MUD2 started on Wireplay ...". (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "how did you come across MUD2 on Wireplay?". Wdi the sorcerer says "Well, so I'm told, but apparently...". Wdi the sorcerer says "I remember finding it on the CD when they released the second version. They sent me a copy, I think, because I was on the original testers list.". Wdi the sorcerer says "The EF2000 days :-).". (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "At that point, had you played any other muds?". Wdi the sorcerer says "Um, I had on AOL briefly, but I didn't know they were MUDs at the time.". Wdi the sorcerer makes some magical gestures. Wdi the sorcerer says "They were rubbish, by the way :-". (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "What did you play on AOL? And how did it compare to this mud?". For your information: there are 150 mobiles still alive. [----*]ql Viewing gallery. Wdi the sorcerer is here carrying a golden arrow and a star0. Wdi the sorcerer says "I remember one vaguely which involved buying a space ship and flying off to planets. It was split between "ground" rooms that you walked in and "space" rooms that you flew through. I think Richard mentions it in that review of MUDs he did. It was quite old". Wdi the sorcerer smiles. (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "Federation?". Wdi the sorcerer exclaims "Yes, I think that's it!". (Karya the melancholy witch) exclaims "I played that for a while!". Wdi the sorcerer asks "Did it say something about an Emperor if you typed CHEAT?". (Karya the melancholy witch) says "I wasn't keen on it though". (Karya the melancholy witch) says "hmm I can't remember, I didn't stick with it for long, wasn't my kind of thing". Wdi the sorcerer says "I only played it for a few days.". (Karya the melancholy witch) nods. (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "Have you tried any other muds since playing Wireplay MUD2?". Wdi the sorcerer says "Well, a few little ones here and there to try things out. Like everyone says, the Internet ones seem generally very samey.". For your information: there are 125 mobiles still alive. Wdi the sorcerer whispers "I quite liked PKMUD though...". (Karya the melancholy witch) exclaims "oooh!". Wdi the sorcerer says "Try going in there with APK attitudes :-)". (Karya the melancholy witch) grins. (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "can you briefly describe what that was like to play?". Wdi the sorcerer says "I played Shades too.". Clouds are gathering overhead. Wdi the sorcerer says "PKMUD? It's basically a great big PK bash across a load of loosely connected rooms.". Wdi the sorcerer says "All persona get SNOOP from the word go, though, so you can basically watch the best players and get good quick. But I think that's the idea.". It has started to rain. (Karya the melancholy witch) nods. (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "what is it about this mud, that brings you back after you have tried other muds?". Wdi the sorcerer says "Um, I wouldn't say it brings me back, because I don't really leave as such... The other games are just short diversions :-).". (Karya the melancholy witch) smiles. (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "why do the other muds lack, that they don't tempt you away?". Wdi the sorcerer says "Mmm... Some combination of lack of depth, atmosphere, community, challenge, style, originality... I can't really define it very well - MUD2 is just ten times better :-).". (Karya the melancholy witch) grins. (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "why did you chose the name "Wdi" to play mud with?". Wdi the sorcerer says "Um, it was my Wireplay username :-).". Wdi the sorcerer makes some magical gestures. (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "how did it come about being your Wireplay username?". Wdi the sorcerer says "It's meant to be a "funny" way to spell Woody, which is sort of my (non-abusive) RL nickname.". (Karya the melancholy witch) says "ahh". Wdi the sorcerer blushes. (Karya the melancholy witch) grins. Wdi the sorcerer says "Not that that knowledge stops Joey from saying double-you-dee-aye to annoy.". (Karya the melancholy witch) grins. (Karya the melancholy witch) says "you and Gdn run Muddy together ...". (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "did you introduce him to mud?". Wdi the sorcerer says "Yes, a few days after I started playing.". Wdi the sorcerer says "I think he hates me for it.". Wdi the sorcerer smiles. (Karya the melancholy witch) laughs. (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "what is it like playing with a RL friend? Do you play on line together too?". Wdi the sorcerer asks "It seems the normal thing to do to me... How can you not discuss game things with players you know?". Wdi the sorcerer wonders. Wdi the sorcerer says "I'm not sure what you mean by the second question :)". (Karya the melancholy witch) says "yes, but I meant what is it like playing in the game with Gdn? ...". (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "are the two of you different on line, than you are off