Hi there!
I’m Ecy(she/her), and I’m a junior in SymSys (HAI). For those of you wondering how to pronounce my name, it is said AC like the band ACDC 馃檪
My favorite game of all time isprobably Animal Jam, avirtual world with animal-based avatars and mini-games sponsored by National Geographic. I spent an ungodly amount of time on the website when I was younger. Although it does contain plenty of mini-games, trading is a huge part of the overall game. Many players try to acquire the most rare and valuable items, often incorporating items obtained from trading, mini-games, giveaways, art, money, and even scamming!
It’s also amusing 1) playing a game where you mainly have to define the purpose of your experience (trading, meeting people, letting loose, making art and 2) watching a trading ecosystem/vocab/norms develop independently of the game makers. In that respect, it reminds me of one game we all play, that is the game of life!
One recent game I enjoyed is Connect 4. Such a classic and fun to play with its many strategies and mind games 馃檪
I think gamification of everyday life is a fun concept to play around with as well!
