Thursday, February 28, 2008

Comic version of Anda's Game

The comic version of Anda's game is a better display of the gaming society than the written version. It is shorter, but I think the pictures help show a chubby girl with many problems. I could follow it better. The point of Anda's game is to show a society that many of us, myself included, did not know existed. Many people, like Anda, find friendship in this alternate world. Some of the graphics were a bit "Batman like" which made me laugh. The "pows" and "swooshes" were funny. Although it was shorter, I the pictures helped me read it from front to back with surprising interest. I think everyone can relate to someone with gaming issues. My brother lives most of his life in that world and has probably met Anda from time to time. In conclusion, I found the comic version easier to follow as the pictures helped mediate the strange language. The gaming world is still a mystery to me, but both versions shed insight on the distinctive qualities of this alternate society. From gold farming to mercenaries, gamers have their fair share of problems. Outside the realm, gamers face health and motivation problems, though this may be a stereotype. Both versions of Anda’s game display these issues clearly.

1 comment:

dmtatum said...

Your response to Anda's game the comic targeted a more relatable side. You put her situation into your shoes and your surroundings, which definately shows a great deal of pathos. Everyone likes a story they can realte to, so for this to be a response, you definately brought your story to life without taking away from the original Anda's game.