Virtual Immersio

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Jennifer Arnott TIES 2008

introduction

massive

thousands to millions of players

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multi-player

players interact with each other &the world

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online

internet-based –log into the game world

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role-playingyou play a character who fits into the game

story

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game

measure of success

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varied paradigmsfantasy, SF, superhero, mixed

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persistent

the game world continues when you’re not online

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evolvingthe game world changes when you’re not

online

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complexdeep game history underlies quests +

design

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beautifulimmersive visual effects

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emotionally engaging

build relationships & commmunity

terms & types

PvE

player vs. environment

PvP

player vs. player (epic battles for a cause)

terms & types

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temporary deathin-game death is a set-back, not

permanent

terms & types

classwhat skills and abilities do you want to

have?

fighting

defeat monsters, save the world

terms & types

healing

recover from injury

terms & types

craftingmaking things that support game goals

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questa story in game – doing something for

reward

terms & types

levelsin-game progress: increased skills

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group

working with a small group of other players

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raid

a larger group to defeat an epic challenge

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guild or clan

chosen community

terms & types

things cost moneybetter armor, weapons, magical items.

economy

earn money

through quests and selling items from foes

economy

supply and demandsell to other players – convenience costs!

economy

meta-currency

systems for rewarding other actions (DKP)

economy

real life crossover

dollars to gold/lindens/etc.

economy

complex informationmanage many details and specific choices

theorycrafting

playing bettermultiple choices to build character skills

theorycrafting

dps

damage per second

theorycrafting

crunching numbersfiguring out the best equipment to boost skills

theorycrafting

situational choice

choosing skills for different challenges

theorycrafting

personal needs

track crafting ingredients, quest goals, etc.

information and learning

types of play

different character options and resources

information and learning

game rewards

strategy and theory

information and learning

playing together

language for group role differentiation

group skills

organizing

regular times, regular activities

group skills

spatial relationshipsmaps, direction, movement

group skills

leading

learning how to manage groups

group skills

sites & reports

web 2.0 skills for communication

programming

add-onsrelated programs that add function

programming

player created

players may create unique content

creative work

art and musiccharacter art, songs

creative work

machinima

videos made from gaming footage

creative work

short term needs

this week’s challenge

time management

long term goals

reaching the top of the game

time management

balanced life

a challenge – but one we all face

time management

questions?

jcarnott@gmail.com

thank you!