Friday, March 30, 2012

Survey & Research Thread

[:1]We regularly get requests to recruit members to participate in research for university courses or general surveys and rather than have rule forbidding them we feel a happy compromise would be to create a thread in which to post your requests. This way they don't overrun the forums but members interested in taking part know where to find the latest opportunities to get involved.

This thread is for surveys and research relevant to MMOs/RPGs or gaming in general. Do not post if you are wishing to sell something to participants. I check all surveys for any funny business

Thanks

Elly

Admin, WoW.IncGamers

EDIT - I will recreate this thread when it gets too long so it never goes past one page of posts, so your post will always be on the first page.|||In an effort to keep our forums clean of mass surveys, all surveys must be posted in this thread. This thread will also be cleaned out periodically.

If the system is abused or not adhered to, we will simply not allow surveys to be posted on this site as they are viewed as spam by some community members.

EDIT by snowieken: Merged the two existing sticky threads and cleaned them out, only keeping the surveys from the last two months.|||I am a college student seeking information from the World of Warcraft community regarding its economy of virtual goods. I am attempting to explore possible relationships between virtual goods or currency and its real life counterparts. I have prepared a survey and I ask that anybody interested in participating to please take some time and answer a few questions regarding your own experiences with virtual economies.



This survey is anonymous and available to the public via hosting by Google Documents. As you can see the spreadsheets.google.com url is in fact a subdomain of google.com. Feel free to copy and paste the url directly into your address bar to ensure against redirection to keyloggers or other such malicious website.



https://spreadsheets.google.com/view...NzU5eXZNdFE6MQ



Thank you for your time, and I look forward to your responses.

-Note: This post and its links displays no personal player information. All collected survey responses remain anonymous. I would also like to make clear the act of purchasing virtual Warcraft items is not allowed by Blizzard. The questions regarding the purchase of gold are hypothetical and only used as a measurement to observe and quantify the perceived values of one's time.|||Hello Everyone!

I�m looking for volunteers for a study on World of Warcraft players. I�m interested in how WOW helps people regulate stress. I value your time and am conducting a random lottery drawing and will be giving out 5 free 60-day game time cards. There will be a limit of one game card per winner. In order to be eligible, you must be 18 years or older and currently play WOW. The survey takes 20-25 minutes.

For information about the study, or to volunteer go to: www.wowstressstudy.com

Please contact me if you would like additional information about the study: wow.stress.study@gmail.com. Happy gaming!|||My name is Andrew J.Setterstrom. I am a doctoral student seeking a Ph.D. in Business Administration at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.

I am asking you to participate in my research study. The purpose of my study is to explore perceptions about online video games.



Participation is voluntary. If you choose to participate in the study, it will take approximately 10-15 minutes of your time. You will be asked about your feelings about World of Warcraft. In appreciation for completing the survey, you will be entered into a drawing for several $100 GameStop gift certificates. All your responses will be kept confidential within reasonable limits.

Here is the link to the survey: http://siumarketing.qualtrics.com//S...gGTZGfw0RRqPgU

Thanks, Andy|||Hi Everyone!

I am conducting a survey on stress management through WOW. This is for my dissertation in clinical psychology at the University of Detroit-Mercy.

I will be doing a random drawing for a FREE 60-day time card. There will be five winners with one card per winner.

The survey takes about 20-25 minutes to complete. For more information on the study, my background, or to participate please check out my website at: www.wowstressstudy.com

Being a player, I was frustrated by the large amount of studies focusing on addiction. I am interested in the positive & negative impact of WOW and how it relates to stress levels.|||Your opportunity to participate in a research study at Deakin University.

I am a PhD Candidate at Deakin University, Australia conducting research into finding a solution to the booming crime of 'virtual property theft' in virtual world games and environments (Second Life, WoW, Eve, Entropia etc).

I am looking for anyone who has interacted in virtual worlds or owned virtual property to volunteer. Participation in this study will involve the completion of a short anonymous survey. The survey is a bit generalized in sections, so forgive that. So far have 800 participants looking for around 1000.

The goal of this project is to understand the factors that have lead to 'virtual property theft' and hence aid in finding a solution to this billion dollar a year online crime.

