Can games be points of research for scientists?

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Can games be points of research for scientists? Oct 15, 2005 17:40:46 GMT -5

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Post by Sektor on Oct 15, 2005 17:40:46 GMT -5

About a month ago, there was a bug in World of Warcraft which caused an outbreak of a plague all over the world. Everyone was infected, and it spread if you stood right next to another player/NPC. Scientists took it as an opportunity to record people's reactions and compare them to possible outcomes if a real life plague such as this one broke out. Here's the link to the article (you might have to copy/paste it):
news.com.com/Virtual+epidemics+may+hold+scientific+promise/2100-1043_3-5894309.html

Last Edit: Oct 15, 2005 17:41:26 GMT -5 by Sektor

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Magicman Master Swordsman Sexy Commando Posts: 1,015	Can games be points of research for scientists? Oct 15, 2005 20:02:05 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Magicman on Oct 15, 2005 20:02:05 GMT -5 Yeah, I heard about this on NPR. It was pretty interesting.
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TreasureFinder Angel Knight Official TSE2 Bayou Witch You're a Libra, arn'cha darlin'? Posts: 3,481	Can games be points of research for scientists? Oct 15, 2005 23:18:19 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by TreasureFinder on Oct 15, 2005 23:18:19 GMT -5 What does the plague do? 'Cuz if it only adds a sexy green tinge to your skin, I want it.
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Magicman Master Swordsman Sexy Commando Posts: 1,015	Can games be points of research for scientists? Oct 16, 2005 10:44:01 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Magicman on Oct 16, 2005 10:44:01 GMT -5 It made you die.
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TreasureFinder Angel Knight Official TSE2 Bayou Witch You're a Libra, arn'cha darlin'? Posts: 3,481	Can games be points of research for scientists? Oct 16, 2005 15:33:52 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by TreasureFinder on Oct 16, 2005 15:33:52 GMT -5 Die, eh? Sounds tempting. Where's Sokar when you need to spread a lethal virus to him?
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Can games be points of research for scientists?

Post by Sektor on Oct 15, 2005 17:40:46 GMT -5

Post by Magicman on Oct 15, 2005 20:02:05 GMT -5

Post by TreasureFinder on Oct 15, 2005 23:18:19 GMT -5

Post by Magicman on Oct 16, 2005 10:44:01 GMT -5

Post by TreasureFinder on Oct 16, 2005 15:33:52 GMT -5