line?". Wdi the sorcerer says "I don't think so, not by much. But I noticed that I talk to him (and Joey) in the game in a different way to the way I do to other players. Other people seem to do that to, from what I've seen.". (Karya the melancholy witch) nods. (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "Did you introduce Joey to mud too?". Wdi the sorcerer nods. Wdi the sorcerer groans. Wdi the sorcerer says "Sorry about that.". (Karya the melancholy witch) laughs. Wdi the sorcerer says "He's a nice person really :-)". (Karya the melancholy witch) grins. In the distance, you hear the clear notes of a flute ringing through the air. (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "when you first starting playing mud, who do you particularly remember, from that time?". For your information: Serenety the warlock is worth 20,914 points if killed. In the distance, you hear the clear notes of a flute ringing through the air. Wdi the sorcerer says "Quite a few people. Alftdog, Talker, Tarl, Cerbrus, Whabey, Wabble, Yatsura (who's now back, i think), Fleet, Earwax, Cockroach, Benny, Mankoid, Meek.". (Karya the melancholy witch) exclaims "what ever happened to Cerbrus?!". (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "He was one of the first players on WP mud, wasn't he?". Wdi the sorcerer says "He went off to Quake and never returned.". (Karya the melancholy witch) says "ahhh". Wdi the sorcerer says "BB1 is full of his rants.". Wdi the sorcerer smiles. (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "who has been the greatest influence in your mud career, and why?". Wdi the sorcerer asks "Um, one person?". (Karya the melancholy witch) says "name as many as you like". Wdi the sorcerer says "I could give you a list of a hundred.". Wdi the sorcerer grins. Clouds are gathering overhead. Wdi the sorcerer glances up. In the distance, you hear the clear notes of a flute ringing through the air. (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "if you had to narrow it down, who has been the biggest influence on you?". In the distance, you hear the clear notes of a flute ringing through the air. Wdi the sorcerer says "So one person then? :-) Sorry about this :).". (Karya the melancholy witch) grumbles. (Karya the melancholy witch) says "umm one person, and why, then list a few ...". It has started to rain. Wdi the sorcerer smiles. Wdi the sorcerer says "Right, that's a really hard question. Let me think about this...". (Karya the melancholy witch) nods. [----*]qw (Karya the melancholy witch) Heiachi the warrior Snypster the swordsman Deter the swordsman Serenety the warlock Misterdee the surrealist hero Vaevictis the protector Cornflake the wayfarer Brocken the hero Marmite the swordsman Medusa the surrealist superheroine Eleven the heroine Savort the sorcerer Wdi the sorcerer Andi the hero Kerreamn the sorcerer Wdi the sorcerer thinks. Kerreamn the sorcerer has just arrived. Kerreamn the sorcerer says "hi". Wdi the sorcerer waves. (Karya the melancholy witch) smiles. Wdi the sorcerer blinks. Kerreamn the sorcerer says "i have come to view too". (Karya the melancholy witch) says "hi". Kerreamn the sorcerer blows a cloud of powdered dragonblood into the air. [----*]ql Viewing gallery. It is raining. Kerreamn the sorcerer is here carrying a sampan, a cape, a firestone0, a ring6, a scroll0, a potty, a mortar, 2 keys, a giant key, a key10 and a longsword. Wdi the sorcerer is here carrying a golden arrow and a star0. Kerreamn the sorcerer says "doesn't work". Wdi the sorcerer giggles. Kerreamn the sorcerer makes some magical gestures. Kerreamn the sorcerer says "ooh". Kerreamn the sorcerer says "he's coming". Kerreamn the sorcerer makes some magical gestures. Savort the sorcerer has just arrived. You hear sounds of combat, as Savort the sorcerer attacks Kerreamn the sorcerer. You hear a crack, as Savort the sorcerer hits Kerreamn the sorcerer with his two-handed sword. You hear fast movement, as Kerreamn the sorcerer misses Savort the sorcerer. Kerreamn the sorcerer says "hi". Wdi the sorcerer laughs, out loud. (Karya the melancholy witch) laughs, out loud. You hear a crack, as Savort the sorcerer hits Kerreamn the sorcerer with his two-handed sword. You hear a swish, as Kerreamn the sorcerer misses Savort the sorcerer with his longsword. Savort the sorcerer looks at Kerreamn the sorcerer. You hear a swish, as Savort the sorcerer misses Kerreamn the sorcerer with his two-handed sword. You hear a stinging blow, as Kerreamn the sorcerer hits Savort the sorcerer with his longsword. Kerreamn the sorcerer has eaten a wafer14. Neglected here is a seaworthy sampan, large enough for only one person. You hear a slicing sound, as Savort the sorcerer hits Kerreamn the sorcerer with his two-handed sword. You hear a parried blow, as Kerreamn the sorcerer misses Savort the sorcerer with his longsword. A small, heavily-used mortar with writing on it has been placed close by. Wdi the sorcerer says "Excuse me, you two. This is a private function.". An ancient scroll has been placed here. There is a potty here. A rusty key can be seen here. A rusty key can be seen here. There is a giant key lying here. An expertly-tooled key has been dropped over to one side. Savort the sorcerer looks at Kerreamn the sorcerer.   