Episode 11 is out and ready for public consumption!
In this episode we bring back Jim as a permanent addition to our team, we discuss the mentality of the griefer and we define and contrast the various MMO gamer archetypes.
The Polls mentioned in the show are posted below and in the widgets on the right hand side of the page.
Episode notes:
For further reading on player archetypes and the mentality of the griefer, please check out these links, lovingly compiled by Jim:
Dr. Richard Bartle’s analysis – http://www.mud.co.uk/richard/ – HEARTS, CLUBS, DIAMONDS, SPADES: PLAYERS WHO SUIT MUDS (1996)
Dr. Richard Bartle’s book, Designing Virtual Worlds, ISBN 0131018167
Dr. Nick Yee – http://www.nickyee.com – Facets: 5 Motivational Factors for Why People Play MMORPG’s (2002)
Nicole Lazzaro – http://www.xeodesign.com
Dr. Chek Yang Foo – http://tinyurl.com/ypwojs – Grief Player Motivations (2004)
The Bartle Test – http://www.guildcafe.com/bartle.php
A big “Hello!” to our listeners. Again, I just wanted to document in writing that it’s truly an honor to be a permanent host on this great show. I’m looking forward to lots of fun and lots of great discussions with the Channel Massive team.
Cheers!
Jim