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Post by Eons of Recluse on Nov 6, 2005 13:15:44 GMT -5
So I got this thing in school and I have to make a research on something. We (me and two of my friends) created the thing below so we can gather information. So if you could kindly answer those things in a PM it would be very appreciated. Oh and please don't joke around with the whole thing. We really need to get those answers. Thanks in advance for all those who answer to these questions ^^ Age? Sex? Where are you from? 1 What online-RPGs / MMORPGs have you played? 2 How much you play online-RPGs / MMORPGs in a week? 3 Do you meet your friends outside school / work / game / internet? 4 Do online-RPGs / MMORPGs affect your school / work in a positive / negative way? 5 Are you addicted to online-RPGs / MMORPGs? Yes No Maybe OR Have you been addicted to online-RPGs / MMORPGs? Yes No Maybe 6 Do you have more friends in online-RPGs / MMORPGs or in IRL? 7 Has your gaming caused arguements / fights among your family and friends? 9 Do you spend most of your free time on online-RPGs / MMORPGs? 10 Have you skipped classes / called sick to work so you can play online-RPGs / MMORPGs? 11 Do you prefer playing / fighting in teams or alone? 12 How / why you started playing online-RPGs / MMORPGs? 13 What do you do the most while playing an online-RPG / MMORPG? If there's anything else you'd wish to let us know about your gaming of online-RPGs / MMORPGs we will appreciate all additional information. Thank you  |
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Post by DM Justicar - Creator of FRC on Nov 7, 2005 9:48:35 GMT -5
If so, dial 1-800 RPG-ANON there is help on the other end of the line. ;D Of course you do realize that you are skewing your data by asking known gamers, eh? ** Actually worse yet, you are asking known addicted gamers... |
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Post by Kharn on Nov 7, 2005 12:58:30 GMT -5
Yeah Justicar is right. Taking statisical thinking for engineers right now and that is a big emphasis to not mess up data like that. Do like for example, state the average college or highschool sudent population and ask students from that from a wide range of groups.
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Post by Eons of Recluse on Nov 8, 2005 0:03:34 GMT -5
Actually first idea was to pick a couple other classes from the school and ask them to answer those questions. But after realizing we'd get about 90% of the papers back empty since not many play RPGs in the school we decided to ask people who actually play online-RPGs / MMORPGs. And not all players are addicted like me as I have read from the replies ^^
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Post by Eons of Recluse on Nov 10, 2005 6:56:35 GMT -5
Come on people we need more answers!! *makes the more answers dance* I dare ya to answer the questions! Limited time offer!! Ends next week!!
The better grade I get the more Tia and Sel you folks get to see ^^ And maybe Bel too once he gets out of jail...
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Sarah
Old School
Son'ya the pure hearted one
Posts: 398
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Post by Sarah on Nov 10, 2005 9:11:20 GMT -5
(sara) age: hmm 24 sex: well *smiles* I live in UK in a fine city called Liverpool 1) well...NWN my first online game...maybe counter strike was but I only play it once just to kill my brother many times ^_^ 2) I online when I can which now days is about 4 hours or less 3) I have to many friends but I meet them mostly at night clubs 4) some time it dos clash with work 5)  6) I have more RL than online 7) by fighting to you mean: "Sarah lets go to the movies now" me "damn it...I always wait for you why can you not wait for me this time" my friend "for $%^$£ crying out loud...get you butt off you bed and move" me "fine be like that just give me min to log" 8) where is 8 btw? 9) I spend more time talking to my friends in bars or clubs 10) well yes...I guess 11) team always ^_^ 12) simple...to bug my brother *grins evil* 13) that strange thing to say...don't know as I play mostly at times when no one is on to RP with ~_~ |
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Post by Eons of Recluse on Nov 10, 2005 11:59:37 GMT -5
Question number 8 was eaten by a kitten... thanks Sara ^^ people more answers come on!! It will cause the banite problem to disappear!! *waves to Ranan with a grin* Ya too answer it or banites will be soooo sorry... *evil chuckle*
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Post by Keetena on Nov 12, 2005 5:14:42 GMT -5
27 I'm playing this game to much, I already forgot Brazil 1. Neverwinter Nights/ Ragnarok 2. Very much - my free hours/ preferencially never more - 2 hours/month maybe 3. work and in parks, social projects, nightclubs 4. Negative - I'm addicted 5. and I had already anwered - just to rpg online yes to rpg 6. IRL no doubt 7. never 9. yes 10. In an extremely rare occasion (no kidding) and I remenber only twice, I was sick really, but not enough that I couldn't go 11. Teams 12. Baldur's gate changed my life - I was so addicted! 13. Sometimes I read a book or talk in phone, but essencially nothing more Nevermind  |
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Post by Eons of Recluse on Nov 13, 2005 1:52:12 GMT -5
Thanks Keet ^^ Final days going for the research... ya got still time to answer |
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Post by ChrilWavingdark on Nov 14, 2005 9:34:00 GMT -5
Age 19
Sex Male
Regina Saskatchewan Canada
1. WOW, SWG, 10six, NWN
2. 2-4 hours
3 yes
4. no
5. no
6. no
7. Only when me and my little brother shared computers lol
9. no
10. no
11. teams definately that's the point of it being online
12. more replay value......basically i found them more enjoyable and worth the money
13. Well now I roleplay, before I would usually just kill things lol
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Post by Grozer on Nov 14, 2005 13:25:54 GMT -5
Bah, I guess I'll help out... I know how hard it was to do these kind of project when I did my masters... but I DONT like it, I tell you...
