OLR: Exercise 1 – Topic 3

Examine the ‘Hero’s Journey’ as a metaphor for games design. It has been stated that the hero has a thousand faces. Explain this notion using example of a video game that you have experienced.

A hero has a thousand faces to me indicates that anyone from any background can be a hero in their own right. There is no stereo type of what a hero starts out as.

Many modern MMORPGS have these ideals in them during their story progression. Some such examples are Ultima Online, World of Warcraft and the Ultima Series which is a stand alone game.

What are the characteristics of a successful clan or guild?

Having been part of a number of successful guilds or clans in video games I have come to found that the keystone is a STRONG leader. This is vital to the progress and survival of a guild.

In addition to this each member needs to be a contribution and willing participant. They each need to feel needed and have a say and purpose in the group.

Lastly a strong support base is needed. For example a web master, someone to do the admin work, and a goto person.

These are all vital for the survival of a clan.

My current guild that I am in is a World of Warcraft Guild called For the Lose – www.forthelose.com I am an assitant Guild Master a Class leader and I look after the guilds website.