Brendan Downey

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DMS 448

Week 14

In week 14 of class, we were assigned to play League of Legends, the iconic online multiplayer game. Having never played League of Legends before, I was fully expecting to get lost in the hectic mayhem that is a league match. However, I picked up the game rather quickly (I think), and was able to engage in combat with other players. Luckily for myself, my experience playing Smite came into play as they are very similar games.

In our Discord discussion this week, I brought up the similarities between Smite and League of Legends, with both games employing the use of classes and characters that fit in within those classes. For example, when I first played Smite, I played with a close friend, who chose to help me using a support character as we played. Within a few weeks, my friend was able to change into a primary role once I adjusted to the game. Without question, I would not have been able to pick up and play the game without his initial help as a supporting character class. This genre of games offers multiple avenues of advancement in the game, where players can each take their own path. Comparing this to a “fighting” game like Call of Duty, players do not level up, nor do they gain better equipment. Rather, they become better players and learn each of the classes.

Our final class discussion was great – and I really appreciated everything that you have done for us this semester. Without a doubt, you have been the most helpful teacher during this pandemic so thanks! I hope you have a happy + healthy summer!