The Layers Beyond the Classroom: My Interests and My Communities

  As we continue our journey into the world of online gaming and discourse communities, we now turn our focus to one particular online community connected to this realm. Online gaming is a diverse universe, filled with many discourse communities that thrive on shared passions, knowledge, and communication. In this blog post, we'll investigate one such community, and we'll also touch upon another connected community, music making and voice acting.   The Music Making and Voice Acting Community:   The discourse community of music makers and voice actors in the gaming industry is a remarkable one. It's a space where creativity knows no bounds, where composers create epic soundtracks, sound designers craft immersive audio experiences. These artists are integral to the storytelling and atmosphere of video games. The recent game Baldur's gate has a group of extraordinary voice actors/actresses who use developed and professional skills to depict characters’inner worlds,...

 As we continue our journey into the fascinating world of online gaming, it is time to zoom in on a specific aspect that has caught my attention - the influence of online gaming on culture and society. Let us together find out how online gaming develops from niche hobbies for some people, to one of the most popular things among young people. In addition, I will talk about how online gaming combines with other commercial areas to influence young people and therefore leaves impacts on the ways we, as college students communicate.     The Origins of Online Gaming   The roots of online gaming can be traced back to the early days of computer networks and multiplayer gaming. In the 1970s and 1980s, games like  MUD  (Multi-User Dungeon) were to some extent prototypes of the online multiplayer games we get to know today. One of the great examples of MUD games is  Dragon’s_Gate . These early online games played important roles while introducing gameplay styles ...

Welcome to my blog for UWP001v this quarter, as a person who has many hobbies such playing the music, exercising and watching movies. Among all these hobbies, I find video games the most interesting one for me. That is why I am here to dive into a topic that's not only a personal passion but also a rich field of study - online gaming. Within the area of online gaming, there are vibrant and energetic communities, each with its unique culture and language. Right now, we'll journey together through the intriguing discourse communities, which all rose from online gaming.   The World of Online Gaming:   Online gaming isn't just about playing video games; it's an ever-evolving ecosystem where players come together to compete, collaborate, and connect with each other. As an online gamer myself, I've been drawn into this dynamic world, and I'm excited to share the details about this thriving online culture.   Understanding Discourse Communities:   Befo...

  Hi there, as we altogether join UWP 001v class, I think it might be great for me to share a bit more about myself beyond the classroom. While my year, major, and career aspirations are essential components of my identity, there's a colorful world outside of the academic area that I'm excited to show you.   I'm currently a third-year college student wandering in the world of psychology. My fascination with the human mind drove me to choose psychology as my major. However, life isn't just about textbooks and lectures. Please allow me to reveal some layers of my life, or true life.   One of my all-time favorite hobbies is gaming, and I'm particularly obsessed with fps games, especially Overwatch . While playing this game, I feel some sense of achievements as I constantly work with my teammates and compete with other random players. As a player, I really appreciate the amazing community that comes with it. I once talked with a gamer and invited him to watch ov...