Hello: 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 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).
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).
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?
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?
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:
Have you met people in real life that you previously knew only online?
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:
Standing somewhere just chatting (not actively playing) Solo Playing (questing, grinding, etc) In a raid of 20 people or more Engaged in economic transactions (WTS, WTB, AH, etc...) 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?
When it comes to leveling my characters, I
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)
Grouping with Others Solo Adventuring
55.Please choose which sex you think best plays each class.
56.Please choose which sex you think should play each race.
57.Please choose which professions you think are best suited for males or females.
May I contact you via email for interviews related to this study?
Thank you! Please provide your email address. You email address will not be attached to your answers, and all your answers will remain confidential and anonymous. This is completely optional and may be used to contact you if you chose to be interviewed. It will also be used to provide you with results of the study.
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