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Age? *whispers* 37, but I look late 20s!
Sex? I'm a virgin, but if you mean gender then male.
Where are you from? Born and raised near Los Angeles, CA
1 What online-RPGs / MMORPGs have you played? online would only be NWN
2 How much you play online-RPGs / MMORPGs in a week? I really dont want to answer this since it makes me admit how much I really play, BUT I would say 20-24 hrs per week
3 Do you meet your friends outside school / work / game / internet? Yes
4 Do online-RPGs / MMORPGs affect your school / work in a positive / negative way? negative
5 Are you addicted to online-RPGs / MMORPGs? Maybe
6 Do you have more friends in online-RPGs / MMORPGs or in IRL? I would say its even, however some of my RL friends also join me online.
7 Has your gaming caused arguements / fights among your family and friends? Yes
9 Do you spend most of your free time on online-RPGs / MMORPGs? No
10 Have you skipped classes / called sick to work so you can play online-RPGs / MMORPGs? Tough to answer, I've called in sick because I need a break from the morons... erm I mean the tough issues at work and I usually spend some of that time online.
11 Do you prefer playing / fighting in teams or alone? teams
12 How / why you started playing online-RPGs / MMORPGs? Always enjoyed PnP for years and decided to give NWN a try...
13 What do you do the most while playing an online-RPG / MMORPG? split pretty evenly between bashing and RP
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Post by Quadhund/Greenhouse on Nov 14, 2005 13:45:36 GMT -5
Age? 24
Sex? Male
Where are you from? Chicago Illinois
1 What online-RPGs / MMORPGs have you played? NWN, Horizons
2 How much you play online-RPGs / MMORPGs in a week? Used to be about 20 hours a week
3 Do you meet your friends outside school / work / game / internet? Yep
4 Do online-RPGs / MMORPGs affect your school / work in a positive / negative way? negative
5 Have you been addicted to online-RPGs / MMORPGs?
Yes
6 Do you have more friends in online-RPGs / MMORPGs or in IRL? RL
7 Has your gaming caused arguements / fights among your family and friends? Most definitely (note of advice: if you are thinking of getting married while trying to play FRC, dont get married!)
9 Do you spend most of your free time on online-RPGs / MMORPGs? Yeah, if i were playing one at the time
10 Have you skipped classes / called sick to work so you can play online-RPGs / MMORPGs? nope, but been late to work for it
11 Do you prefer playing / fighting in teams or alone? teams
12 How / why you started playing online-RPGs / MMORPGs? Always played RPG's but never online, then i ran out of single player games to play, so i tried online stuff and got hooked
13 What do you do the most while playing an online-RPG / MMORPG? 90% RP about 10% hack/slash
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Post by louiscypher on Nov 14, 2005 13:54:13 GMT -5
Age? 25
Sex? Male
Where are you from? Near Peoria Illinois
1 What online-RPGs / MMORPGs have you played? NWN
2 How much you play online-RPGs / MMORPGs in a week? 20hrs
3 Do you meet your friends outside school / work / game / internet? Yes
4 Do online-RPGs / MMORPGs affect your school / work in a positive / negative way? Negative
5 Are you addicted to online-RPGs / MMORPGs? No
6 Do you have more friends in online-RPGs / MMORPGs or in IRL? RL
7 Has your gaming caused arguements / fights among your family and friends? No
9 Do you spend most of your free time on online-RPGs / MMORPGs? Yes
10 Have you skipped classes / called sick to work so you can play online-RPGs / MMORPGs? No but I've though about it
11 Do you prefer playing / fighting in teams or alone? Teams
12 How / why you started playing online-RPGs / MMORPGs? I needed a challenge
13 What do you do the most while playing an online-RPG / MMORPG? even split between rp and kill the critters
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Post by moulinous on Nov 14, 2005 14:05:58 GMT -5
age/30
gender/male
from/i am from Ventura california but right now i am in evil Missouri
1/NWN
2/10 to 15 hours when i can
3/i meet them everywhere
4/nethier
5a/maybe but more so because my beloved lions suck
5b/no
6/rl
7/ummm, no not yet
8/? no question?
