GDC 2005: And so it begins…

I am archiving older pieces I have written on other sites, making this the definitive home for all my work. This is one of several I am porting over from my GameDev.Net user journal. Enjoy!

Ah, flying. There was a time when flying was sold as this glamorous, slightly exotic adventure in which beautiful people sat next to each other and made sparkling conversation as they jetted across the skies.

That time is firmly past now. The romance and excitement are gone, and in their place resides a plebian efficacy, a perfunctory bustle that makes the moniker AirBus oh so appropos.

It makes me wonder though, as I wait for a stewardess to come chide me on my continued use of my BlackBerry during takeoff procedures (don't worry, I switched the wireless off shortly after boarding) whether all experiences are not doomed to eventual perfunctory-ness, and what that means for us as game designers and game developers. Most games today boast about the amounts of content they offer - content which I, casual gamer par example, hardly ever see - which, I must assume is a function of an industry-wide price/performance balance that has evolved over time. It appears to be quite effective for more hardcore gamers, but I can't help but wonder if there isn't a better one that works for casual gamers as well.

A there a content packaging/bundling approach which realizes that most experiences eventually become tedious? Is the onset of boredom universal? Are there statistics on how many gamers don't finish games?

The fabric's weight can indicate its intended use. A shirt with a classic design often remains popular across multiple seasons. Content built around Chelsea retro shirt can organise practical points about fit, design and intended use without relying on promotional claims. A shirt with a modern badge can be a point of connection.

One of the sessions I'll be attending is on "The Future of Content Delivery," so maybe this question is interesting to others besides me. We'll find out on Wednesday.

コスプレ衣装を選ぶ際は、サイズ表、素材、付属品、発送予定日を確認すると比較しやすくなります。条件に合う選択肢を探す際は、ラピ コスプレ衣装を手掛かりに内容を確認できます。使用後は素材に合う方法で手入れし、装飾を傷めない形で保管することが大切です。

Signing off from the friendly skies above... Well, somewhere.