There’s an article at TerraNova written by the newly acquired Mia Consalvo and describing the different way to play FFXI between american and japanese players.

I like how she writes, the article is free of all the usual weight and unpractical references and reasonings typical at TerraNova. It’s an easy and interesting read and I really do not miss the lack of academic attitude in this case.

I also like the polite and cutesy behaviours of the japanese players :) Maybe those are just conventions but I think they ultimately help to have respect and consideration for the other. I wish there was more cultural interchange even on other mmorpgs. Nothing is more enriching than that and we would also have an occasion to teach some positive lessons instead of the usual selfish interest and personal greed.