CS 4730 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Bejeweled
18 Feb 2016
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More satisfying work, world of warcraft has been collectively played for 5. 93 million years, largest paying game community of 11. 5 million as of january. Blissful productivity: deeply immersed in work with immediate and obvious results a. ii. Self improvement is the primary job in wow and your avatar a. iii. Virtuous circle of productivity with earning points to unlock higher levels with more challenging work, a. k. a. Leveling up: some work is exciting, other is exploratory, busywork, and teamwork that generally involves strategic collaboration b. i. 500 hours of gameplay to develop avatar to game"s maximum level b. ii. High stake work and mental activation causes a player to level up as fast as possible to reach the end of the game where the most challenging opponents/hardest work rests b. ii. 1. The process of leveling up is just as important as the endgame b. ii. 2. We want more satisfying work, which starts with a clear goal and actionable next steps. c. i. 1.
