Richard Bartle

thumb|Richard Bartle in 2011 Richard Allan Bartle (born 10 January 1960) is an English writer and game researcher, best known for being the co-author of MUD, the first multi-user dungeon. He is one of the pioneers of the massively multiplayer online game industry. Sourced When it comes to computer games, many academics seem to be one step down from judges in their lack of engagement with the real world. From Richard Bartle's blog, dated 18th May 2007 I'd take over World of Warcraft and I'd close it. I just want better virtual worlds. Sacrificing one of the best so its players have to seek out alternatives would be a sure-fire way to ensure that unknown gems got the chance they deserved, and that new games were developed to push back the boundaries. Er, I would get to do this anonymously, wouldn't I? From an interview with Keith Stuart on Guardian Unlimited's Gamesblog The question that prompted this was "If you could take over control of one major MMORPG - which would you choose and what would you do with it?" If anyone samples this for a hardcore techno dance track I shall expect a royalty. From Richard Bartle's website. External links Richard Bartle's website Richard Bartle's blog Terra Nova collaborative blog Guardian Unlimited interview, July 17, 2007 Category:Game designers Category:Living people Bartle, Richard Category:People from England