Comments on: Elsheindra and the Tripartite Identity http://einiverse.eingang.org/2010/07/08/elsheindra-and-the-tripartite-identity/ WoW, Learning, and Teaching by Michelle A. Hoyle Thu, 28 Mar 2013 17:38:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: Mike Bogle http://einiverse.eingang.org/2010/07/08/elsheindra-and-the-tripartite-identity/comment-page-1/#comment-221 Mike Bogle Sat, 10 Jul 2010 02:44:45 +0000 http://einiverse.eingang.org/2010/07/08/elsheindra-and-the-tripartite-identity/#comment-221 Thanks for this information, Michelle. I find the whole concept of self, and perceptions of self truly fascinating. The notion of not just our true identity, and those of our character but also the interface between the two is really important. To me that doesn't just relate to our intentions for the character, but also the aspects of ourselves that we choose to reveal (I would suspect there is a great deal about identity that we choose NOT to reveal, but is very internal or private). Would you agree? As for me and the characters I play, I'll have to contemplate that because you make an interesting point. I've never been able to play a Horde character, largely because I perceive them as more evil - with the exception of the Taurens, who seem to share a lot in common with real-world indigenous cultures. However the classes I've used are difficult to interpret - My main three have been a Dwarven Paladin (Retribution), Night Elf Druid (Feral), and a Dwarven Warrior (Fury). I'm not a violent person by nature, so I can't see that it's a desire to be powerful so much as perhaps act as a protector of others. In light of your post it makes me wonder which race and class is the most representative of my true self - something to ponder I think. Anyway thanks for your continuing efforts in this research, I'm finding the project very exciting. Cheers, Mike Thanks for this information, Michelle. I find the whole concept of self, and perceptions of self truly fascinating. The notion of not just our true identity, and those of our character but also the interface between the two is really important.

To me that doesn’t just relate to our intentions for the character, but also the aspects of ourselves that we choose to reveal (I would suspect there is a great deal about identity that we choose NOT to reveal, but is very internal or private). Would you agree?

As for me and the characters I play, I’ll have to contemplate that because you make an interesting point. I’ve never been able to play a Horde character, largely because I perceive them as more evil – with the exception of the Taurens, who seem to share a lot in common with real-world indigenous cultures.

However the classes I’ve used are difficult to interpret – My main three have been a Dwarven Paladin (Retribution), Night Elf Druid (Feral), and a Dwarven Warrior (Fury). I’m not a violent person by nature, so I can’t see that it’s a desire to be powerful so much as perhaps act as a protector of others. In light of your post it makes me wonder which race and class is the most representative of my true self – something to ponder I think.

Anyway thanks for your continuing efforts in this research, I’m finding the project very exciting.

Cheers,

Mike

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