9/free time? what is that?
10/i wish, then i would be an epic too
11/depends on which character i am playing so i like both
12/lack of good DnD players in my area(its the bible belt here and they all think its devil worship,lol)
13/ try to make gold anyway i can with rp or looting or smashing the bad guys or....you get the idea.
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Post by thogrimur on Nov 14, 2005 19:08:56 GMT -5
Age 32 Male Alaska 1) NWN only - FRC only 2) I play when ever I am not at work, in the shower or on the 'throne' - will make an exception for football Sundays...maybe. 3) Um...I think I still have a few friends left...should make some calls and see if they remember me. 4) Only three words for this - "Work Sux Ass" (I think that is a yes it is maybe affecting my work - 'just a tad' ) 5) Addicted...oh no. Not me. I can quit...whenever I want to...maybe...next monday...now wait...on new years...or... 6) More friends in RL still, but the gap is closing. 7) Hmm. Fights? No. I'm a lover baby. Not a fighter. Erm...well wait. I 'am' a fighter. and a lover. um...what was the question? 8) Bad Kitty! 9) Of course I do. I'd sleep...but that is for sissies. 10) Only made a couple of "friend having a wedding" excuses to get a few extra hours off, only when there have been specific events scheduled though. I have yet to actually call in sick so that I can play games. Key word..."yet" 11) I would much rather have people to RP with than to talk to the Npc's or myself. 12) How? Eh...bought game...insert disk...run program...Why? Been playing D&D since the Red Box Set back when I was about 9 yrs old...that is like asking a bird "why do you fly" 13) 90% RP / 10% "patrol" (once I am within a few thousand xp of a level...these numbers are skewed 90% kill kill kill - 10% RP) |
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Post by Slanker on Nov 16, 2005 4:57:17 GMT -5
Age? 28
Sex? Male
Where are you from? The Netherlands
01. NWN, Guild Wars
02. 25-30 hours
03. Yes
04. Negative
05. Yes
06. IRL?
07. Yes
09. Yes
10. Yes
11. Depends on my mood, but prefer a team
12. Got a bit tired of FPS and had wanted to try something else
13. Maybe 60% hacking/slashing and 40% RP
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Kitiara
Proven Member
Player of Mooi, Isabelle Vantruy and Niamh
Posts: 103
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Post by Kitiara on Nov 16, 2005 10:29:09 GMT -5
oh well...what the heck...I will join this public confession and tell you what you all already know anyway....
Age: 31
Sex: female
From: Netherlands
1 : NWN, Guild Wars
2 : 20-25 hours
3 : Yes
4 : Negative
5 : I don't think so, but denial might be just another sign of addiction
6 : Real friends? Like more than an acquaintance? RL
7 : Yes
9 : No
10: No
11: Teams
12: Wanted to try an online game and already had NWN
13: Hmmm.....I think 70% RP, 30% fighting, or maybe 60-40
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Skunkeen
New Member
this one time....at band camp...
Posts: 25
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Post by Skunkeen on Nov 17, 2005 6:57:27 GMT -5
28
male
too many places , home towns peoria IL , Waterloo IA & Gulfport MS
1. everquest , NWN , Pal-talk & yahoo insult chat rooms
2. no stedy pace . not enough
3. I have kids! no life. I talk to thier school teachers. nice milfs. cept the lunch lady , barf!
4.this year I auditioned for a band $$$ and their past singer thought he was a RL AD&D wizard and they asked me "your not into that D&D BS?"
I didnt get the job!
5. yes , I probuly hold the record for most cybers ever
my eye doctor suggested I stop! now im hiding on new server. the RP drag queens wont leave me alone!
6. I have no friends , will you be my friend? can I call you? Grrrr bah nevermind *cries* why do I even try.
I hate you! (honestly I balence both , im always open to make friends anywhere)
7. my kids call me mean names when I laugh at my own in game jokes
8. no head and sholders doesnt work for me, I have to use the expensive strong stuff that numbs yer body and parts.
9. no I have too many hobbies then what a starving artist needs
10. yes mostly from staying up to late gaming. in five minutes from now im gonna get beat up when I try to cuddle with my sleeping woman
11. teams (too tired to insert wise comment . your putting me to sleep. I hope you get a friggin A+)
12. its cheaper then the bar sceen. and I need to be home more to make sure my kids dont get no ideas from their Anarchist coloring book out of the 101 ways to send dad's computer to hell chapter!