If you would like to participate you can do so by following this link:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/virtualpropertytheft

(The survey is anonymous, no questions about your login, name and the website is not trojan infected: surveymonkey is a legit survey website).|||Hi Everyone,

I am a student at Trent University and I am doing an ethnographic research on WoW for my Virtual Worlds course. My research focuses on new players on WoW specifically how quickly they adapt to the game, their experience in interacting with old/experienced players and experienced players' perspective on new players.



If you are willing to answer a few questions please e-mail me at lil_chipmonk@hotmail.com and I will to send you the questions.

Thank you in advance!!|||Interested to hear from members, particuarly UK, who have taken steps to try to direct who would have control of their WoW account on their death eg by a Will or some other action and also for details of any lawyers who may have advised. We are looking for information to add to mydigitalexecutor dot co dot uk|||Hi everyone I am new to the forums here. I am a former WoW player who has started a YouTube channel. One of my near future projects is to interview 2 or 3 women that play WoW to get their perspective. Here are the requirements if you are interested:

1. Must be female, not a male playing a female toon and be 18 years of age or older.

2. Must be a current or past WoW player.

3. Prefer if you can send a photo and a shot of your character.

4. Prefer if you have mic and webcam (although I will accept just mic).

5. Please post in thread telling a bit about yourself and if you can post your pic and character here that would be great too.

The interviews will be conducted about one month from now after I finish my "EvE 14 Day Trial Trial" PM me, reply in this thread or contact me on my blog or YouTube if you are interested. I am also on the Markee Dragon forums for those of you that are there Blackman is the forum name. Thanks in advance everyone.

The Blackman

Black Crystal Gaming

My Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/Blackman752001?feature=mhum

My Blog: http://blackcrystalgaming.blogspot.com/

Recruit a Friend thread

[:1]Similar to the Scrolls of Resurrection thread, this thread is to be used for people wishing to start playing WoW and would like someone to recruit them to benefit from the mounts and leveling bonuses.

To read more about the RAF program, see Blizzard's FAQ.

Rules of this Thread

Please only post here if you are looking to be recruited!

If you post here to ask for people to contact you should they wish to start WoW, your post will be reported and removed. Persistent offenders will receive harsher punishment, you have been warned!|||Ok here is my deal.

I have an account already and I am not new to the game. But I want to start fresh I will be buying my own keys and gametime if the trial works out well. By works out well I mean we are "compatible" we play at the same times and we both have similar goals...

My goals for my new account:

Use RaF to its fullest... I want to level many characters maybe even a full 10(but at least 5) to 60 in the 90 days that you get. I have used raf before so I know how it works and you(the recruitER) will get free lvl grants from me for even more lvl 60's.

My "expectations":

You are mature. You know game basics. You are in the US and want to play on a US Horde EST Timezone server(I MIGHT consider a CST). I do NOT need any gold or anything from you so if you were temped to start fresh on a new server with me that is perfect.

You can email me @ heroicwow@live.com as I might not check this thread or my PM's on here. I am not a "regular" here...

About me:

25yrs old. Live in Upstate NY. Work part-time and random hours. And ask in email if you have more questions.|||still no response...hit me up im looking to be recruited RAF

AIM-deadlift390

looking to start ASAP|||Looking to level up a couple toons to 60

I provide

Instant runs up to 60 with one of my 80's

Gold

Mounts

Bags

Chilled leveling partner

You provide

Key

Time

Faction can be Alliance or Horde

Aim- Soccstar2000

Email- Tmeislahn@aol.com|||Looking to level up some 60's

i can supply.

Gold

Mounts

Bags

Activity

Faction can be Alliance or Horde

Contact me at Traecold@aol.com.|||I'll provide

Runs (if alliance)

Gold

Mounts

Bags



You provide

Key

Time

Preferred Server

Greymane

Preferred Faction

Alliance

contact info dhark92@yahoo.com|||Hello everybody! My name is Maddi and I am looking for the perfect friend to recruit ME for WoW's RAF program! :) I do except a lot from my recruiter and if you aren't up to working hard, grinding, or pleasing me, stop reading now! :) I want to warn you, if you don't meet the expectations and you contact me, I am not responsible for me treatment of you. But if you meet the requirements, I will be the nicest person you've ever met! :) So lets get started!!

