Avatar

Howdy, Stranger!

It looks like you're new here. If you want to get involved, click one of these buttons!

Mercyless

About

Username
Mercyless
Joined
Visits
0
Last Active
-
Roles
Member
Posts
23
Badges
0

Comments

  • Originally posted by Kwansei There is no IRB certificate linked with your survey. Beware as this can get you and your university in trouble. The study has been marked as exempt, so the only "informed consent" needed is the statement at the begi…
  • Originally posted by Recant Very recently, a couple who met through Everquest 2 and were maintaining some kind of relationship through the game, won the lottery here in the UK.  Aside from the obvious amazing nature of their luck, It was on a PvP …
  • Originally posted by Axlin Originally posted by Carufin Well, with all due respect, it actually is a pretty silly project. ... Were there many, it would become a noticeable phenomenon, at which point perhaps worthy of study in some academic fas…
  • Originally posted by Carufin   Originally posted by Mercyless Site likes Terra Nova and the Daedalus project are very good places to get started on looking at the relationship between gaming and culture.  So, this is not some silly project an…
  • Originally posted by D4rv3n I doubt anyone will do this survey Actually a few people already have. And I'd appreciate it if people wouldn't post derogatory comments. Site likes Terra Nova and the Daedalus project are very good places to ge…
  • Originally posted by AshGUTZ  I feel kind of pathetic knowing I can put my two cents into this in all seriousness. Then again, i've conducted a few similar studies when it comes to Game Development courses so i'm more than happy to help any way tha…
  • Originally posted by Sinkael Just curious, but why are you limiting this to WoW? Would you not receive a much larger sample base if you were to expand it to people who met online, via online gaming. Or is there some special reason you are in…
  • Originally posted by xpowderx Well unless you are talking a guild. In-particular a raid guildwww.lobsterbrood.com The best  information you can get that would define the general population of WOW would be found here lolrotwokiewoafapfawfwa.ytmn…
  •     Originally posted by gpett Over the years I have seen a lot of perverbial shite hit the fan in MMOs. I have seen guilds completely demolished because the guild leader boinked a member of the guild in real life.  I have even seen a guild…
  • I've heard similar accounts as well, so that is not without consideration.  But it's also a whole different study that I don't really want to go into.  I want to narrow my focus.   Actually, a girl in my guild was dating another guy, but he work…
  • Thank you to those who helpfully replied with answers to the survey.  Again, I ask for more of you to give me stories of your relationsips on WoW (or other MMOs, Everquest, etc.)  If you are uncomfortable giving a public response feel free to sen…
  • Actually if you have a story and it's not related to WoW, I'd love to hear it too.
  • Thanks, that's exactly what I want.  And thank you for taking it seriously.