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 # What is tildemush?
 
-tildemush is a command line-, text-based virtual community used for
-chatting, creating, roleplaying, games, or anything a user can think
-of. Currently, tildemush hosted on [tilde.town](https://tilde.town).
+tildemush is a text-based, programmatic virtual community on the command line. tildemush aims to
+provide an environment for creativity, imagination, and art. Currently, tildemush hosted on
+[tilde.town](https://tilde.town).
 
-tildemush looks like a chat room with elements such as:
+tildemush may look like a chat room, but it is completely programmable, and includes other elements
+such as:
 
-* Your location name
-* A list user-created objects that exist in your location
-* Your inventory
+* Locations that can be traversed by users
+* User-scripted objects that users can interact with
+* User inventory and apparel
 * A scripting tab for creating objects
+* and many more
 
 # Purpose and goals