What is “good play”? What does it mean to “play well”? How do users have to play? Are all playing styles and practices acceptable? How do players build a common activity and common cultural references when
playing? Players discuss all these issues: “good play” is not only a matter of skill or technique, but also a social issue. The “good play” is not fully given by the game: it may differ for each player, and each player can look in the game for different achievements. When the game is online, a “good play” implies to agree with other players on what is needed for experiencing this good play, according to all parties. So, if players develop their experience and sociability in their playing activity, they also do around the game (e.g. in forums devoted to the game).
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