The following is what I demand from my Recruiter.

-To boost us to 60 by using another account to run us through instances :)

-You must have RAF experience and be able to get us to 80 in at least 20 hours /played :)

-Abide by the leveling schedule Schelling we come up with and try not to be late

-Be friendly, funny, and social :) So we enjoy our leveling experience together!

-Provide GOLD, bags, land mounts for my characters :)

-The RAF MUST be your first commitment before ARENA, RAIDING, GUILD etc etc

-YOU MUST LIVE IN AMERICA AND CANADA!

-I am only looking to roll ALLY!

The following is what I promise if we end up doing RAF together! :)

-I will pay for ALL my keys and real world money (You'll not spend a DIME) :)

-I will be amazingly active and always ready to grind levels QUICKLY

-I will be willing to log onto skype/vent to make our leveling experience easier

-I will level 1-3 characters with you as long as the first one goes smoothly! :)

-I will be your best friend and we will have an amazing time leveling, getting gear, and playing together! (I promise) =P

-I will help you in anyway possible!

So as you see, I want this RAF experience to be very fun but go very smoothly. This isn't a scam or a trolling post. If you think you meet the requirements and want to try to become my partner, please contact me ASAP! I am only looking to ROLL ALLY! Thanks for your time and patience! :)

AIM: maddi123@ymail.com

LIVE: maddey123@live.com

Skype: maddi3640

EMAIL: maddi123@ymail.com

Love,

Maddeline|||Hello,

I am looking to be recruited by someone for the RaF. There are several things that you must provide before I consider your request.

YOU Provide:

* Instance Runs

* Gold

* Bags



I Provide:

* Keys

* Time

If you wish to contact me please do so through AIM. My screen name is:

Rubachea

Thanks.|||Quote:








Hello,

I am looking to be recruited by someone for the RaF. There are several things that you must provide before I consider your request.

YOU Provide:

* Instance Runs

* Gold

* Bags



I Provide:

* Keys

* Time

If you wish to contact me please do so through AIM. My screen name is:

Rubachea

Thanks.




You need to mention where... EU or US?|||Quote:








You need to mention where... EU or US?




US... Horde preferably.

Scrolls of Resurrection

[:1]As there have been several threads recently regarding the Scroll of Resurrection utility, we have decided to start this Sticky, dedicated purely to people requesting a scroll that enables them to return to the game.

There is a risk that people will inadvertently give out personal details or account details, so let me outline the Only Information that should be exchanged when requesting a Scroll of Resurrection. You should:

  • Specify whether you are on a US or EU server

  • Provide your Character Name

  • Provide your Realm Name

Example:


Quote:




I'm on the EU servers

My character name is Richardrahl

I'm on the Outland Server




There is another method, which includes providing your name and email address, but obviously that leaves people open to spam emails and possibly other security issues.

Please Note: This thread is only for people asking for scrolls, not giving them away. If you post with a list of scrolls to give away, or asking people to contact you for scroll details, your post will be removed, and persistent posts will result in a suspension or a ban. We have had to take these measures after the thread became littered with people advertising their scrolls up for grabs, just to get the free months.

Below is Blizzards's guide to the Scroll of Resurrection facility (US Link):

Invite a friend that has left World of Warcraft to return with a FREE 10-Day Trial of the Burning Crusade. If your friend reactivates their account and pays for a month of gametime, you will receive a month of WoW FREE! You can only invite someone who was once a paid subscriber and last played the game more than 90 days ago.

Facts:
  • You can have up to five invites out at any one time.

  • If a friend does not accept the invite within one month, it expires and that slot frees up for another invite.

  • You receive your free month after your friend has paid for at least a month of game time.

  • A previous subscriber can only receive up to three invites total (from you or other players).



Scroll of Resurrection FAQ

What is the Scroll of Resurrection?

