[MUD-Dev] 3rd Axis for Bartle's 2 axis theory of MUD players

[Daniel.Harman at barclayscapital.com]

From: Dave Rickey [mailto:daver at mythicentertainment.com] 

> Since I lack a good explanation for either flow or immersion, all
> i can say is that I've been in what seemed to be a "flow" state
> (in that it was very similar to a meditative state of being both
> hyper-aware of what was happening in the game and completely
> unconcerned, with this corresponding with performance at or very
> near my absolute peak) and immersed in the game to the point where
> I had little to no awareness of it being only a game, and they
> weren't the same thing.  I've been in a "flow" state in real-world
> activities (such as martial arts or high-speed driving), and I
> would consider professional help if I didn't spend most of time
> "immersed" in the reality of what is generally thought of as the
> real world.
 
> They are both difficult to describe mental states that imply some
> degree of detachment, but they aren't the same.  Past that, I have
> no good explanation.

Isn't flow just another word for concentration? 'Flow' has a few too
many mystical connotations to me :)

Dan

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