[wpmu-trac] [WordPress MU Trac] #761: Warhammer Gamers difference in China

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#761: Warhammer Gamers difference in China
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 Reporter:  jeep1688     |       Owner:  somebody
     Type:  enhancement  |      Status:  new     
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 As we know, a lot of warhammer players are Chinese, Chinese also make many
 records about [http://www.item4u.com/Warhammer-Online/Power-Leveling
 Warhammer power leveling]. Do you want to know how they did it?
 Chinese people play the more challenging form of warhammer almost
 exclusively. They find the less challenging form of the game 'boring.'
 Here, about 50 percent play the challenging form of the game.
 The Chinese have invented some interesting ways to play with the in-game
 economy (not the real world economy). Ways that I have not observed
 here.Chinese players are more attuned to the aesthetics of the game. At
 least they mention them more in interviews. They talked more about color
 schemes, animations, architecture, and [http://www.item4u.com/Warhammer-
 Online/Power-Leveling  War power leveling] and so on more than American
 players.
 "There seem to be fewer female players of 'warhammer online in China. On
 the order of 20 percent here and 10 percent there.
 Here and in Europe and Australia/New Zealand people play with parents and
 even grandparents. Not in China. The older generation dislikes video
 games. People here play with brothers and sisters. But in China people
 don't have brothers and sisters for the most part, so friend relationships
 are very important.They always setup teams to gain the equipments and
 engage in the [http://www.item4u.com/Warhammer-Online/Power-Leveling
 Warhammer online power leveling].
 “Some similarities: ‘warhammer’ is a very social game in China, just like
 here. People play with people they already know. Boyfriend and girlfriend
 may play or husband and wife. Social relationships deepen through the
 game. People also make new friends online.”

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