Hello,
My name is Cameron, and I am an undergraduate enrolled in a course on virtual worlds at Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas. Our class has been playing Everquest II for the past four months.
As part of an ongoing research project, I would like to speak with people over the age of 18 about their thoughts about what strategies help one become a proficient player that is acclimated to and comfortable with the game environment. I am interested in what practices contribute to how one learns to navigate and participate in the game world with ease and enjoyment. Additionally, I’m curious about what areas of the game players often find most difficult or least enjoyable and how they are a turn off and impede enjoyment of the game.
These interviews could take place via e-mail, in-game, or over an anonymous instant messaging connection. I will preserve the anonymity and confidentiality of all participants.
If you are willing to be interviewed about your thoughts on how you adapted to the virtual world of Everquest II, please contact me at:
mmoresearch@gmail.com
I understand that the gaming community is bombarded with survey requests that never lead anywhere. This request is different. Our class is committed to sharing its research findings. At the end of the semester, all student papers and presentations will be linked to the course web site and made available to anyone with an Internet connection.
For more details about our course and the research project, visit:
http://www.trinity.edu/adelwich/worlds/faq.html
Thanks in advance for your time.
Cameron