[2][5][6] Genocide's ideas influenced a number of MUDs that emulated its pure player-versus-player orientation.

[1] Genocide's gameplay is based around "wars", sessions of PvP conflict, that restart at frequent intervals.

[2] Character development as it is normally known on MUDs is completely absent, with the only advantages that experienced players have consisting of knowledge of the game structure.

[2] The social atmosphere on Genocide, not atypically of a highly competitive gaming environment, is noted as hostile and replete with crass language.

[7] The world is vaguely medieval fantasy in theme, with a tremendous variety of character options available within that context.