Blogging the experience of gameplayhttps://www.gamelog.cl/gamers/GamerPage.php?idgamer=995https://www.gamelog.cl/logs/LogPage.php?Log_Id=3690Super Columbine 3 During my third gaming session I watched as all three of the bombs I placed failed to work. The boys moved to plan B and armed themselves with the guns and bombs. I walked through the school killing everyone, as that was my objective as described by the game. One thing I noticed to be odd was how, as the boys complained how they were made fun of, they had a stereotype nickname for each of their enemies. I did not finish playing the game, as I did not feel it necessary to play any longer than was required for the assignment. I know that the creators of this game were trying to make a statement, but I cant really figure out what it is. I am not saying that I believe that this game or any game for that matter should be censored or made unavailable, I am simply saying that I personally feel that the game would be considered by some to be offensive, and would chose not to play.Sat, 07 Mar 2009 03:04:20 CDThttps://www.gamelog.cl/logs/LogPage.php?Log_Id=3690&iddiary=6920https://www.gamelog.cl/logs/LogPage.php?Log_Id=3690Super Columbine 2 I forgot to save in the parking lot before I quit my first session so I had to start all over again. I found out that I missed a lot - When you go into the basement, after picking up the bombs, you can click on the pizza box and you see a flashback of the two boys exploding something at their school, and talking about getting guns. If you click on the TV the boys make a video recording explaining why they are doing this, and apologizing to their parents and friends. You can also pick up a Maralyn Manson CD in the corner where one of the boys states "I know they will find some way to blame this on him." When I got to the parking lot I realized that I forgot to get the items out of the trunk before entering the school. Unlike my entries expressing my joy to play GTA, I do have to admit that I feel that this game is in bad taste. I personally believe that this goes beyond the point that the creators were trying to get across, and flirts with disrespect for the families involved. Just the idea that outsiders can sit at their computers and recreate the horrible things that took place that day makes me a little uncomfortable. Im not going to say that playing this game is immoral, but feeling any sort of joy while playing this game could be cause for concern. I would compare this to playing a game where you live the life of Osama Bin Laden, and you are in control of high jacking a plane and flying it into the World Trade Towers. I finally figured out where to plant both bombs, then I proceeded to go out to the park to load up with sawed off shotguns, a rifle, tech9, knives and bombs. I dont remember the exact dialog between the two boys as I have to exit the game everytime I want to come back to my post, but I remember being very disturbed while reading it. I feel like someone should have caught on to the fact that these two could be capable of such horrific acts.Sat, 07 Mar 2009 02:34:48 CDThttps://www.gamelog.cl/logs/LogPage.php?Log_Id=3690&iddiary=6919https://www.gamelog.cl/logs/LogPage.php?Log_Id=3690Super Columbine Massacre 1 For the first five or so minutes of playing the game I honestly got the chills, I couldnt believe what I was participating in. I read up a little bit and later understood the purpose of the creation of this game was for outsiders to gain an understanding of the situation and events. I can honestly say that I have never taken part in a game where the goal was only to kill 'innocent' people. I quote innocent, because those who were bullies cant exactly be called innocent, but I personally do not put any responsibility for the actions on them. In the past I have been a victim of bullies in school, but I am a perfect example that perseverance and adversity make a person stronger. On to the actual playing of the game... The first thing I noticed was the KMFDM poster on the wall, for those of you who dont know, KMFDM is a Nazi German band and the letters stand for Kein Mitleid für Die Mehrheit (No pity for the majority). I played on and was disturbed by the KMFDM lyrics shown when the boys were in the car, I can definitely see how weak individuals who are put in a tough spot in their life could be susceptible to the real life meaning of these words. I continued to the parking lot and spent about 20 minutes trying to figure out how to get past the hall monitors and cameras to the cafeteria. Once reaching the cafeteria I couldnt figure out what to do next...Sat, 07 Mar 2009 01:45:46 CDThttps://www.gamelog.cl/logs/LogPage.php?Log_Id=3690&iddiary=6918https://www.gamelog.cl/logs/LogPage.php?Log_Id=3604Super Columbine Massacre 1 For the first five or so minutes of playing the game I honestly got the chills, I couldnt believe what I was participating in. I read up a little bit and later understood the purpose of the creation of this game was for outsiders to gain an understanding of the situation and