From: <kovach@rtc.atk.com>
To: jester@crash.cts.com
Cc: glove-list@karazm.math.uh.edu
In-Reply-To: Ken Bibb's message of Sun, 13 Oct 1991 10:33:18 -0500 <m0kWEN4-0000EeC@crash.cts.com>
Subject: Muddy gloves
Message-Id: <91Oct14.090738cdt.46119@nic>
Date: 	Mon, 14 Oct 1991 09:07:30 -0500
Ken Bibb writes - 
>I'm not a MUD expert, but I've always been interested in implementing a real-
>time multi-user virtual reality dungeon.  I've been involved with frp since
>79 and had a campaign that lasted 7 years with a group of 14 players.

Well, I've been into FRP since '72. Published and everything. :->

>The important thing would be to provide the illusion--not to simulate--the
>experience.  Too many programmers/researchers spend too much time trying to
>make microdetail simulations when crude simulations would be sufficient.  I
>see the glove as a tool that could lead to some interesting games/work
>environments.

Got to agree. I`ve been looking at a glove based "sword" interface to a
dungeon for quite a while. Multiplayer through computer networking/modem is
a definite goal. 

What we need is a group of folks in a small eough geographic area to get
together and develop something. Considering how I've seen people jump as
critters step around corners while playing a game like Dungeon Master, I
can imagine this type game would be quite popular and addictive. I've just
always been to busy to do it myself:->