A short while later ... You hear a slicing sound, as Savort the sorcerer hits Kerreamn the sorcerer with his two-handed sword. You hear sinews tearing, as Kerreamn the sorcerer hits Savort the sorcerer with his longsword. Savort the sorcerer has fled by going east. A mighty, two-handed sword glimmers here with subdued fury. Staggering wildly, Savort the sorcerer has just left. Kerreamn the sorcerer has picked up the sampan. Kerreamn the sorcerer has picked up the mortar. Kerreamn the sorcerer has picked up the scroll0. Kerreamn the sorcerer has picked up the potty. Kerreamn the sorcerer has picked up the key3. Kerreamn the sorcerer has picked up the key0. Kerreamn the sorcerer has picked up the giant key. Kerreamn the sorcerer has picked up the key10. Wdi the sorcerer has picked up the two-handed sword. Wdi the sorcerer waves his two-handed sword. (Karya the melancholy witch) grins. Kerreamn the sorcerer grins. [----*]ql Viewing gallery. It is raining. Kerreamn the sorcerer is here carrying a cape, a firestone0, a ring6, a sampan, a mortar, a scroll0, a potty, 2 keys, a giant key, a key10 and a longsword. Wdi the sorcerer is here carrying a golden arrow, a two-handed sword and a star0. Kerreamn the sorcerer has just fallen asleep. (Karya the melancholy witch) coughs. Kerreamn the sorcerer has woken up! Wdi the sorcerer giggles. (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "mind sleeping somewhere else please?". Kerreamn the sorcerer has given the cape to Wdi the sorcerer. Kerreamn the sorcerer has just fallen asleep. (Karya the melancholy witch) grumbles. Kerreamn the sorcerer has woken up! Kerreamn the sorcerer sniffles... Wdi the sorcerer blinks. (Karya the melancholy witch) groans. Kerreamn the sorcerer has just fallen asleep.   Some time later ... Kerreamn the sorcerer has woken up! Kerreamn the sorcerer has just fallen asleep. Wdi the sorcerer has just thrown his two-handed sword eastward. Wdi the sorcerer sniffles... Kerreamn the sorcerer has woken up! Kerreamn the sorcerer sniffles... With a bit of effort, you push Kerreamn the sorcerer eastward. Kerreamn the sorcerer has just left. (Karya the melancholy witch) giggles. Wdi the sorcerer tells you "So much for nobody coming here :)". [----*]ql Viewing gallery. It is raining. Wdi the sorcerer is here carrying a golden arrow, a cape and a star0. [----*]l e Looking eastward, you see a place known as "above cavern". It contains Kerreamn the sorcerer. Wdi the sorcerer sniffles... Wdi the sorcerer glances east. Wdi the sorcerer has just been sick... Wdi the sorcerer sneezes... (Karya the melancholy witch) says "hmm we need a fire here ...". Wdi the sorcerer sniffles... Wdi the sorcerer sniffles... [----*]dr fire YEOWW! You burn yourself when you touch the fire7. Fire7 dropped. Wdi the sorcerer smiles. Wdi the sorcerer sneezes... Wdi the sorcerer asks "Do you mind coming back to that question?". Wdi the sorcerer coughs... It has stopped raining. Wdi the sorcerer apologises to you. (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "no problem ... do I need to repeat it?". Wdi the sorcerer says "No :-)". (Karya the melancholy witch) grins. (Karya the melancholy witch) says "phew". Kerreamn the sorcerer has just arrived. Kerreamn the sorcerer says "cape please". Kerreamn the sorcerer says "ii's coming again". Kerreamn the sorcerer makes some magical gestures. Wdi the sorcerer has given the cape to Kerreamn the sorcerer. �Kerreamn the sorcerer says "oh no, its ok". Kerreamn the sorcerer has given the cape to Wdi the sorcerer. Kerreamn the sorcerer has just left. Wdi the sorcerer blinks. (Karya the melancholy witch) says "curious". Wdi the sorcerer has become crippled! Wdi the sorcerer says "The vampire's going to summon me. That's his game.". Strewn before you is a gothic-looking, oppressively black cape. Wdi the sorcerer says "He probably has no summon protection.". (Karya the melancholy witch) nods. With a bit of effort, you push the cape eastward. Wdi the sorcerer smiles. Wdi the sorcerer glances east. For your information: Serenety the warlock is worth 20,914 points if killed. For your information: there are 100 mobiles still alive. Wdi the sorcerer blinks. Wdi the sorcerer smiles. (Karya the melancholy witch) says "anyway ...". (Karya the melancholy witch) exclaims "back to the interview!". Wdi the sorcerer smiles. Wdi the sorcerer makes some magical gestures. Wdi the sorcerer says "Was there a question? I'm losing packets here :-/.". (Karya the melancholy witch) says "who has most influenced you ...". Wdi the sorcerer coughs. Wdi the sorcerer says "I though you said to skip that...". Wdi the sorcerer asks "And come back to it?". Wdi the sorcerer makes some magical gestures. Wdi the sorcerer makes some magical gestures. Wdi the sorcerer makes some magical gestures. (Karya the melancholy witch) says "ahh yes ...". Wdi the sorcerer makes some magical gestures. (Karya the melancholy witch) blushes. Wdi the sorcerer smiles. (Karya the melancholy