This is a chance to invite your friends who have left World of Warcraft back to the game -- and earn a FREE month of game time in the process! You can send a friend an invitation to try The Burning Crusade for 10 Days FREE, and if that trial leads to your friend re-subscribing for at least one full month, then you'll receive a month FREE as a result. For a similar offer for those of your friends who have never subscribed to World of Warcraft, please see the Recruit-A-Friend FAQ.

How do I send a Scroll of Resurrection invitation to a friend?

Just go to the Scroll of Resurrection Invite Site and follow the instructions on that page. You will need to know your friend's current email address, or the character and realm he or she last played on, in order to send an invitation. We suggest you send the invitation to the email address your friend is most likely to check.

Who can I cast Scroll of Resurrection on?

You can send invitations through this program to someone who previously subscribed to World of Warcraft and whose last time playing the game was more than 90 days ago (this includes any previous time playing The Burning Crusade Trial). Only accounts which were in good standing before their playtime expired are eligible for this invitation. For a similar offer for those of your friends who have never subscribed to World of Warcraft, please see the Recruit-A-Friend FAQ (US Link).

How long is the Scroll of Resurrection good for once I send it out?

Your friend has one month to accept the invitation and try The Burning Crusade; the offer expires if it is not used within that time. Each friend can only be sent an invitation a total of three times in this program (from any combination of current players). After that, the person is no longer an eligible Scroll of Resurrection recipient.

How many invitations can I send out?

You can have up to five invitations out at any one time. Each time an invitation expires or is claimed, that slot opens up, allowing you to send a new invitation.

When do I receive my FREE month of World of Warcraft game time for bringing back a friend?

Your friend must renew his or her subscription and pay for one full month of game time. Once that has occurred, you will automatically be credited with a FREE month.

How many times can a single person try the Scroll of Resurrection?

Once.

Can I track the invitations I send out?

Yes! The Scroll of Resurrection Tracking Page allows you to view the status of all the invitations you've sent (US Link).

How does The Burning Crusade FREE 10-Day Trial work?

Read the The Burning Crusade Trial FAQ for more details (US Link).



If you wish to apply for a Scroll of Resurrection, please add your request to this thread and provide the details as outlined at the top of this post.|||I'd just like to point out that we no longer allow people to advertise their scrolls up for grabs. It just clutters up the thread, and, as pointed out by many users, is not in the spirit of things.

This thread is only for people needing a Scroll of Resurrection, as outlined in the original post. Posts that are not either a scroll request, or conformation of a scroll being sent, will be removed.|||I'm on the US servers

My character name is Kutner

I'm on the Zul'jin Server

Thanks

Edit: Wow, that took less than 5 seconds|||Hello everyone :) , anybody would send me a scroll of ressurection? :)

I'm on the EU server

My character is Edasurc

Realm is Bladefist

email : kobzel(.at.)gmail(.dot.)com

thank a lot!|||Quote:








Hello everyone :) , anybody would send me a scroll of ressurection? :)

I'm on the EU server

My character is Edasurc

Realm is Bladefist

email : kobzel(.at.)gmail(.dot.)com

thank a lot!




Sorry dude, uneligable message here.|||Quote:








I'm on the US servers

My character name is Darfeor

I'm on the Elune server

email: albertbaj@gmail.com

Can you please send me a scroll? Thanks




Sent and welcome back. My home server is Elune so lemme know if you need anything!|||Hi there ~! Can someone send me a scroll of resurrection?

I would really appreciate.

I'm on the EU servers

My character name is Ehmyr and i'm on the Grim Batol server.

@mail : dagrentheorcslayer@gmail.com

Thanks you very much~!

@ankhazam

I love ya,|||Quote:








Hi there ~! Can someone send me a scroll of resurrection?

I would really appreciate.

I'm on the EU servers

My character name is Ehmyr and i'm on the Grim Batol server.

@mail : dagrentheorcslayer@gmail.com

Thanks you very much~!




Have Fun :D|||Any chance of a scroll of resurrection please?

I'm on the US Servers.

Can't remember which server I am on or exact character name.

Email is: fiveaces@gmail.com

Thanks.|||Quote:








Any chance of a scroll of resurrection please?

I'm on the US Servers.

Can't remember which server I am on or exact character name.

Email is: fiveaces@gmail.com

Thanks.




Sent you a scroll, welcome back.