[MUD-Dev2] [DESIGN} Who to design for?

[Dana V. Baldwin]

Sean Howard wrote:
>  "Caliban Darklock" <cdarklock at gmail.com>  wrote:
>> A "hardcore" goal needs to display meaningful skill, ideally at a
>> level few players will achieve.
>>    
>
> Maybe, but I think that collections with increasingly retarded goals is
> pretty hardcore too. I think the whole Xbox 360 achievement system really
> goes after people who will do anything for a cookie.
>

I can't remember which talk it was at AGC a couple of years ago but it
was about casual games. Apparently some of the most hardcore players out
there are the ladies (and gentlemen too) on Yahoo games. There are
collectors there that go after all of the little rewards they offer.
Apparently they really hit a winner with the recognition system. i think
they called it pogs but my googfoo is not finding anything.

Anyone have reference to this?