[MUD-Dev] Retention without Addiction?

[Amanda Walker]

On 12/14/02 1:38 PM, Sasha Hart <hart.s at attbi.com> wrote:

> We are doing the boring stuff because we *do* enjoy the little
> dribbles of fun that we get (or, even worse, we only expect to
> enjoy something).

Sure, just like gambling.  Buying lottery tickets is boring.
Occasionally getting a return is exciting.

Basic cognitive science: operant conditioning (i.e., intermittent
reinforcement) is by far the most effective training mechanism.

Amanda Walker


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