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The changing dynamic of social interaction in World of Warcraft: the impacts of game feature change

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Vivian Hsueh-hua Chen,

Henry Been-Lirn Duh,

Hong RenyiAuthors Info & Claims

ACE '08: Proceedings of the 2008 International Conference on Advances in Computer Entertainment Technology

Pages 356 - 359

https://doi.org/10.1145/1501750.1501834

Published: 03 December 2008 Publication History

Abstract

This study examines how changes in game features through patches and expansions can affect the social interaction within massively multiplayer games. Since patches and expansions are now commonplace within massively multiplayer games, understanding of the relationship would enable better production of social capital. In-depth interviews uncovered that the recent changes to the World of Warcraft affect in-game social interaction in 3 aspects. The areas of social interaction affected included interpersonal relationships, community size and social alienation. The discussions highlight how these findings can advance models of social interaction within MMOs.

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The changing dynamic of social interaction in World of Warcraft: the impacts of game feature change
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DOI:10.1145/1501750

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