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07-30-2008, 02:59 PM
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What definies the gaming exodus of today? After analysing the different characters & traits that gamers possess, i've managed to classify them into several groups for examination. Hope it sets you thinking. Enjoy! :)
1. Power Gamer
The one who plays competitively and always plays to win. He must win at all costs, and values dominance over everything else. Also the likely candidate to take up the mantle of team captain in name and in game. Additionally, he has a higher tendency than the rest of his team to start howling at teammates when they do not perform to expectations. On the other hand, he is usually the driving motivation behind the team's success.
2. Social Gamer
This avid gamer plays to enlarge his social circle and make new friends. He would probably by the most friendly guy around as well as the one who is least likely to start/escalate conflicts. In fact, he will try to be the middleman in cooling down the conflict. Likes to talk a lot. A great guy to play with, provided your one yourself, as such gamers are not often appreciated in game but in real life.
3. Casual Gamer
Also the most common gamer around, this particular gaming model is almost similar to the social gamer, except that he might not be playing to make more friends, but rather he plays for relaxation during his own free time or after a day of work/school. He is also likely to be the quiet individual who remains silent throughout the game (Haven't you encountered someone like that before? :D)
4. Dormant Gamer
'Dormant' gamers practically doesn't exist in the game; he hardly plays, and when he does he would probably be forced by friends or feeling really restless. In other words, he doesn't really like to play games; he engages in gaming for the sake of it. You won't see him online often.
So, which type of gamer are you? For me personally, i think i am a mixture of the 'Casual' and 'Power' gamer. I like to play in competitions because of the atmosphere, but i don't think winning is everything. I play because i enjoy playing, and not to prove that i am better than everyone else.
At the end of the day, I think knowing what kind of gamer you are is the key into knowing where your true purpose lies in gaming.
What definies the gaming exodus of today? After analysing the different characters & traits that gamers possess, i've managed to classify them into several groups for examination. Hope it sets you thinking. Enjoy! :)
1. Power Gamer
The one who plays competitively and always plays to win. He must win at all costs, and values dominance over everything else. Also the likely candidate to take up the mantle of team captain in name and in game. Additionally, he has a higher tendency than the rest of his team to start howling at teammates when they do not perform to expectations. On the other hand, he is usually the driving motivation behind the team's success.
2. Social Gamer
This avid gamer plays to enlarge his social circle and make new friends. He would probably by the most friendly guy around as well as the one who is least likely to start/escalate conflicts. In fact, he will try to be the middleman in cooling down the conflict. Likes to talk a lot. A great guy to play with, provided your one yourself, as such gamers are not often appreciated in game but in real life.
3. Casual Gamer
Also the most common gamer around, this particular gaming model is almost similar to the social gamer, except that he might not be playing to make more friends, but rather he plays for relaxation during his own free time or after a day of work/school. He is also likely to be the quiet individual who remains silent throughout the game (Haven't you encountered someone like that before? :D)
4. Dormant Gamer
'Dormant' gamers practically doesn't exist in the game; he hardly plays, and when he does he would probably be forced by friends or feeling really restless. In other words, he doesn't really like to play games; he engages in gaming for the sake of it. You won't see him online often.
So, which type of gamer are you? For me personally, i think i am a mixture of the 'Casual' and 'Power' gamer. I like to play in competitions because of the atmosphere, but i don't think winning is everything. I play because i enjoy playing, and not to prove that i am better than everyone else.
At the end of the day, I think knowing what kind of gamer you are is the key into knowing where your true purpose lies in gaming.