Yes, you have the right to write off a MUD without playing it just because it is derived from DIKU (even though DIKU is very moldable and can show great variety). However, doing so makes you look ignorant and zealous. I did not accuse you of being ignorant and zealous in my previous post - you made the connection from my words to how other people would like interpret them yourself.
In short - don't post a flame-baiting comment about a MUD's combat system that you haven't even played. I've played three IRE games and am familar with its combat system - so if/when I speak of why I do or do not like its system, I speak from experience with that individual game. If you DO post a flame-baiting comment about a MUD's combat system that you haven't even played, expect someone to raise an eyebrow at you and think you are bias or ignorant for your commentary.
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