Essays about: "Final Fantasy XIV"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 essays containing the words Final Fantasy XIV.

1. 1. If You Like It, Then You Should Equip a Ring on It : A qualitative study regarding marriages within Final Fantasy XIV

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för speldesign

   Author : Edvin Eriksson; Joel Uisk; [2023]
   Keywords : Marriage; Online games; Relationship; Ritual; Role-Play;

   Abstract : This research study looks at the online game Final Fantasy XIV and the players who have participated in the Ceremony of Eternal Bonding, to gain further understanding behind motives for partaking in an online matrimonial service with another player. This study can be relevant for researchers looking into how players interact with events meant to generate intimacy between players. READ MORE

3. 2. Exploring players’ experiences with learning English in Final Fantasy XIV

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för speldesign

   Author : Oliver Fahlström; Anahita Sheikhi Pour; [2023]
   Keywords : Final Fantasy XIV; language; learning; MMORPG; player experience; qualitative interview;

   Abstract : The objective of this study was to investigate how players experience learning English through playing the popular MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV. It also discussed the improvement in English skills achieved through playing the game, exploring what aspects they have improved and how they were able to do that. READ MORE

4. 3. Fan Art and Creative Community : THE MEANING OF ART IN ONLINE FANDOM

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Konstvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Sally Wertwein Samuelsson; [2023]
   Keywords : participatory Culture; Fandom; Fan Art; Interview; Wellbeing; Online Community; Deltagande Kultur; Fan Kultur; Online Konst; Intervju; Välmående; Online Kultur;

   Abstract : This study investigates the individual experience of viewing fan art and creative works within fandom, as well as the community’s potential to be a place for learning or to develop creative skills. I approach the fandom of Final Fantasy XIV, a massive multiplayer online game, on the online platform Tumblr, asking for fans’ experience with creative content and community connections. READ MORE

5. 4. Quantitative Analysis of Customizable Player Avatars in an MMORPGEnvironment

   University essay from Södertörns högskola/Institutionen för naturvetenskap, miljö och teknik

   Author : Mikhail Gardberg; Siri Kjerf; [2022]
   Keywords : Video Games; Representation; Hypersexuality; Fashion; Digitala spel; representation; hypersexualitet; mode;

   Abstract : Sexualization of video game characters has been noted to have real world consequences. While there are studies surrounding characters designed by video game developers, the same cannot be said for players' choice of attire. READ MORE

6. 5. Fashion and player retention in MMORPGs : A case study of Final Fantasy XIV: A realm reborn

   University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för informationsteknologi

   Author : Carl Johan Bäckman; [2022]
   Keywords : MMORPG; fashion; player expression; player retention;

   Abstract : Expression and identification through virtual characters in MMORPGs has actively been, and is still being studied throughout the 21st century, and with the growing industry of video games, these studies become more and more relevant than ever. However, the same cannot be said about the subject of self-expression in terms of wearable items of clothing in MMORPGs. READ MORE