You are invited to participate in a survey about Online Multiplayer Computer Gaming. In this survey, people will be asked to complete a survey that asks questions about online gaming. It will take approximately 20 minutes to complete the questionnaire. Please don't start if you don't think you can finish it. Your answers are very important to me and if you don't finish, they will be deleted. Please answer each question as truthfully as possible. Also, please take the survey only once, even if you have separate alts/accounts.
Your participation in this study is completely voluntary. There are no foreseeable risks associated with this project. However, if you feel uncomfortable answering any questions, you can withdraw from the survey at any point. Your opinions are very important.
Your survey responses will be strictly confidential and data from this research will be reported only in the aggregate. Your information will be coded and will remain confidential. If you have questions at any time about the survey or the procedures, you may contact Melissa Hughes at [email protected].
I will also be doing some personal interviews related to this study. At the end of the survey you will be given an opportunity to leave your email address if you would like to be contacted for an interview.
Some quick stats to think about:
Top Server response so far is Alleria!
More than half of players responding are Alliance Night Elves.
The majority of the Horde are Undead.
Warriors are top in responses.
Thank you very much for your time and support. Please start with the survey now by clicking on the Continue button below.
Do you play World of Warcraft?
Are you 17 years of age or older?
When is your birthday?
What is your ethnicity/race?
In which country do you live?
What is your gender?
What is your relationship status?
How often does your partner play online games?
9.You indicated that you are ${piping_text}, are you:
How important is it to you that your partner/spouse play online games?
What is your employment status?
What is your highest level of education?
13.How many Warcraft accounts do you have?
Accounts, not alts, for which you are billed separately each month.
14.Please indicate, on average, how many hours you play World of Warcraft each day during a typical week. Please round to whole numbers (1, 2, 3, etc).
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Average hours per day
Do you play online multiplayer games, other than World of Warcraft?
16.Please indicate, on average, how many hours you play multiplayer online games other than World of Warcraft each day during a typical week. Please round to whole numbers (1, 2, 3, etc).
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Hours per day
Not counting beta, what was the month and year when you created your first World of Warcrafft character? NOTE: Please use the format mm/yyyy If you don't remember, take a close guess.
18.Since you started playing World of Warcraft, how much more or less have the following things changed, if at all?
A lot more
A little more
Same
A little less
A lot less
Sleep
Talk on the phone
Drink alcohol
Participate in community events
Procrastinate
Eat meals at the keyboard
Pay attention to personal hygiene (shower, comb hair, etc..)
Go to the movies/concerts/events
Have sex
Work for pay
A lot more
A little more
Same
A little less
A lot less
Excercise
Watch TV
Read/Study
Order food to be delivered
Spend time with friends and family
Complete household chores
What faction is your main character? NOTE: Your main character is the one you play most often.
What race is your ${piping_text} main character?
What race is your ${piping_text} main character?
What class is your main character?
What are the professions of your main character? NOTE: If you have only one profession, please choose None as your second profession.
What level is your main character?
What type of server does your main play on?
On which server is your main?
27.
PVE
PVP
Role Playing PVP
Role Playing PVE
How many alts do you have on each server type?
Do you have alts that are level 60?
Is your main male or female?
Why did you choose to play a ${piping_text} character? Please be as honest and specific as possible.
Is your main character in a guild?
Why did you join your guild?
Why is your main character not in a guild?
Approximately how many people do you have on your friends list?
Approximately how many people do you have on your ignore list?
35.Please rank the following:
Always
Often
Sometimes
Not Very Often
Never
I tend to flirt with other characters.
My character has the same type of personality I do in real life.
I enjoy leading groups and raids.
I stay up late playing and am late for work/school/appointments.
I think I am better than most players in my class.
I often think about WoW when I am away from my computer.
I post on game related forums.
I have had dreams about the World of Warcraft.
I rush home from work/school/outings so that I can log on and play.
I lose track of time while playing.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Not Very Often
Never
I prefer to complete quests in a group.
I share personal stories/information with my in-game friends.
I drink alcohol.
People in the game come to me for advice.
I have missed work/school/appointments to play.
I manipulate people in the game to get gold and/or gear.
I feel anxious on maintenance days when the server is down.
When I am not playing I am often surfing websites related to online gaming.
I like helping others in the game.
I smoke.
Always
Often
Sometimes
Not Very Often
Never
I lie about what my real life is like to people in the game.
I use illegal drugs.
I get bored with the game.
I think I do too much online gaming.
I skip real life events to play the game.
I have been nagged by others for playing too much.
I have little patience for n00bs.
I enjoy figuring our formulas in the game, such as crit percentages, mana/health regen rates, etc.
I complete quests once I start them.
I have pretended to be sick so I can stay home and play instead of going somewhere.
Have you met people in real life that you previously knew only online?
Where did you meet?
Have you developed a romantic relationship through World of Warcraft?
You are alone on a road and see a flagged member of the opposing faction. He is three levels below you. You:
PUG time. You know the tank is fairly new, but he can't hold aggro. You:
You have signed up for a ZG guild run and your guild depends on you to be there. However, another guild invites you to Naxx. You:
A lower level you barely know is asking for your help with a quest. You are just sitting in Orgrimmar/Ironforge, chatting with a friend. You
You have a raid scheduled for this evening. A close friend leaves you a voicemail and wants to go out at the same time.
You have won an all expense paid one week vacation. You:
45.Please rate the following:
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
My friends in the game are very important to me.
I will probably cut back on my playtime soon.
Women make better healers than men.
I have lost or damaged relationships because of the game.
I am very good for my class.
I like to play sexy characters.
Online games are dominated by men.
I am addicted to online gaming.
I have real life friends that play the game with me.
Men make better warriors than women.
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
I sometimes feel pressured to play longer by friends or guildies.
I enjoy the social aspects of the game.
BG rank is important to me.
I sometimes carry around or bank items I know are useless.
More men play computer games that women.
I think I play more than I should.
Concerns about online gaming addiction are invalid.
Gear is very important to me.
I don't like to quest alone.
Online games are a good way to meet new people that think like me.
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
It is just a game.
In Warcraft, reputation is very important.
Standing somewhere just chatting (not actively playing)
Solo Playing (questing, grinding, etc)
In a raid of 20 people or more
In a party
Engaged in economic transactions (WTS, WTB, AH, etc...)
Other
What other activities do you participate in on a regular basis?
Have you ever attempted to "take a break" from online gaming?
Do you consider your break successful?
How long was your break?
Why did you return?
When it comes to leveling my characters, I
On average, how many hours of sleep do you get per night?
What are your feelings toward Chinese gold farmers?
Think about what you like most about World of Warcraft and rate the following components of the game in order from 1 (like MOST) to 6 (like LEAST)
PVP
Roleplay
Questing
Grouping with Others
Solo Adventuring
Farming
55.Please choose which sex you think best plays each class.
Male
Female
No Difference
Warlock
Paladin
Rogue
Druid
Priest
Warrior
Mage
Shaman
Hunter
56.Please choose which sex you think should play each race.
Male
Female
No Difference
Tauren
Orc
Night Elf
Human
Dwarf
Gnome
Troll
Undead
57.Please choose which professions you think are best suited for males or females.
Male
Female
No Difference
Blacksmithing
Engineering
Herbalism
Cooking
Enchanting
Skinning
Leatherworking
Alchemy
Mining
Tailoring
Male
Female
No Difference
First Aid
Would you like to leave any comments about this survey and/or the game?
May I contact you via email for interviews related to this study?
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