Most games are nothing more than just that - a manufactured world existing outside of and disconnected with reality...mmorpgs bridge that gap. Within the rules of this gaming environment, players develop systems of social status and government, as well as relationships with other people that are comparable to the real world. World of Warcraft, unlike most games, is not only a temporary escape, but an extension or replacement of people's lives.
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Avant Garde
High on the social status on the Kil'Jaedan server on which I played, Avant Garde is regarded as the most "uber" guild for the Alliance.
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View from the Top
Interesting article about a leader from a famous guild that recently stopped playing. He talks about the addictive quality of the game and how it interfered/replaced his "real" life. This article gained a lot of attention due to the high profile of the writer as a regarded and well-known guild leader.
Comments (1)
An interesting presentation. I would have liked to have heard/seen more about your (and Owen's) actual experiences inside the game.
Posted by Andy | November 9, 2006 9:45 PM
Posted on November 9, 2006 21:45