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I have yes. I've noticed that smaller communities have been more helpful and willing to participate than the really large communities though. I cast a wide net, and I appreciate every response I get. While PWI may not have the player force that a game like WoW does, it's still a highly social game with plenty of players. I…
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Mine nearly caused me a mental breakdown, simply because my university's ethics board took 3 months to approve my study (when it normally takes only 1 month maximum). I was getting to the point where I wouldn't even have a chance to collect data, which would have meant I'd automatically fail... Thanks to a lot of awesome…
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As part of the MMO community myself I would love to see more work done. The only researcher I know of who really dedicated time and effort to researching THE COMMUNITY, rather than seeing us as internet-addicted lab rats was Nick Yee. Published several papers, and surveyed 70 000+ players. I debated adding a comments…
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It's one of those "Whatever works for each person situations" I think. I always found I made better connections online than with people in person, but I think it depends heavily on the individual. Without the availability of a physical connection, there is a much stronger onus on the emotional and psychological bond -…
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You're exactly right, it's a parallel of the physical world in a lot of ways. A really well rounded game has everything from jobs (not everyone is going to be a blacksmith, we all outsource to those that are more skilled for a price), to a fully functioning economy that fluctuates, to an environment that changes as people…
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Haha that's a compliment if I ever heard one. Thanks for filling it out, and for the luck!
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Haha too true, but I suppose it all depends on people's priorities. When you think about it, that cape is longer lasting that a few expensive dinners though!
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In my experience PWI was definately a game where focusing on the social interaction and relationships was enjoyable. I had several online-only relationships in my year of obsessive playing, and I met my current boyfriend through it. There are extreme sides to every continuum, and the seriousness with which people see their…
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