Survey on VG Features - Win $100

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#1  Edited By Daniel_King

Hi everyone,

I'm a psych PhD student from the University of Adelaide, I'm doing a questionnaire on features in video games and I would really welcome your help.

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?s...yF66Mcig_3d_3d

Being a gamer myself, I'm interested in what different people enjoy about the games they play. This is not one of those surveys that attempts to make links between violent games and aggression. There are a few Qs about playing video games excessively because it does affect a very small minority but the focus of this survey is what normal, regular gamers enjoy about the games they play, what they think is important, and what makes them play longer. There are no "trick" questions.

Takes about 10-12 mins. By doing the survey, you'll enter a draw to win $100. That's my (admittedly, limited) way of saying thanks. I do really appreciate this.

FYI this is a completely unfunded project that I am doing in my spare time (using my own money). It is a bit of a pilot study (I think some Qs need some adjusting but data will help in that process) I hope you find it interesting - I will share the results at a later time if you request them.

Sorry if this message breaks forum posting rules - I understand if it needs to be deleted. I mean no disrespect to the mods or the community here on the site.

Please contact me/reply if you have any questions or feedback. More than happy to have a chat about anything gaming-related.

Okay - enough text. Thanks for your help!

Dan.    
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#2  Edited By TheGreatGuero

The guy doesn't really seem to be advertising any site here. I see no harm in this.

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#3  Edited By Daniel_King

Sorry guys - really don't mean to be offensive. I'm just asking for help with my university study. I'm offering a prize as an incentive to do the survey and as a small way of saying thanks. 
 
If it has to be deleted, that's okay, I understand. 
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#4  Edited By Bigandtasty

This is somewhat advertisement (at first I thought it was a referral website) but you seem like a nice guy so I will answer.
 
Too bad the $100 is AUS only.

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#5  Edited By JJOR64
@Daniel_King: Either way, this is considered advertising and it's not allowed here on Giant Bomb.  Please read the forum rules before posting here.  Thank You.  :-)
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#6  Edited By thebeast

Be nice and help this guy out - this isn't commercial advertising - it would certainly be nice if it wasn't a new account, but if he wants some help with his PhD I see no harm in coming to a community of avid gamers and getting an intelligent response.

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#7  Edited By Daniel_King

Last thing - don't think I mentioned that I would post a brief summary of the results for those interested when it's all done. 
 
If you'd like to read the full report when it's done, just send me an email and I'll send it you. thanks!
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#8  Edited By dethfish

I finished the survey. It's not that bad, some of you guys should do it too.

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#9  Edited By JJOR64

Well, now I feel like an asshole.  To be nice, I'm going to bump this.

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#10  Edited By bed

filled out the survey, and all of you should do it in your free time. it's not bad 

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#11  Edited By Origina1Penguin

Done.  Glad to be of service.

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#12  Edited By Bigbombomb

Just finished the servery; Hope I helped. Now where's my $100!! (Just Kidding) 

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#13  Edited By chaser324  Moderator

Good luck on your research. As a fellow grad student, I know how stressful some of this work can be.

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#14  Edited By Daniel_King

Thanks for the positive feedback guys - others have given some good constructive feedback on how to improve some items. Don't think these comments go unnoticed. Your data and feedback helps immensely in improving the survey and identifying limitations, e.g., fixing the wording of some items, constructing new questions, etc. 
 
Last thing - the survey will be up until 20th November.
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#15  Edited By OutOfBounds9000

I have no interest to listen to newcomers. 
 
 
And i hate surveys.
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#16  Edited By Daniel_King


Last thing - survey will be open until 20th of November 2009.

Thanks!