From the monthly archives: June 2007

Limited character enactment in computer RPGs

By On 14/06/2007 ·


This graph shows the ratio of in-character to out-of-character statements during five sessions of the PS2 RPG Champions of Norrath. While coding the data, any utterance which could be construed as in-character was categorized as such, heavily favoring this category.
Interestingly, the in-character percentage is significantly [...]

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Game Lecture at ITU tomorrow: Can you make them cry without tearing your hair out?

By On 06/06/2007 ·

Can you make them cry without tearing your hair out?
– Emotional Characters

Associate Professor Katherine Isbister, Rensselaer Politechnic Institute

Time and Place:
Thursday June 7th, 16:15-17:30. Auditorium 3, ITU.

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Sex is the origin of virtual law

By On 05/06/2007 ·

Linden Lab has recently announced its zero tolerance policy on

Real-life images, avatar portrayals, and other depiction of sexual or lewd acts involving or appearing to involve children or minors; real-life images, avatar portrayals, and other depictions of sexual violence including rape, real-life images, avatar portrayals, and other depictions of extreme or [...]

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