witch) says "Gameplay has started a new award called "Player of Merit" ...". (Karya the melancholy witch) says "where a player from each game is selected for the award ...". Wdi the sorcerer smiles, wryly. Wdi the sorcerer says "Oops.". (Karya the melancholy witch) says "You have chosen to be the first recipient of this award for MUD2 ...". In the distance, you hear a low, reverberating sound. Wdi the sorcerer smiles. Wdi the sorcerer says "Um...". (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "How do you feel about receiving this award?". Wdi the sorcerer says "Thank you :-))". (Karya the melancholy witch) grins. For your information: a mortal reset is available. Wdi the sorcerer says "Well, I think there are other people who would be quite a bit more deserving of it (eg. it doesn't include immortals as I understand), but I'm honoured to have been chosen :-). As I understand it there are to be others...". Wdi the sorcerer thinks. Wdi the sorcerer blushes. Clouds are gathering overhead. (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "who would you like to see being the next recipient?". Wdi the sorcerer asks "A mortal who's still playing?". (Karya the melancholy witch) says "anyone at all, past or present player". Wdi the sorcerer thinks. It has started to rain. [----*]reset Time-stamp: 15:08:17 on 20-MAY-2000. This is reset 725, using slot 0. An auto-reset will be initiated in approximately 32 minutes. Wdi the sorcerer says "Tom or Rosie or Llysfaen or Jincks.". Wdi the sorcerer says "or someone else :-)". (Karya the melancholy witch) grins. Wdi the sorcerer says "Those are mortals only.". Wdi the sorcerer says "Obviously I don't know what the wizzes do...". (Karya the melancholy witch) smiles. Wdi the sorcerer says "Other than your fine self and the Muddled Times team.". (Karya the melancholy witch) grins. (Karya the melancholy witch) says "as part of the award, you get to design an in-game object ...". Wdi the sorcerer smiles. (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "have you, or what do you intend to design?". Wdi the sorcerer says "I asked for an upright piano. :-)". (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "ahh! where will it live?". Wdi the sorcerer says "Richard said in the lounge bar. So maybe we can have honky-tonky sing songs there in the future.". (Karya the melancholy witch) grins. (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "what is your favourite part of the game?". Wdi the sorcerer says "Area, or component, or what? :)". (Karya the melancholy witch) says "just somewhere in the game you particularly like, whether it be one room, or a component you like playing in". It has stopped raining. Wdi the sorcerer thinks. Wdi the sorcerer says "Um, probably the Pagoda area, even though it's quite new.". (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "why the Pagoda area?". Wdi the sorcerer says "There's enough potential treasure there to double a reset score... :-)". (Karya the melancholy witch) smiles. Wdi the sorcerer whispers "And hardly anyone does it". (Karya the melancholy witch) says "... until now ...". (Karya the melancholy witch) grins. Wdi the sorcerer smiles. Wdi the sorcerer says "Actually, I was lying.". Wdi the sorcerer says "It's rubbish.". (Karya the melancholy witch) laughs. Wdi the sorcerer gulps. (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "is there any single room in the game you particularly like?". Wdi the sorcerer says "Um, other than the t troves or the tearoom or the illegal rooms or the special rooms... I quite like this room :-).". [----*]l Viewing gallery. This is a flat platform, carved into the rock overlooking a huge cavern. The view is truly fantastic, a vivid spectacle of strange shapes and colours which combine in a way you cannot but find overwhelming. Rather than standing around drinking in the sights, however, you turn to a more practical interpretation. It looks like the only way you can climb out of here is to the east, and from there you should be able to make it out of the cavern. Wdi the sorcerer is here carrying a golden arrow and a star0. (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "you chose the Viewing gallery to be interviewed in, why is that?". Wdi the sorcerer says "Hardly anyone comes here.". Wdi the sorcerer says "Except when they come to engage in mad fights...". (Karya the melancholy witch) grins. Wdi the sorcerer groans. Wdi the sorcerer says "There doesn't seem to be anything to do here too, which is very mysterious.". Wdi the sorcerer says "I must be missing something.". Wdi the sorcerer glances around. [----*]qn Looking eastward, you see a place known as "above cavern". It appears to be empty. (Karya the melancholy witch) smiles. (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "what was the atmosphere on the game like when you first played, compared to now?". Wdi the sorcerer says "It seems more open, yet more dangerous at the same time.". Wdi the sorcerer says "That makes no sense.". Wdi the sorcerer thinks. (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "it's more open and dangerous now?". Wdi the sorcerer