Difference between revisions of "Talk:Bridget Hickey"
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You did a good job of stating your gripes about the evolver software. I too was frustrated with the inability to change the height of your avatar. Height is such a defining feature that makes a difference in personal identity. I think it was very self -aware to include a feature that you are no fond of, and that you were able to manipulate the software to create your “uninviting expression”. In regards to how you want to be portrayed it is good to know that how you are reflected in outer appearance is not what defines your identity. You made sure to iterate this through your reflection. | You did a good job of stating your gripes about the evolver software. I too was frustrated with the inability to change the height of your avatar. Height is such a defining feature that makes a difference in personal identity. I think it was very self -aware to include a feature that you are no fond of, and that you were able to manipulate the software to create your “uninviting expression”. In regards to how you want to be portrayed it is good to know that how you are reflected in outer appearance is not what defines your identity. You made sure to iterate this through your reflection. | ||
You also incorporated the documentary Second Skin well into your reflection. I had seen it myself, and also found it compelling and relevant to this assignment. Your inclusion of the specific stories from the documentary help to show the importance of personal identification with the avatar itself. The people who meet through these games judge each other by their avatars and therefore the players themselves need to feel some sort of connection to them. I think your reflection could be made stronger with additional sources, however I think you really understand that connection between personal identity and outward reflection. | You also incorporated the documentary Second Skin well into your reflection. I had seen it myself, and also found it compelling and relevant to this assignment. Your inclusion of the specific stories from the documentary help to show the importance of personal identification with the avatar itself. The people who meet through these games judge each other by their avatars and therefore the players themselves need to feel some sort of connection to them. I think your reflection could be made stronger with additional sources, however I think you really understand that connection between personal identity and outward reflection. | ||
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I like how you wanted to ensure the combination of both the way you view your face and how other view you as well. I also like how you analyzed each part of your avatars face. You do well at discussing the issues you had with implementing your facial features onto your avatar. For example, you mention how you had trouble with the shape of the eyebrows in combination with the skin color. This explains, in good context, the issues you had with the functionality of the website. Your reference to the documentary Second Skin was really cool. I have never seen or herd of anything like this before and it shows the importance of taking time to make a realistic avatar. I was amazed that they met and continued their relationship offline. It in also interesting to read about your creation of your fantasy avatar. I like the ending too. Great job. | I like how you wanted to ensure the combination of both the way you view your face and how other view you as well. I also like how you analyzed each part of your avatars face. You do well at discussing the issues you had with implementing your facial features onto your avatar. For example, you mention how you had trouble with the shape of the eyebrows in combination with the skin color. This explains, in good context, the issues you had with the functionality of the website. Your reference to the documentary Second Skin was really cool. I have never seen or herd of anything like this before and it shows the importance of taking time to make a realistic avatar. I was amazed that they met and continued their relationship offline. It in also interesting to read about your creation of your fantasy avatar. I like the ending too. Great job. | ||
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| + | I really enjoyed reading about the various issues you had with Evolver and the avatar creation process in general. I experienced a lot of the same things you did so it was interesting to hear about them from a different perspective. Particularly, I found it frustrating that the "skin color" and "eyebrow shape" weren't separate attributes. You made a really good point about the need for height to be included in Evolver; I'm sure many others share your sentiment. What stuck with me the most though was the line about needing to consider how you view yourself as well as how you actually look to others. | ||
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| + | ''Second Skin'' complemented your fantasy avatar and reflection very well. The synopsis could have been a little shorter but it didn't detract from the main topic at all. You explained two different situations in which a user's avatar is more than just a replica of him or herself. I liked how your fantasy avatar is based on what you would most want to change about yourself. It's a question that's not so easily answered. While this framework might not be obvious just by looking at your avatar, through your reflection it is inherently clear. Your conclusion does a nice job of summarizing the process and what you learned from it. | ||
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| + | -B. Brock | ||
Latest revision as of 08:47, 17 November 2011
Comment 1
You did a good job of stating your gripes about the evolver software. I too was frustrated with the inability to change the height of your avatar. Height is such a defining feature that makes a difference in personal identity. I think it was very self -aware to include a feature that you are no fond of, and that you were able to manipulate the software to create your “uninviting expression”. In regards to how you want to be portrayed it is good to know that how you are reflected in outer appearance is not what defines your identity. You made sure to iterate this through your reflection. You also incorporated the documentary Second Skin well into your reflection. I had seen it myself, and also found it compelling and relevant to this assignment. Your inclusion of the specific stories from the documentary help to show the importance of personal identification with the avatar itself. The people who meet through these games judge each other by their avatars and therefore the players themselves need to feel some sort of connection to them. I think your reflection could be made stronger with additional sources, however I think you really understand that connection between personal identity and outward reflection.
C.Calhoun
Comment 2
I like how you wanted to ensure the combination of both the way you view your face and how other view you as well. I also like how you analyzed each part of your avatars face. You do well at discussing the issues you had with implementing your facial features onto your avatar. For example, you mention how you had trouble with the shape of the eyebrows in combination with the skin color. This explains, in good context, the issues you had with the functionality of the website. Your reference to the documentary Second Skin was really cool. I have never seen or herd of anything like this before and it shows the importance of taking time to make a realistic avatar. I was amazed that they met and continued their relationship offline. It in also interesting to read about your creation of your fantasy avatar. I like the ending too. Great job.
O. Bonner
Comment 3
I really enjoyed reading about the various issues you had with Evolver and the avatar creation process in general. I experienced a lot of the same things you did so it was interesting to hear about them from a different perspective. Particularly, I found it frustrating that the "skin color" and "eyebrow shape" weren't separate attributes. You made a really good point about the need for height to be included in Evolver; I'm sure many others share your sentiment. What stuck with me the most though was the line about needing to consider how you view yourself as well as how you actually look to others.
Second Skin complemented your fantasy avatar and reflection very well. The synopsis could have been a little shorter but it didn't detract from the main topic at all. You explained two different situations in which a user's avatar is more than just a replica of him or herself. I liked how your fantasy avatar is based on what you would most want to change about yourself. It's a question that's not so easily answered. While this framework might not be obvious just by looking at your avatar, through your reflection it is inherently clear. Your conclusion does a nice job of summarizing the process and what you learned from it.
-B. Brock
