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    <title><![CDATA[Discussion on Virtual economies translating to real world success ]]></title>
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        <title><![CDATA[2 views]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Some people dont have the time to do the grind but want to enjoy other aspects of the game (higher levels, better dungeons, equipment etc.) But dont have the time to do the tedious grinds these games put forth prior to that. Of it being sad and pathetic well depends on your viewpoint. On 1 hand yes it can be a shortcut to happiness on the other it can be a smart thing to do. As an example if you're earning $20+/hour and 100game currencys is going to take you a couple of hours if not days to save up. But you have an option to buy 100credits for $5 you may want to go that route. Especially if very repititious and boring segment parts of the game design is required to accumulate those credits.Or as an example i've had an NFL player level his character for us during his training season bec. He didn't have the luxury of time to level his second character bec. he wanted to try a priest as compared to his shaman. I believe game design has a lot to do with it.. with ratios of time spent:satisfaction gained.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[pyroracer@...]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Fri, 21 Sep 2007 10:22:20 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[I think its particularly sad and pathetic]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[That people think that a cash shortcut is the way to happiness.I don't play a MMORPG, but I play a game where you accumulate points and get awards and better weapons. I earn everything I get and I don't get the &quot;thrill&quot; aspect if you didn't earn it -where is the sense of accomplishment. We have people in the game who buy hacks to the game - so sad.James]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[JamesRL]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Thu, 20 Sep 2007 14:59:33 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[I sell wow gold]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[I have a farm covering 200 servers and sell gold to wholesalers who then resell gold to retailers. (World of warcraft)If anyone is interested you may reach me at pyroracer@gmail.com]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 20 Sep 2007 14:34:09 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Yeah, but]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[if it glows when Trolls or Grues are near, it may be worth its weight in Vorpals  Stop, Pay Troll!]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr Dij]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Thu, 20 Sep 2007 11:59:55 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Perhaps I am out of touch...]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[But I just don't see spending real money to buy virtual real estate, or virtual &quot;possessions&quot; in general for that matter.Not to mention, knowing that there are kids in my own city who are hungry, I can't feel very good about spending real cash to obtain a +20 vorpal sword of ethereal-coolness...]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[shardeth-15902278]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Thu, 20 Sep 2007 10:54:38 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[What is your relationship to the virtual economy?]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Do you sell characters, equipment, or other items in virtual games?  Do you see yourself doing this in the future?]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[Andy Moon]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Wed, 19 Sep 2007 07:08:25 -0700</pubDate>
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