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This Memorial Day, MMORPG.com Managing Editor Jon Wood writes this review of an MMORPG-related book "Alter Ego: Avatars and their creators". The book uses photos, screenshots and words to take a look at people, and the avatars they create.
Read the article here. Cheers, |
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5/28/07 12:45:24 PM#2
sounds like a pretty cool book. first post wewt! |
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5/28/07 12:47:26 PM#3
That's weird... I don't know, but from my point of view - I don't play MMOs to think about real persons behind toons or something, I go out to think and talk to real persons, because that's just how it works, reading this would be a waste of time IMO.
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Mmoseaotter
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Joined: 5/08/07
Be cool to people and stay cool that way you never have to regret making someone feel bad. |
5/28/07 3:16:24 PM#4
I think this book could be very interesting to read. I say it is a fantasy world so create whatever avatar you want. It does not matter to me if it is an 8 foot tall robot of destruction or a 3 foot dwarf, it is your world.
Be cool to people, and try and stay cool that way you never have to regret making someone feel bad. Don't take what ya got granted because some people never get to feel happy. We get to play these great MMOs and surf a good site. Be thankful for what ya got and next time ya feel down imagine a fat sea otter waddling with a pillow and a night cap. Bam! smiles! |
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indyne
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The seal is for marksmanship and the gorilla is for sand racing. |
5/28/07 5:32:53 PM#5
As a psychologist I will have to check this out. I have always been one who creates an avatar that resembles myself in real life. I have no idea why. I would be interested to see how people choose to manifest themselves in game and perhaps why they choose to do it like they do.
[Here's a list of all the games I've played and/or my computer specs to show how much more seasoned or technologically advanced I am than you.] |
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gnomexxx
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Joined: 2/26/06
"Every generation needs a new revolution." - Thomas Jefferson |
5/28/07 8:05:36 PM#6
Cool idea for a book.
But I wonder if they focused on the games where you actually get to do some customization. I know there are some games where the customization features are awesome. Those would be the ones I would want to see side by side shots of. Seeing shots from other games like World of Warcraft would not be so revealing. There's just not that much to choose from. =============================== |
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5/28/07 11:06:32 PM#7
Good idea for a book, but it would be cool...as a website. Post yourself, and your Avatar/avatars...so anyone around the world could look ya up. It's probably out there...but im too lazy at this time to see lol.
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5/29/07 3:36:43 AM#8
I usually create avatars similar to what I look in RL. But the book looks interesting. Definitely a book that I'll read (if I get my hands on one).
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5/29/07 4:15:12 AM#9
Originally posted by Sp00shCity of Heroes has been doing this for a while, but it'd like to see a multi-game website.
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5/29/07 4:25:42 AM#10
I need to get my hands on that book, sounds really interesting.
Me myself never make avatars that mirror my looks irl. I mostly make characters that are quite the opposite, in terms of sex, skincolor, haircolor etc.
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CaesarsGhost
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5/29/07 5:59:26 AM#11
Congrats onthe final release Tracy! Glad you could get it out the door.
- CaesarsGhost Lead Gameplay and Gameworld Designer for a yet unnamed MMO Title. |
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5/29/07 9:37:50 AM#12
Eh, I'd rather not know. You see these people's toons, hear their voices through ventrillo, teamspeak, etc and you create a mental image of what you think these people look like in real life... it's generally way, way off haha or so I've found in my experience.
"You'll find a great many of the truths we cling to depend greatly upon our point of view." |
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Jarlo
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Joined: 3/07/07
Old Timer''s Guild (OTG) |
5/29/07 9:42:44 AM#13
For most of them I wouldn't care either, but there are some interesting ones out there. Of particular interest to me is the stories of children with severe disabilities who can use these games as a tool to have fun and to interact without the stigma of having malformations. THe gallery on the book website shows one such case. These are the really heartwarming stories that make MMO's such an amazing cultural event. http://www.alteregobook.com/gal3.html 
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5/29/07 9:53:50 AM#14
I think this would be a great book to have on the coffee table if you and your friends are gamers. I also think featuring gamers with disabilities is really heart warming, I really hadn't thought of MMO's as a way to get you out of your wheelchair if you are in one but I suppose it is and that's really awesome. |
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5/29/07 10:23:20 AM#15
TIme to add this book to my shopping list.
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5/29/07 11:18:40 AM#16
looks like a pretty interesting book... Usually, I try to make an avatar that stands out.. I think it has something to do with my self esteem. Not that its low but i think we all strive to stand out in one way or another, ---------- |
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5/29/07 12:19:45 PM#17
Sometimes I make an avatar similar in appearance to myself. Other times it's wildly different. Still other times I will make the opposite sex. Examples;
My absolute favorite MMOG character is my Star Wars Galaxies character. A short Bothan Smuggler. He's short as can be, with striking blue eyes and very nice hair. He's also covered in fur. :P But I love that character. http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v319/Xaielao/?action=view¤t=Xaielao-the-Bothan.jpg My Anarchy Online character (another huge favorite) is probably most similar to me. He's an Opifex Fixer, very pale (I'm Irish lol) with red tattooing on his face (ok I don't have that) but he's short, and of fair build, same as me. Another of my favorites is my kick arse Mercenary Mastermind in City of Heroes/Villains (CoX). It's a woman, who kicks arse and takes names and commands one of the most feared and respected global paramilitary organizations in the world. S.I.N.S. Secret. International. Neutralization. Squad. She's female because, well the concept behind the character is just more kick ass being feminine. http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v319/Xaielao/?action=view¤t=SINSCommanderBree.jpg So yea, there are times when my avatars look very similar, and others when they are completely opposite. Most notably because I'm a roleplayer and I almost always have a background written for my character before I make it. But yea, I may pick this book up, could be a good read. One thing I noticed however, almost all the screenshots of people in the preview.. are all good looking. Even the large groups, it's all thin good looking people. Thats misleading because we all know that most MMOG players (like most people in the world) are average at best. ;) |
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