January 16, 2007
Interesting. No, really.
I almost didn't click on the link from Reddit. But then I saw that the article was on Wired.com and changed my mind. And I was surprised, and intrigued. At first by the fact alone that the article is a well thought-through piece that actually reviews that notorious game Super Columbine Massacre RPG!, and second, by the realization that the game isn't quite as horrible as I (and apparently many others) would assume.
While that is said, I do find the idea of making this horrific event into a game a bit distasteful... however, reading the author's careful analysis of the entirety of the game - no detail from creator Danny Ledonne is missed here - made me think of whether or not this game might actually be able to impart a thing or two on the young minds of its players. For instance, the observation that <span class="quote">for all their bombast about being objectified by their tormentors, did
precisely the same thing to their victims. They didn't see them as
individuals: They were just metaphoric targets for their hatred</span>. And my thoughts continued to spin on from there... i have no idea if whoever is playing this game is taking as much notice of the details of this game, nor whether they are considering the motivation behind the details. but at least this isn't quite as inconsiderate and mind-numbingly senseless as i originally thought.
Posted by lara at January 16, 2007 03:16 PM
