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Bartle: "People See Me as an Authority Whether I Like it or Not"

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Dr Richard Bartle, co-creator of MUD, has spoken to IncGamers about his reputation as an MMO pioneer. Bartle recently came under fire following his criticism of a torture quest in WoW: Wrath of the Lich King.
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Published: 376 days 8 hours ago | News | PC
 
 

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Leord - 376 days 9 hours ago
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I think it's quite interesting how he manages to attract so much attention when he's obviously not looking for it =)
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thetamer - 376 days 9 hours ago
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I think he's got a point and it's interesting to see him pt his arguement in context.
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Leord - 376 days 9 hours ago
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Sounds about right, yeah.
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AndyA - 376 days 9 hours ago
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Who'd have thought one little quest would prompt so much discussion?
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Leord - 376 days 9 hours ago
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One little quest involving TORTURE.....
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thetamer - 376 days 9 hours ago
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Although somewhat contradictory, he still has some very valid points. And he knows games, there is no denying that.
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Dorjan - 376 days 9 hours ago
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I understand his position in the fact that people will take off comments made by him as lore...

He isn't big headed at least :D
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AndyA - 376 days 8 hours ago
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Yeah, some of the criticism towards him seems unfounded IMO.
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Heldrasil - 376 days 6 hours ago
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I remember playing "Trade Wars" on the old BBS systems, I believe that to be "pioneering" the way to MMO.
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