events. I can honestly say that I have never taken part in a game where the goal was only to kill 'innocent' people. I quote innocent, because those who were bullies cant exactly be called innocent, but I personally do not put any responsibility for the actions on them. In the past I have been a victim of bullies in school, but I am a perfect example that perseverance and adversity make a person stronger. On to the actual playing of the game... The first thing I noticed was the KMFDM poster on the wall, for those of you who dont know, KMFDM is a Nazi German band and the letters stand for Kein Mitleid für Die Mehrheit (No pity for the majority). I played on and was disturbed by the KMFDM lyrics shown when the boys were in the car, I can definitely see how weak individuals who are put in a tough spot in their life could be susceptible to the real life meaning of these words. I continued to the parking lot and spent about 20 minutes trying to figure out how to get past the hall monitors and cameras to the cafeteria. Once reaching the cafeteria I couldnt figure out what to do next...Sat, 07 Mar 2009 01:43:52 CDThttps://www.gamelog.cl/logs/LogPage.php?Log_Id=3604&iddiary=6917https://www.gamelog.cl/logs/LogPage.php?Log_Id=3604My third gaming session lasted a little longer, I started getting the hang of it and started trying more missions. I also finally figured out how to get a prostitute (with the help of the cash cheat), and have to admit it was pretty funny. We discussed in class morality issues related to games like this, and the probability of consorting with prostitutes in real life as a result of game playing. I thought about this a little and conclude that the idea is ridiculous as there are so many things in real life that make the act much more then simply a decision of right or wrong (possibility of STDs etc). After this I explored a little more and was still amazed at the size of the map, and amount of potential choices players have the ability to make in CJ's virtual life. I can definitely see how playing this game can increase a persons awareness and problem solving skills. In terms of virtue ethics, I believe that a virtuous person would have no problem playing this game, as no action done by said person could have any negative affect on the life of another person.Sun, 15 Feb 2009 01:02:25 CDThttps://www.gamelog.cl/logs/LogPage.php?Log_Id=3604&iddiary=6753https://www.gamelog.cl/logs/LogPage.php?Log_Id=3604During my second go, I began to get a little bored with the game. I didnt have a gun and didnt really know what I was doing. I couldnt believe how big the area that I could explore was. I looked online and entered cheat codes that enabled me to become invincible as well as have a bunch of guns. This action could be considered the most unethical thing Ive done since starting the game. There are over 25 cheat codes available to enhance the game, and this could be a way to teach young minds that it is ok to take shortcuts to do what they want. I found a good hiding spot and played around with my sniper rifle for a little while picking off random people on the street, increasing my wanted (star) level. After that got old I thought I should drive around and try to experience these stereotypes that GTA critics are so concerned about. Aside from the fact that the gang members are all groups of minorities, I didnt really see much. I didnt necessarily see the police doing anything, nor were the people on the street acting abnormal. The storyline of the game is what it is, but I didnt really experience anything deeper. It is possible that I am blinded by the fact that I am a white male.Sat, 14 Feb 2009 15:10:32 CDThttps://www.gamelog.cl/logs/LogPage.php?Log_Id=3604&iddiary=6752https://www.gamelog.cl/logs/LogPage.php?Log_Id=3604This was my first time playing any of the Grand Theft Auto games, I normally only play sports games. I was amazed at the amount of options the in-game character CJ has, this really was like living a double life (in an unrealistic world torn by crime). I had the ability to control the day to day life of a middle aged black gangster. The problematic ethical implications of this game are obvious and plentiful, but at the same time completely unrealistic. I have trouble connecting with GTA critics who believe the game is damaging to society because the entire premise of the game is to do bad, there is no moral decision making process involved, thus the gamer knows what his mission is. In this game bad does not dominate over good because there is no good to be done. I started the game by stealing a car (with the ease of pressing a single button), and fighting people to the death. This is basically all the game is, stealing and killing. I cannot speak for others, but playing this game has given me no motivation to steal or kill. After failing at my first mission, I decided to take a more lax approach to the game and just explore around and mess with my all the options offered by the game.Thu, 12 Feb 2009 21:25:42 CDThttps://www.gamelog.cl/logs/LogPage.php?Log_Id=3604&iddiary=6742