says "Ah...". Wdi the sorcerer blushes. Wdi the sorcerer says "Sorry, it's more open and dangerous *now*". Wdi the sorcerer says "When I joined it seemed less dangerous but slightly more closed, if that makes sense.". (Karya the melancholy witch) nods. Wdi the sorcerer says "Dangerous from a playing/achieving and a general point of view.". (Karya the melancholy witch) says "do you think that is due to sheer number of players, or the way the game has developed regardless of numbers". Wdi the sorcerer says "I'm not really sure... I certainly do not think that it's exclusively to do with numbers.". For your information: Serenety the warlock is worth 20,914 points if killed. (Karya the melancholy witch) says "there is high PK-ing activity around at the moment ...". (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "what are you views on PKs and PK-ing?". Wdi the sorcerer says "At the low-levels? There seems to be little at the h0gh-levekls.". Wdi the sorcerer says "Player killing is player killing - do it if you want, I say, don't if you don't. But don't cheat or bully.". (Karya the melancholy witch) smiles. Wdi the sorcerer asks "Why do you say there's more pking now?". Wdi the sorcerer asks "High activity?". Clouds are gathering overhead. Wdi the sorcerer blinks. (Karya the melancholy witch) says "there seems to be a lot of PKing going on at the moment, but it is mostly low-level PKing". Wdi the sorcerer nods. (Karya the melancholy witch) says "which affects the newbies a lot more probably". Wdi the sorcerer says "It's that infernal giant garden.". (Karya the melancholy witch) nods. Wdi the sorcerer smiles. It has started to rain. Wdi the sorcerer says "As Fff is always saying :)". OK, (Karya the melancholy witch) grins. Wdi namedrops. Joey the protector has just arrived. Joey the protector hoots. (Karya the melancholy witch) laughs. (Karya the melancholy witch) waves. Joey the protector bows. Wdi the sorcerer asks "What are you doing here?". Joey the protector asks "What do we have here?". Joey the protector gasps. Joey the protector says "Just thought I'd pop in..". (Karya the melancholy witch) says "an interview ...". (Karya the melancholy witch) smiles. Wdi the sorcerer says "It's This Is Your MUD life.". (Karya the melancholy witch) grins. Joey the protector says "Ahh..". Joey the protector has tried to steal the golden arrow from Wdi the sorcerer, who hasn't noticed... Joey the protector has stolen the golden arrow from Wdi the sorcerer. Wdi the sorcerer growls. Joey the protector exclaims "So you won't be needing this!". Joey the protector hoots. Joey the protector has just left. (Karya the melancholy witch) chuckles. Wdi the sorcerer says "That didn't sound like joey.". Wdi the sorcerer ponders. (Karya the melancholy witch) ponders. Wdi the sorcerer worries. Wdi the sorcerer says "Gdn might have broken into his house...". (Karya the melancholy witch) grins. Wdi the sorcerer says "You think I'm joking? :-)". (Karya the melancholy witch) says "anyway, where were we ...". (Karya the melancholy witch) says "ahh yes, giant gardens ...". Wdi the sorcerer smiles. (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "do you remember your first (non low-life) death?". It has stopped raining. Wdi the sorcerer asks "Level 7 or above or something?". Wdi the sorcerer makes some magical gestures. Wdi the sorcerer makes some magical gestures. Wdi the sorcerer makes some magical gestures. Wdi the sorcerer makes some magical gestures. (Karya the melancholy witch) says "your first significant death, to you at the time". Wdi the sorcerer nods. Wdi the sorcerer thinks. Wdi the sorcerer says "The first time I really got upset was losing my first warlock, which I think due to some amazing luck got all the way to 75k.". (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "how did you die?". Wdi the sorcerer says "To some horrible Pk! I think it might have been Agrazag, actually <gulp>... I'm not sure.". (Karya the melancholy witch) grins. Wdi the sorcerer says "I moaned about it on Muddy. :-(". Wdi the sorcerer blushes. (Karya the melancholy witch) grins. (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "how did you lose your first mage?". Wdi the sorcerer says "Er... To the banshee <blushes again> the first reset I played.". (Karya the melancholy witch) cringes. (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "were you more upset about that, or losing your first warlock?". Wdi the sorcerer says "The warlock, because by the time I'd got to mage I'd lost hundreds and hundreds of k. Anyway, no-one expects to live at mage :-).". (Karya the melancholy witch) smiles. (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "which has been your most upsetting/traumatic death?". Wdi the sorcerer says "Sorry to be boring, but probably the warlock one again :-).". (Karya the melancholy witch) nods. (Karya the melancholy witch) ponders. Wdi the sorcerer blinks. (Karya the melancholy witch) says "what do you feel about the current wizzes ...". (Karya the melancholy witch) says "and what they do for the game as a whole ...". Wdi the sorcerer shrieks. (Karya the melancholy