I have not been a participant in an ARG (Alternative Reality Game) or a a MMORPG (Massively multiplayer online role-playing game) prior to enrolling in the EDTECH program. You could say that my gaming experiences have been quite limited, especially in the online area.
I enrolled in this course to broaden my knowledge and see what elements of the gaming world could be of use to my young learners. I already know that they love gaming, but more background and information could only help me at this point.
While learning more about ARGs and MMORPGs, I realized that the world is much more vast than I originally thought. The entire background of the world of Tron was interesting to watch, as all I had done was watched the movie! It is amazing to see all of the hype that has gone on without you even realizing.
I can see why these gaming experiences are so enticing and even addicting. They completely involve the gamer in their world. You feel like you are not only a participant, but a part of something bigger than yourself. The gamer becomes part of a team that seeks goals and accomplishments. There is a great feeling that occurs when you reach common goals with others. Even for introverts like myself.
So, not having been a part of this experience, I feel it is time to give it a try. I will start with experiences my whole family can share with me. After all, they know much more than I do when it comes to ARGs!
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