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I have played many different games in my lifetime. I have enjoyed gaming in one form or another for as long as I can remember. I think Candy Land was my first game and since then I've played countless other board games,card games, console games, pencil and dice role playing games and pc games.
Of the choices described in our assigned chapter of the book this week, I think I prefer the types of games that allow for a lot of control over the main character from how they dress to where they go and what they do. The example of Grand Theft Auto, which is not at all my cup of tea in terms of genre, really has many of the characteristics I enjoy as a player. It's pretty cool when a story adapts to "real-life" things such as how the PC is treated by NPCs based on his/her appearance. Also, character creation is really fun. In fact, that was the best part of my Second Life experience early this semester and it's the part of the game that I love the most when playing role playing games of any sort. I even love to make Miis on the Wii.
Personalizing what a character looks like, what they are named, how they behave and even things as complex as back story not only enrich the gaming experience itself, but can be considered part of play, not just the part of the set-up.
Reading this chapter reminded me of all the fun I've had gaming. I wish I had more time for it. Instead I have homework, like this blog post.
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