witch) grins. Wdi the sorcerer exclaims "I refuse to sign my own death warrant!". (Karya the melancholy witch) laughs. Wdi the sorcerer says "I like them all :-).". (Karya the melancholy witch) chuckles. (Karya the melancholy witch) says "oh well ... worth a try ...". Wdi the sorcerer says "I don't know though - I don't know how many wizzes are active.". (Karya the melancholy witch) nods. (Karya the melancholy witch) says "I meant the wiz community as a whole, rather than individual wizzes ..". (Karya the melancholy witch) says "for example on recent forums, wizzes have been moaned at, blamed for various game issues". Wdi the sorcerer says "Well, maybe there aren't enough wizzes.". Wdi the sorcerer says "Generally speaking.". (Karya the melancholy witch) nods. Wdi the sorcerer says "Wizzes are always being moaned at... :-/". (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "why would you like to see more wizzes?". Auto-reset initiated, you have 120 seconds to finish up. No further warnings will be issued! Wdi the sorcerer says "Well, if the game is finally going to go global and a lot more players start to play then more wizzes might be a good thing.". Wdi the sorcerer says "I don't know the exact scale or anything.". (Karya the melancholy witch) nods. Wdi the sorcerer says "Obviously :).". (Karya the melancholy witch) grins. (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "Ok to carry on next reset?". Wdi the sorcerer grimaces. Wdi the sorcerer nods. Wdi the sorcerer bows. Something magical is happening.   A short while into the next reset ...   [----*]l Viewing gallery. This is a flat platform, carved into the rock overlooking a huge cavern. The view is truly fantastic, a vivid spectacle of strange shapes and colours which combine in a way you cannot but find overwhelming. Rather than standing around drinking in the sights, however, you turn to a more practical interpretation. It looks like the only way you can climb out of here is to the east, and from there you should be able to make it out of the cavern. [----*]summon wdi Wdi the sorcerer has just arrived. Wdi the sorcerer says ":-(". Wdi the sorcerer says "I couldn't get back on.". Wdi the sorcerer looks glum. (Karya the melancholy witch) nods. Wdi the sorcerer says "Well, it works now.". (Karya the melancholy witch) says "to recap ...". (Karya the melancholy witch) says "we were talking about the current wizzes ...". Wdi the sorcerer gulps. Wdi the sorcerer giggles. (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "what would you do (or hope to do) for the game, when you make wiz?". Clouds are gathering overhead. In the distance, you hear a bell toll. It has started to rain. Wdi the sorcerer says "What's this "when" business?... I...". Wdi the sorcerer exclaims "!". (Karya the melancholy witch) exclaims "ooooh!". [----*]obit The following players have died in fights this reset:         Dclxvi the protector, killed by the giant1,         Olazabal the mage, killed by Falicity the championne and Cccc the champion,         Problem the yeoman, killed by Olazabal the mage and Tsunami the necromancer,         Dclxvi the protector, killed by the giant1,         Dclxvi the protector, killed by 2 goblins and the giant1,         Dclxvi the warrior, killed by 2 goblins and the giant1,         Problem the protector, killed by the goblin37,         Deter the swordsman, killed by the banshee, the alligator and the thief. The following non-first-game players have died to the touchstone this reset:         Dclxvi the hero, short of luck by 3.2%. In the distance, you hear an incredibly loud >*B*O*O*M*<. Wdi the sorcerer says "That's his 2nd mage.". (Karya the melancholy witch) nods. Wdi the sorcerer looks glum. It has stopped raining. (Karya the melancholy witch) says "when/if you make wiz ...". (Karya the melancholy witch) smiles. Wdi the sorcerer smiles. Wdi the sorcerer says "Um...". Wdi the sorcerer says "I really have no idea what wizzes do, can't do, can do, need to do, have to do, must not do etc. Speculating is sort of illegal too, eh... So...". Wdi the sorcerer says "I don't know.". (Karya the melancholy witch) smiles. (Karya the melancholy witch) says "Ok, outside of mud ...". Wdi the sorcerer gasps. (Karya the melancholy witch) says "in that "other realm" ...". In the distance, you hear a bell toll. Wdi the sorcerer says "Theoretical other place.". Wdi the sorcerer says "Oh no...". (Karya the melancholy witch) nods. [----*]obit The following players have died in fights this reset:         Emily the sorceress, killed by (Someone),         Dclxvi the protector, killed by the giant1,         Olazabal the mage, killed by Falicity the championne and Cccc the champion,         Problem the yeoman, killed by Olazabal the mage and Tsunami the necromancer,         Dclxvi the protector, killed by the giant1,         Dclxvi the protector, killed by 2 goblins and the giant1,         Dclxvi the warrior, killed by 2 goblins and the giant1,         Problem the protector, killed by the goblin37,         Deter the swordsman, killed by the banshee, the alligator and the thief. The following non-first-game