Essays about: "MMORPG"
Showing result 6 - 10 of 28 essays containing the word MMORPG.
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6. Socialization and linguistic confidence development in ESL learners through MMORPGs
University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för lärande och samhälle (LS)Abstract : Gaming is an activity that many second language students engage in during their free time, however, games are for more than just playtime. The aim of this literature study is to analyse in what way MMORPGs can have a positive impact on ESL and EFL learners' confidence in using English as well as help develop socialization skills. READ MORE
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7. English Vocabulary Acquisition through MMOG/MMORPGs and other Extramural Activities
University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för kultur, språk och medier (KSM)Abstract : .... READ MORE
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8. A PUGs Life : A study on social interactions in Classic and RetailWorld of Warcraft Pickup Groups.
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för speldesignAbstract : This paper investigates how players interact in classic and retail World of Warcraft by conducting a participant observation study by joining Pickup Groups (PUGs) to play through dungeons. Chat activity is logged and all messages are categorised into different types depending on what is conveyed in an attempt to see if and how social interactions differ between the games. READ MORE
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9. Grinding from a Player’s and Game Designer’s Point of View
University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för datavetenskap och medieteknik (DVMT)Abstract : Frequently in MMORPGs, players will encounter something known to players as farming or grinding. Grinding is a controversial matter in the gaming community, as many do not enjoy it and see it as a sign of lazy and poor game design. However, it is a difficult topic to argue as whatever is a grind, differs for each person. READ MORE
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10. Digital Games – The key to studying Cosmopolitan Democracy? : An investigation into the suitability of Games and MMORPG communities for the study of Cosmopolitan Democracy
University essay from Stockholms universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionenAbstract : The aim of this study was to identify if digital games could be used as a method to study Cosmopolitan Democracy. Using a mixed methods approach, players of the Final Fantasy XIV (FFXIV) community were asked to answer a questionnaire concerning the importance of age, gender and nationality of other players, in order to see if their values aligned with those of Cosmopolitan Democracy. READ MORE