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[Sordid]

More importantly, it felt like a console RPG, because that's what it's been designed to rip off. *shrug* If you're into that kind of thing...

[Micro102]

If we have that kinda technology, we won't use it for that. Instead we'll play games created entirely by our imagination. There are only two problems with imagination - you can't get a good grasp on the controls, and you can't get a picture to stay in your memory. If we can output subconscious visuals to a screen, and control subtle brain processes with a gamepad, gaming will largely move away from game design. Everyone will design such a game that fits his own standards. Multiplayer might be an issue though.

Well if you're going to go that route, then why bother with monitors and gamepads at all? Just figure out how to artificially induce lucid dreaming and bam, there you go.

dude, if we could plug in straight to a game with our mines, we could feel pain and go unconsius when killed...or laugh when we flick those dam cats all over the place because they can stop us by being adopted

[umiman]

Hmm... interesting question.

If we have a theoretical game that runs solely on our imagination, we'd basically have a perfect fantasy simulator. I use the term fantasy here to mean dreams, not swords and elves. If we could somehow be connected to the games much like in the matrix, what motivation would we have to not leave them? As a person, you will draw no benefit from leaving a perfect dream as the perfect dream represents everything you want to be without the "real" troubles of life. Sure, it isn't the "real" world, but there's no difference between the "real" world and the virtual world to you as a person. In short, what motivation would people have to not just game forever?

Which begs the question, since we probably won't have robots attending to our fertilization needs, will the human race face extinction with the development of mind-melding gaming technology?

[Ioric Kittencuddler]

Hmm... interesting question.

If we have a theoretical game that runs solely on our imagination, we'd basically have a perfect fantasy simulator. I use the term fantasy here to mean dreams, not swords and elves. If we could somehow be connected to the games much like in the matrix, what motivation would we have to not leave them? As a person, you will draw no benefit from leaving a perfect dream as the perfect dream represents everything you want to be without the "real" troubles of life. Sure, it isn't the "real" world, but there's no difference between the "real" world and the virtual world to you as a person. In short, what motivation would people have to not just game forever?

Which begs the question, since we probably won't have robots attending to our fertilization needs, will the human race face extinction with the development of mind-melding gaming technology?

No, it'll just bring back arcades.

[FoboslC]

No it wont. People are weak. 99% of population will prefer lying in the chairs, living in th world of their dreams, with no needs, no problems, You get it.

[Nilocy]

Until they find that they must be fed something other than fantasy bread and water. And eventually starve an die in the most horrific way ever, WITHOUT EVEN KNOWING IT!

[FoboslC]

Not really. its possible to feed humans, without it wantin.

[Sordid]

But it costs money.

[Sean Mirrsen]

What money? When everyone is playing games to their hearts' content? Well, society would fall apart, and the world would be inhabited by robots - and robots won't need no money.

[Sordid]

Robots also cost money.

[Micro102]

Hmm... interesting question.

If we have a theoretical game that runs solely on our imagination, we'd basically have a perfect fantasy simulator. I use the term fantasy here to mean dreams, not swords and elves. If we could somehow be connected to the games much like in the matrix, what motivation would we have to not leave them? As a person, you will draw no benefit from leaving a perfect dream as the perfect dream represents everything you want to be without the "real" troubles of life. Sure, it isn't the "real" world, but there's no difference between the "real" world and the virtual world to you as a person. In short, what motivation would people have to not just game forever?

Which begs the question, since we probably won't have robots attending to our fertilization needs, will the human race face extinction with the development of mind-melding gaming technology?

i human mind cant simulate more then 1 persons persons personality, as that would require a second brain. plus nothing would be unexpected

[Virex]

i human mind cant simulate more then 1 persons persons personality, as that would require a second brain. plus nothing would be unexpected

Tell that to persons with a split personality. If they've got it badly, they can have several fully fledged personalities running about...

[Sordid]

i human mind cant simulate more then 1 persons persons personality, as that would require a second brain. plus nothing would be unexpected

So I guess your dreams are incredibly boring, since you know in advance what's going to happen, eh?

[Micro102]

sooooo, you dont want to be able to control whats gonna happen in a game made up from your mind? ok

*enter worst fear here, then add pain*


split personality is one at a time. you cant have 2 going at once.

[Ioric Kittencuddler]

Really, it's simple.  They'd just be in arcades, and then they'd be like, 100 dollars for 30 minutes, and you'd spend all your money on it, then get kicked out.  Then go into withdrawal, and people would sue.