The Elder Game

Richard Bartle's name for what Virtual World players do when:

• They run out of content; OR
• They reach a stage of their own development where content is less important.

The Immortal Game

FaerieMUD has less of a clear distinction between its elder game and the regular game than many other MMORPGs. Players gradually undergo improvements in their spirits? which can open new capabilities. Eventually they go through a series of metamorphoses which introduce them to the immortal game which can include the ability to play guilds or cities or kingdoms as if they were characters. The nature of this game is tailored to the unique strengths of each long-time player through their immortal statistics.

See also SimCulture and Immortals.

— Scotus - 22 Nov 2003