I am fascinated to learn about MUSHes, multiplayer games/discussion rooms which support the users collaboratively editing the code of the game! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MUSH
The programming language used is lisp influenced: https://duh.com/discordia/mushman/man2x1
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Single player games have an online discussion that occurs shortly after release.
Multiplayer games rapidly develop a meta. I tried UT99 years after release and it wasn't as much fun.
I'm always hesitant when I see digital services funded by a single one-off payment. Running a service requires ongoing funding.
You sometimes see this with games that have a multiplayer component. People buy the game, but the multiplayer servers won't last forever.