ART 311 Chapter Notes - Chapter N/A: Virtual Reality

• School: University of Calgary
• Department: Art
• Course: ART 311
• Professor: Robin Furr

Document Summary

Mud a computer-based text or virtual reality game that several players play at the same time, interacting with each other as well as with characters controlled by the computer; multi-user dungeon or multi-user dimension/domain . A simple taxonomy: achievement within the game context achievers (acting on world, exploration of the game explorers (interacting with world, socializing with others socializer (interacting with players) A stable mud is four player styles are in equilibrium. (not equal but consistent proportions) Balance point up to administrators to determine and make programming/design changes to maintain balance. Emphasis on players rather than game, increase communication commands and functions: world. Reduce acting on players, bake world big and awkward to cross, and reduce ways players can interact when they do meet. If you achieve something and there"s no one to tell, it"s not a. Players must learn things then be able to practice, if not, loose patience and give up.