Appendix Seven: Sample Interview Questions
How did you start MUDding?
Do you play any other fantasy games?
Do you play non-interactive computer games?
Why do you MUD?
What is your gender and age?
Have you ever frequented so called "social MUDs"?
How do you start conversations?
Have you ever met anyone that you got to know on the MUD?
How much do you MUD per week?
Where are you from?
Do you miss classes or other commitments because of MUDding?
Do you talk to people when you MUD, or just play the game?
What about your MUD friends do you like?
Have you ever been involved in a MUD romance?
Have you ever gender-swapped? Why or why not?
How does your typical MUDding session go?
Do relationships develop on MUDs? How is it different?
Do you trust other MUDders? Why or why not?
How are your MUD friends different from "real life" friends?
How computer literate are you?
How do you use the emote command to communicate?
Do you use MUD conventions in other online forums?
How are MUD environments inadequate for interpersonal communication?
What's the best part about MUD communication?
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