players have died to the touchstone this reset:         Dclxvi the hero, short of luck by 3.2%. (Karya the melancholy witch) exclaims "ooh the bells are really tolling today!". (Karya the melancholy witch) exclaims "and I've just made you safe again!". Wdi the sorcerer smiles. Wdi the sorcerer smiles. (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "...what do you do by day?". Wdi the sorcerer says "I'm a semi-stereotypical, layabout student.". (Karya the melancholy witch) grins. (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "what do you study?". [----*]qw (Karya the melancholy witch) Gza the protector Emily Falicity the championne Tsunami the necromancer Dclxvi the hero Barf the hero Cccc the champion Olazabal the protector Problem the yeoman Darkside the superhero Wdi the sorcerer Niles the hero Brocken the superhero Medusa the superheroine Wdi the sorcerer says "A-level Maths, Maths, Physic, Computing. I know, not very original :-/...". (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "oooh ... 4 A-levels?". Wdi the sorcerer says "Um...". Wdi the sorcerer says "Next year it's five as standard.". Wdi the sorcerer says "Sort of...". (Karya the melancholy witch) gasps. (Karya the melancholy witch) says "we did 3 in my day ...". (Karya the melancholy witch) says "well we did 4, but the 4th was General Studies". Wdi the sorcerer asks "And then down the mines for five hours, right?". (Karya the melancholy witch) laughs, out loud. Wdi the sorcerer says "Everyone is forced to do general studies as well. Well, they do at all the places I've seen.". (Karya the melancholy witch) says "5 A-levels ...". (Karya the melancholy witch) boggles. (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "what do you hope to do, when you have got your A-levels?". Wdi the sorcerer says "Go to university, make my millions...". (Karya the melancholy witch) grins. (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "what will you study at university?". Wdi the sorcerer says "I don't know just yet.". Wdi the sorcerer gulps. (Karya the melancholy witch) grins. (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "what do you do in your spare time, aside from playing mud?". Wdi the sorcerer says "Um, usual stuff, also: read, attempt to write poor music... I ski when I get the chance, but global warming is going in the wrong direction for this country for there to be any snow ever again :-(.". (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "what sort of things do you read?". Wdi the sorcerer says "Um, anything :-). Anything that's recommended to me by someone else.". (Karya the melancholy witch) says "you write music? what kind of music ... and do you play the piano (hence asking for an upright piano?". Cora the warlock bids everyone greetings. Wdi the sorcerer says "I *attempt* to play the piano :-). I also *attempt* to write different kinds of music, it's usually rubbish.  :-/". Clouds are gathering overhead. It has started to rain. (Karya the melancholy witch) says "do you write straight onto manuscript, or do you use a sequencer too (I used to do both you see ... )". For your information: there are 150 mobiles still alive. In the distance, you hear the >CRACK< of a cannon going off. Wdi the sorcerer asks "You play?". (Karya the melancholy witch) nods. Wdi the sorcerer says "Well I never knew that.". (Karya the melancholy witch) smiles. Wdi the sorcerer applauds. (Karya the melancholy witch) grins. It has stopped raining. Wdi the sorcerer says "Um, I prefer sequences and automatic editors.". (Karya the melancholy witch) nods. Wdi the sorcerer says "For the same reasons I like word processors over notebooks - editing etc.". (Karya the melancholy witch) nods. Wdi the sorcerer says "No need for rubbers...". (Karya the melancholy witch) grins. (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "do you play any other games, apart from muds?". Wdi the sorcerer says "Computer games? Online, I play Quake a little bit and I've tried a few other online games (The Realm was quite good). Offline, I've played quite a few things (adventures, arcade games, those excellent skiing games from Namco), and, um, so on).". In the distance, you hear the shrill note of a whistle being blown. Wdi the sorcerer says "At the moment I�m playing through the world's archives of freeware IF/text adventures.". (Karya the melancholy witch) says "ahhh". Wdi the sorcerer smiles. (Karya the melancholy witch) says "if you could add a module, or area to the game ...". (Karya the melancholy witch) says "in the way that wizzes create quests ...". (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "what would you design?". Wdi the sorcerer asks "For myself or for anyone?". (Karya the melancholy witch) says "oh ... for either, yourself, or for other players". In the distance, you hear the clear notes of a flute ringing through the air. Wdi the sorcerer says "Um, well... I don't know... Maybe something with a full size mirror and a water puzzle :-). That's about as much as I've thought about it :-).". Clouds are gathering overhead. (Karya the melancholy witch) grins. Wdi the sorcerer says "Hey, you could do a back-to-front world by passing through a mirror...". Wdi the sorcerer thinks. (Karya the melancholy witch) exclaims "now the ideas flow!". Wdi the sorcerer smiles. It has started to rain. Wdi the sorcerer says "Well, you could have objects that wouldn't work properly, maybe keys or something.". (Karya the melancholy witch) says "and magical items that did the opposite to what people expect". (Karya the melancholy witch) ponders. Wdi the sorcerer says "Intriguing. Let's go and start our own MUD.". (Karya the melancholy witch) grins. For your information: there are 125 mobiles still alive. (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "Ok, have you thought more about that question I asked you earlier?". (Karya the melancholy witch) asks " ... who has influenced you the most in mud?". Wdi the sorcerer smiles. Wdi the sorcerer says " I have it down to two people with a big list of others...". Wdi the sorcerer says "Which is probably lacking some really important people I've forgotten :-(.". It has stopped raining. Wdi the sorcerer says "Right... :-)". (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "so, who are those two ... ?". (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "and why?". Wdi the sorcerer says "Concisely: Lexley and Joey (independently). Lexley for being a great friend and a greater explorer when she was a mortal player. Joey for also being a good friend and also an ally and someone to discuss the game with. I know that doesn't really talk about influences". Hovering before you is Eros, wearing a blindfold. Eros pulls his bow and shoots Wdi the sorcerer! Eros gives a satisfied smile, and flies away. (Karya the melancholy witch) smiles. Wdi the sorcerer says "But, well, you know what I meant...". (Karya the melancholy witch) nods. Wdi the sorcerer groans. (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "is your Eros partner asking after you?". Wdi the sorcerer says "Well, yes, but it's Emily and I think she's getting back to hero". (Karya the melancholy witch) says "ahh". [----*]wh emily 1 in the place known as "misty part of south mountain". [----*]wh emily 1 in the place known as "vertical shaft". Wdi the sorcerer smiles. In the distance, you hear a loud ~R~I~N~G~. (Karya the melancholy witch) says "is there any single, significant event you remember particularly during the whole time you have played mud ...". (Karya the melancholy witch) says "whether it be good, bad, quirky?". Wdi the sorcerer says "Wizzings: recent: Fruitbat: sub-categories: cock-ups: Wdi: Typo: fleee ows.querrt". Wdi the sorcerer says "Or something like that.". Wdi the sorcerer says "I've only seen about two people actually make wiz.". Wdi the sorcerer says "Or three.". (Karya the melancholy witch) says "Fruitbat and ...". Wdi the sorcerer says "Um, Antman I think.". (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "who do YOU speculate will be the next wiz?". Wdi the sorcerer says "I didn't actually *see* Fruitbat make wiz... I was staring at the option prompt at the time.". (Karya the melancholy witch) nods. Wdi the sorcerer says "Next wiz?...". (Karya the melancholy witch) nods. In the distance, you hear a wolf baying AAAOOOOOOHHHH. Clouds are gathering overhead. Wdi the sorcerer says "I think it's going to be someone who's name I don't know of yet.". OK, (Karya the melancholy witch) smiles. It has started to rain. Wdi the sorcerer exclaims "That's not meant to be a funny comment!". Wdi the sorcerer says "Sorry, I was meaning that it would be someone from mud2.com or such.". Wdi the sorcerer blushes. (Karya the melancholy witch) nods. (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "your website ... Muddy ... who's idea was that originally?". Wdi the sorcerer says "Muddy was Gdn's idea.". (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "did the two of you plan it in the format it is now, or did it develop like that?". Wdi the sorcerer says "It developed from an original which was basically a copy of Cat the wizard's website. :-)". For your information: there are 100 mobiles still alive. (Karya the melancholy witch) chuckles. (Karya the melancholy witch) says "but it is totally different to Cat's site ...". Wdi the sorcerer says "It wasn't originally - it was exactly like it - even the background was grey with an image in the centre of the page.". (Karya the melancholy witch) says "how do you feel running the website of probably the most visited and favourite site associated with WP Mud2?". Wdi the sorcerer says "I don't think it's the most visited at the moment... I think it's been pipped by cat.com and the Gameplay forum :-).". (Karya the melancholy witch) says "ahh but I imagine everyone uses your site for news". Wdi the sorcerer says "Well, maybe to some degree. I don't have time to update it as much.". (Karya the melancholy witch) nods. (Karya the melancholy witch) says "well, I THINK I have covered everything I intended to ...". Wdi the sorcerer smiles. (Karya the melancholy witch) says "so, thank you very much for allowing me to interview you for Muddled Times". Wdi the sorcerer says "No, thank you :-).".