[Do you consider SL to be a game?]

The distinction and it's influence on participatory experience is something I have been considering for some time, and not only with SL in mind. Having said this, I was once told that it is best to examine those things that push the boundries of meaning. My feeling is that SL meets this criteria.

p.s. I study Computer Science and Media Arts and Culture. Specifically I am interested in the intersection of code, art, and society. 

[Do you consider SL to be a game?]

 

One for SL users of all sorts. Is SL a game? Elaborating on perspective much appreciated.

Linden's former head of communication, Catherine Smith, has suggested that SL's lack of a set objective and open endedness result in something uncategorizable as a game. 

My feeling is that it is dependant on the type of experience a given person is having from moment to moment. Playing Attack the Titan... game. Earning Lindens working for :sey... maybe, not so much.

Thank you,

UserID1024

[Is SL a game?]

One for SL users of all sorts. Is SL a game? Elaborating on perspective much appreciated.

Linden's former head of communication, Catherine Smith has suggested that SL's lack of a set objective and open endedness result in something uncategorizable as a game. 

My feeling is that it is dependant on the type of experience a given person is having from moment to moment. Playing Attack the Titan... game. Earning Lindens working for :sey... maybe, not so much.

Thank you,

UserID1024