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The quest for meaning

Quests are a commonly-used device in RPGs, MMO or otherwise. They are used to guide the player through the story and world in small, discrete steps. After playing just a few RPGs it is noticeable that there are a limited number of quest types.  Depending on how the lines are drawn, quests can easily [...]

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EVE Online: The Proof of Player Narratives

Question: How many people play EVE Online?
Answer: None
Here’s some choice quotes about EVE Online:
“I never had fun in EVE”
“Cunfused the f*** outta me. Too Many Buttons D:”
“this game is boring as hell.”
…so why does EVE have over 200 000 subscribers? Perhaps the original question should be “How many people experience EVE Online?”
I love space opera. I loved space combat, [...]

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