[arg_discuss] ARG_Discuss Digest, Vol 30, Issue 6

[Dan Hon]

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On 8 Feb 2008, at 15:39, Martine Parry wrote:


> I am exploring ARGs for non entertainment. Is anyone working on an  

> ARG used

> for educational or awareness purposes?

>

> Thanks

> Martine

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>   1. How frequently do players interact with ARGs? (Alex Fleetwood)

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> Subject: [arg_discuss] How frequently do players interact with ARGs?

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> Hi all,

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> I've been thinking about the question of frequency of engagement with

> an ARG across a wide player base. If you want your ARG to appeal to a

> wide variety of people, it seems like you need to do (*at least*) two

> things. 1. Design content and games that appeal to them & 2. Fit

> engagement with the ARG around their existing internet habits. As a

> rule of thumb, on the games I've already been involved in you can

> seem to reckon on players checking in to the game once every three

> days or so. But, that's like rule of thumb from a small, engaged

> player base, so not that scalable. Is anyone on the SIG aware of any

> data out there on either:

> - the frequency of different types of player making time to play ARGs

> - the frequency with which different Internet users go online?

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> Hoping you can help, thanks in advance

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> Alex

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