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Halloween with the Mad King

It’s the end of the year, which means it’s officially the holiday season. It’s time to start blasting Christmas music, building snowmen...

Meaning Making: Crafting a Virtual Identity

As I play the game, I have noticed the great detail that goes into each individual character’s persona. There are no two gamers who I...

Community: A Vital Aspect

In my time in Guild Wars 2, I have been focusing on the community. I have always been a fan of MMORPGs, and I have seen many rise in...

Starting Zones, Race Selection, and Community Interactions

During my time in Guild Wars 2, there have been many different things that I’ve noticed well worth their own discussions. However, there...

Breaking Language Barriers Through Gameplay

A couple weeks ago, I was playing in Kessex Fields near the big lake, somehow helping poor Matlal gather his truffles by killing every...

My Introduction to the Guild Wars 2 Community

There is something about starting a new game for the first time that is very exciting yet mysterious. Maybe it’s because you are diving...

Anthropology 29003- Virtual Gaming Societies

Greetings, fellow adventurers! Are you ready to embark on a virtual expedition through the world of Guild Wars 2? During your journey,...