Welcome to a Thursday edition of the Surf Report. .: God : The concept of Christian accountability has always rubbed me the wrong way. I am uncomfortable with the concept of confessing my own personal struggles, with others that hardly know me, in a group setting. It is not that I am afraid of beingContinue reading “Surf Report – 7/9/09”
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YMMO? (Part 3)
My previous article dealt with the claims of MMOs as ‘social’ games, and for this article I would like to look at a similar claim. Many MMOs have long claimed that they have a great community of players, and I have often wondered how true this is.
MMO BOOT CAMP: DAY 2
Day 2: Welcome to boot soldier/ warrior/ mage! Below you will find a list of basic social terms and abbreviations found in most MMO games. Study them. Familiarize yourself with them. There will be a test following the ten mile hike. DISMISSED!
YMMO? (Part 2)
The most stated reason for playing an MMO, both by the manufactures and the fans, is the social experience. Its claimed that these games take what is often a reclusive hobby and magically turn it into something social that can be played with friends. This line of reasoning has a few problems really that need addressing before we simply let that excuse slide.
MMO BOOT CAMP: DAY 1
Day 1:Welcome to boot soldier/ warrior/ mage! Below you will find a list of basic social terms and abbreviations found in most MMO games. Study them. Familiarize yourself with them. There will be a test following the ten mile hike. DISMISSED!
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