13. I like to get social , even in RP , everything verbul in RL has already been said too many times, least with a fictional social setting theres more oppertunity to hear and see something new.
1-800-RPG-ANON
(774-2666)
*calling*
*message* call the talk line at 800-353-3300 for exciting people nationwide. thats 800-353-3300
*calling* *pressing #1* *bill to my long distance*
*unknown people* hello ...hi
*skunk grunting like a filthy deranged pig* hell- ..ugh ugh -o I am addicted to neverwinter nights!
*unknown dude* what are neverwinter nights?
*unknown dude* uhm mmm-kay
*unknown chick* I wish it wasnt winter here
*Skunk* today I went to the bar in Redmist and all my friends were disguised as evil bastiches and ran out so I wouldnt snitch them to the shield or sumthin
*unknown people gone silent*
*skunk* so I made haste and RAN out of there talking to every wondering NPC for some boots that dont cost over 5k of lions
*unknown people still silent*
*skunk* then no one would pay me for doing the bard thing , jokin bout being hung like a halfling n stuff
*strange clicking sounds on the phone*
*the 800-353-3300 welcome voice* weve enjoyed your company please join us again soon bub bye
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Post by DM Grizwald on Nov 19, 2005 20:20:50 GMT -5
Age?19
Sex? male
Where are you from?canada
1 What online-RPGs / MMORPGs have you played?Never Winter Nights, and i dont know if you guys count diablo 2 in this but i played that as well
2 How much you play online-RPGs / MMORPGs in a week?as much as possible
3 Do you meet your friends outside school / work / game / internet? all of the above...
4 Do online-RPGs / MMORPGs affect your school / work in a positive / negative way? its definetly a negative way
5 Are you addicted to online-RPGs / MMORPGs? Never Winter Nights at the moment is pretty addictive
6 Do you have more friends in online-RPGs / MMORPGs or in IRL? I've got more friends in RL
7 Has your gaming caused arguements / fights among your family and friends? i dont think so
9 Do you spend most of your free time on online-RPGs / MMORPGs? during the day yes...at night no
10 Have you skipped classes / called sick to work so you can play online-RPGs / MMORPGs?yep
11 Do you prefer playing / fighting in teams or alone?
teams
12 How / why you started playing online-RPGs / MMORPGs? My friend introduced me to the game
13 What do you do the most while playing an online-RPG / MMORPG? escape reality
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Post by Eons of Recluse on Nov 20, 2005 7:24:40 GMT -5
Alright... we are now done analysing the answers and just waiting to give the paper over to the teacher. Thanks to everyone who answered ^^ Will be posting the results soon...
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Post by Grozer on Nov 20, 2005 8:34:12 GMT -5
Erm... so do we get to read the paper?
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Post by Eons of Recluse on Dec 5, 2005 8:52:16 GMT -5
No Ranan you don't get to read the paper as it is in finnish and it's very difficult to try translate the terms in english so you will have to accept that you can't read it...
With that said I will continue to the feedback I got from our teacher. So we use the scale from 4-10 with 4 being the worst (you don't get thru the course) and 10 being the best (ur a god dude!!). So now that I talked with our teacher today and asked about it he said that...
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We got a 9!! The best grade I've ever had from psychology!! Yayyyy!! And it's mainly thanks to you as we got a HUGE bonus by being the only group that had international research!! So you ALL deserve a big hug... yes even you who didn't answer... *HUGS ALL* And thanks once more ^^
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Post by DM Grizwald on Dec 6, 2005 7:56:33 GMT -5
NICE thats means were f'ed up!
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Post by marklar on Dec 6, 2005 13:40:41 GMT -5
lol great job, one question though....why 4-10? lol wouldn't you just use like 1-6? OR! like 1-10 and anything 1-4 means you failed.....maybe i thought about it too much....
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Post by Grozer on Dec 6, 2005 20:28:58 GMT -5
lol great job, one question though....why 4-10? lol wouldn't you just use like 1-6? OR! like 1-10 and anything 1-4 means you failed.....maybe i thought about it too much.... It's a European thing, if you think Canada is crazy, pfft... dont even ask! LOL |
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Post by Eons of Recluse on Dec 7, 2005 1:58:27 GMT -5
Everyone loves Europe and the Union that messes up everything!! *huggles Europe and Sara, who has nothing to do with this really, but does it anyway because she's cute*
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Post by marklar on Dec 7, 2005 16:45:46 GMT -5
alright your off the hook, this time, just because your European...i can't stay made at Europe! it's ok though, you have a crazy marking mess and i can't spell!
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