[MUD-Dev] Bay Area Press re: UO, the good the bad and the Ugly.

[John Buehler]

Chris Turner wrote on Saturday, June 03, 2000 8:14 AM

>But one of the things we're striving for is a game that is constantly
>evolving and adapting around the players.  It doesn't get boring because
the
>game is always changing - there are new things to find out, new goals to
>achieve.  This kind of problem is going to get a lot worse.

And if these games have the potential to exploit human nature in a negative
fashion, whether intentionally or accidentally, what is the responsibility
of a game designer to ensure that they remain just games?  Should a game
company be permitted to produce an experience that naturally acquires
addictive participants simply because it fits in a certain way with the
human mind?  Are there techniques that can be used to ensure that players
are 'saved from themselves'?

Should there be time restrictions per day on the playing of these games?

Should casual gaming be enforced?

John Buehler





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